Social Room: Independent, Sunderland
SUNDERLAND certainly has something new and exciting to shout about after indie rock band Social Room successfully released their new single, Be Forever Mine last weekend.
The six-piece are fronted by vocalist Matty Smith and consisting of Alex Gunn (bassist), Adam Potts (guitar), Simon Bewick (guitar) and Chris Leonard (keys), with injured drummer, Sticks, being ably replaced by Tim Harker.
Support came from Teesside band Plastic, with the club filling nicely by the time Social Room took centre stage, and what a performance they gave with debut single SR7 as well received as the latest release.
Not only did first and last go down well but others, One More Round, Great Escape and a very rousing rendition of Underworld’s Born Slippy added to what can only be described as an exhilarating and thunderous set from Wearside’s promising sextet.
As the set progressed, the vocal support increased, peaking with football-esque chants of Social Room, helping to increase the band's tempo.
Looking towards an exciting new year this indie outfit is certainly one to watch, with Be Forever Mine putting the band onto a new level and ensuring there is plenty to offer from live performances in future.
Peter Mann
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