A simple question, a difficult answer...

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

Your favourite British band making music today...who are they?

Let's not include bands who no longer function (sorry New Order lovers), solo artists, duos (but trios and above are OK) or boybands/girlbands who 'only' sing and dance. I'm being deliberately rockist in this respect as I'm curious as to how much people here go for the traditional band dynamic. I can think of only about 5 or 6 active acts from the UK I like and listen to and I'm not sure I really love any of them. I still think it matters!

My answer: Hot Chip. I don't think they're very good live (altho some do) but I like their ideas generally and I suppose I can relate to them as people pretty well which is often a plus for reasons that should be obvious ('that could be me without massive lifestyle change' etc.). Something is definitely missing from their 'sound' that would make it truly awesome but 'My Piano' is ace.

Comments

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

I think there are a few fans here of what I (sniffily) term "lyrics indie". The post-B&S diaspora snags a few more.

My favourite track by a British band this year is McFly's "TRansylvania" - do they count? This sounds lamely "popist" but it's the first song by them I've really enjoyed.

The last British Band album I really loved was the first Clientele one, I think, back in 2000 (?) but there are probably others ib between. When I listen to old music it's very often British bands though. Hmmm.

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

McFly definitely count. I'm still not sure I've heard 'Transylvania' tho.

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

You should! It's brilliant: http://youtube.com/watch?v=WTbYuiewQ_k