
Performances kick off with No Lay, who is apparently the best female MC in the grime scene. This is the grime scene that was pronounced dead not so long ago, and I have to say I agree. It was entertaining to a point, but where is the fun in shouting “put your hands up” over and over to a non-responsive crowd.
The DJ then proceeded to generate a definitive party vibe between bands, busting out plenty of Modular style house and electronica. All of which put the crowd in a frame of mind any band would welcome, especially one that practically specializes in sleazed out party tunes.
This evening however, the bumbleez's attempts at sleaze sometimes seem to drift unnecessarily over into the nearly shambolic. With electronic beats pouring out the speakers there seemed little point in a drum kit, but it was used nonetheless. I couldn’t help but think that more use of it would have made their whole sound sit together better. If anything tonight’s performance highlighted the production talents. They certainly have the songs to keep a dance floor going when on record; I just wish this came across more in their live show.




