Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip - Night & Day, 25 May 2007

Opening to a relatively small crowd, Live 2 piece Lone Lady quickly make an impact with their quirky and clever music. Sounding much like a stripped down 'Biffy Clyro' with 'Cat Power' on vocals, every song has it's own unique twists and turns. This is a set up which works, as both members are extremely talented; technical drums and guitar make this a pleasure to listen to.

Quartet (plus one superfluous dancing woman) The Real Dolls are a fantastic looking live synth group, dressed all in white and lit by UV. They're a strong band, sounding somewhere between 'Wu Tang Clan' and 'Rage Against The Machine' with tight bass and good work on keys. This is a fantastic live act, that rallies the crowd and really gets them moving. You can't help but watch their neon movements, playing with a swagger that is so rarely seen on the unsigned circuit. One to watch.

Penultimate band, London 3 piece Popular Workshop, hit the stage and really give it their all. Despite weak vocals, this band has some of the best material I've heard in a long time, taking many cues from early 'Placebo', with quirky guitar riffs and interplay with the bass. A band with great songs, sure to go far.

As eleven o' clock nears, headliners Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip take to the stage. They're an odd looking pair; Dan Le Sac has giant sideburns, and is similar in looks to Har Mar Superstar. Front man Scroobius Pip is very tall, with a long bushy beard, a suit with a cap and trainers. It's weird, but it works. This is a fantastic act for so many reasons; Pips lyrics on society put Alex Turner to shame. Spitting the words into the mic at a ferocious pace with Le Sac bouncing around behind, it is clear that this duo put everything they have into this performance. Witty interludes and the bands use of props to help visualize the lyrics create an excellent live show. The set ends with “Karaoke”, seeing Pip reversion 'Faith' by George Michael and 'That boy, that girl' by 'Hadouken!', before a full length reworded version of 'Tipsy' by J Kwon.. This is the act to see this year.