13 March 2010
Photo: Anika
A full-band run out this time for SC, as they gradually emerge from their chrysalis into the hazy light of early spring; as basement clubs in Notting Hill don't feature much in the way of daylight, so perhaps it was a suitable setting. When I saw their recent first live appearance it was unannounced, this time they were listed under an alias that was only made semi-public in the hours before the gig, via twitter to people who presumably already knew. They aren't exactly an epic-scale supergroup so these measures seem a bit extreme, but no harm done.
Their launch strategy has been fairly well calculated, as following the internet teaser campaign starting last year, and now these shows on the QT, they seem to have landed fully-formed and well able to deliver on the promise, with no real hitches evident. And in singer Elizabeth Sankey they have a glamorous focal point with a cool stare, which is always a Good Thing. Although there is a sense of nervousness behind the deadpan facade, the no flim-flam approach suits her well.
The slick dance-pop songs are not exactly revolutionary, but are elegant, catchy and well conceived, and were cleanly delivered and sounded great. If it continues to come together well in the full-sun glare of Texas next week, they may not need to build their own on-line buzz anymore, as others will do it for them.
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