The Small Screen Light Show

Band Members
Mattie Vant - Vocals, Guitar
Becca Young
Tom Armstrong

TSSLS.co.uk
Myspace.com/TheSmallScreenLightShow

Tracklisting
1. Collide
2. Home Alone
3. I Am The Future


If these three tracks from The Small Screen Light Show are described simply as 'demos,' on their Press Release, then I would love to hear what a fully completed, professional album would sound like because these demos are simply brilliant.

North East Indie trio, TSSLS first grabbed the music industry's attention after appearing on BBC Newcastle and Steve Lamacqs' Radio 1 'Unsigned Band Of The Week.' More success followed as the band made BBC and ITV regional news after they performed at 2008's 3volution Festival.

Next came the writing and rehearsals process where the band worked hard to produce some cracking material and they began gigging around the country, supporting the likes of The Young Knives, The Rumble Strips and Dananananaykroyd.

Now TSSLS are showcasing three 'demo' tracks that are produced by former yourcodenameis:milo man Justin Lockey. The three tracks boast an enormous amount of energy and life experience from a band who's average age, is just 18. (That even makes me feel old!) First track 'Collide,' is a belter of a track, full of lyrical bitterness and a poppy chorus to raise the spirits, but it's second track 'Home Alone,' that really stands out. A little heavier than the others, Mattie Vant's vocals have a flash of anger and hate about a tale of a cheating lover. It's a much darker track, portraying the true emotions felt by many a teenager. 'I Am The Future,' is a much more uplifting track with noisy riffs and melodies, with an uplifting chorus to match. Becca's vocals which are much more noticable on tracks 1 and 3, give the band their edge over other Indie bands, fronted mainly by males.

TSSLS have used their youthfulness and creativity to make three absolutely spectacular demo tracks and they need to get working on an EP/Album as soon as possible as they are sure to be big contenders on the Indie scene.


Review by Cherry Pullinger


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