Dappled Cities are more of a re-discovery; they were just gaining momentum around the time I stopped going out to see live music as much, and my memories of their earlier gigs are vague. But after hearing some tracks from Zounds at their MySpace, I realised that it was time I sat up and started paying attention again.
I love a band who likes to test the limits of the precarious balance between indie rock and electro and manages to blur the line. The inclusion of full time keyboardist Ned Cooke seems to be serving the band well. Their music seems to have more emotional depth, more exploratory arrangements and a lovely electronica-esque undertone and melodic sense.
I saw the band play at the Metro last night. It was really great to see a band, who I used to see supporting bands at venues like the Hoey or the Annandale, headlining a venue like the Metro; not only that, packing it out on a Saturday night. They're a tight and dynamic live act too - just another thumbs up to a band who I am liking more and more each day.
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