Posts Tagged ‘Friendly Fires’

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Their self titled 2008 debut album is full of funky tunes inspired by disco and Brazilian music (whilst occasionally sounding a bit 80s in a good way), as well as floaty daydreamer songs with electro-synth elements; pretty much something for everyone. The crowd were quite a good reflection of this what with [...]

[ May 2, 2009 10:00 pm to May 3, 2009 4:00 am. June 6, 2009 10:00 pm to June 7, 2009 4:00 am. ] The six-hour fun-a-thon is part of their month-long party to celebrate their third year of existence – Brighton is but part of a long chain of cities, with musically-hedonistic parties burning in London, Paris (Social Club), and Bristol (Start the Bus), with guests including Joakim, Optimo, Noob, Alexander Robotnick, Matt Walsh and the Friendly Fires!

I’ve not walked down Audio’s stairs for what seems like ages, and being there again, I can safely say that I’ve missed the place. It did, after all, used to feel like a second home. Stompa Phunk ruled and every weekend was a sure hotspot for quality music with a likeminded crowd. But like all good things, it had to come to an end.

[ May 14, 2009 to May 16, 2009. ] The Great Escape is all about the music and this year’s line-up is certainly impressive. The full list have bands has just been announced. Rather than suggest you trawl through it we’ve selected ten acts worthy of your attention!