Without any prior knowledge of Icelandic sextuplet Jakobinarina, one would be forgiven for assuming they were some sort of experimental electro nu rave outfit; something the record labels have latched onto and have been forcing down our throats since 2005. Not so. Instead, I was treated to a nostalgic trip back into my teenagehood when for several years I only listened to aggressive ‘so-cal punk’ and dressed like a lesbian skateboarder. It seems Northern Europe has decided not to ditch this once vibrant and popular scene in favour of other forms of new-folk or computerized indie as de rigeur in the UK. The songs were fast, adequately aggressive and edged with fast riffs and throbbing drums. Unsurprising considering the band were formed from the ashes of former straight ahead punk band, Lufthansa.

With an average age of 17, these young upstarts look slightly reticent on stage this is not helped by the fact that Koko failed to draw a big crowd until past midnight for headliners Electric Soft Parade. This is shame as it is essentially one of the only weekly band nights that consistently delivers big names and new music. Lead singer, Gunnar Bergmann shows promise, delivering his shouty lyrics with conviction and confidence. While competent with their instruments the remaining band members could use a red bull or two. Although the punk undertones are instantly recognizable, it is difficult to pigeon hole Jakobinarina as the next Millencolin. Keyboards and samples flit in and out of the set but rather than dominate, they enhance the power of the guitars and aggressive vocals. Collaborations with Klaxons and Simian Mobile Disco also serve to make Jakobinarina a confusing yet exciting group. To hazard a guess at what the future might hold for Jakobinarina; perhaps a downsize and another solid year of gigging to reach a place of confidence and influence, capable of bringing this once thriving rock/punk genre back to the fore. In Iceland and much further beyond.