Celebrating the launch of their debut single ‘Phonographic Love’, funky indie-pop trio Cha Cha headlined the Friday slot at 93 Feet East on Brick Lane. The assured Lyrebirds gave solid support; with some bold guitar work, and excellent lead vocals. They sounded a bit like early Echo and the Bunnymen and look a good prospect.
There was an upbeat party vibe to Cha Cha’s set. A performance of un-cynical indie pop numbers, showcasing the single ‘Phonographic Love’. They were well received by a crowd more familiar with feedback and shoe gazing. A bright and polished set with a retro-disco feel followed. Typified by ‘Sit You Down’ and perhaps the highlight, a new track being piloted called (I think) ‘Associate’ which had some great lead guitar work. The summer ska number ‘Windows’ also went down well, and the set ended on a high with the extended dancey number ‘Juicy Luicy’.
There is a refreshing positivity to Cha Cha’s music, which follows a sort of 80’s pop formula with a funky twist. Imagine a British version of The Rapture after eating too much sugar. Lyrically, a couple of the tracks performed were a little lightweight, and threatened to go all New Young Radicals. But with a tight feelgood disco groove, Cha Cha just stay on outskirts of cheese town – great sunny day music.
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MarcusErridge originally from Southampton, lives in South London and works for a University supporting human rights students and academics. His all-time favourite band is Pavement. He’s a Libra, enjoys Pina Colada’s and getting caught in the rain!
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