The Noisettes and The Maccabees @ Knitting Factory

I got to the Knitting Factory last night [June 6th] for The Maccabees' last three songs. They were cute. Had that boyish, British charm going for them. Too bad I didn't see the rest of their set.

Next up were The Noisettes. As far as rock bands go, I don't think The Noisettes could be any more different from the band I saw on Tuesday night, Interpol. Shingai Shoniwa, lead singer & bass and guitar player, was amazing to watch. She just flailed around on stage, made great eye contact with the audience, and her voice! The range on her voice and the way she uses it is just phenomenal.



I'd say the first half of The Noisettes' set was much better than the second half though. I was so into it during the first 4 or 5 songs, but after that, it got a little monotonous and it just seemed like the band lost a lot of energy.

I tell you what though, when British bands play in New York, the Brits come out in droves. They are such an enthusiastic crowd too, a nice change from the cooler-than-thou hipsters.

The Maccabees and The Noisettes are currently supporting Bloc Party on their US tour. They play Asbury Park Convention Hall tonight. You can also catch The Noisettes when they play the Siren Music Festival in Coney Island on July 21st.

DOWNLOAD: The Noisettes - "Scratch Your Name" (MP3)