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.

Cha Cha @ 93 Feet East, London, 5.5 out of 10 based on 6 ratings

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