Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle – and so she thinks https://andsoshethinks.co.uk CREATE:COMMUNICATE:CONNECT Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:46:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-FAVICON-90x90-1-32x32.png Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle – and so she thinks https://andsoshethinks.co.uk 32 32 Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle – Higher https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/polly-mackey-the-pleasure-principle-higher/ https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/polly-mackey-the-pleasure-principle-higher/#respond Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:46:06 +0000 http://itsallhappeningmusic.blog.com/?p=149 Playground Records
Nov 8th 2010

Francesca Baker

Some alliteration, a name ended in y, and a reference to the simple things in life – all sounds very sweet doesn’t it. From the first beat of Higher such saccharin delusions are stamped upon, as this cut-throat single stylishly cascades on, with far more depth and grittiness than that Florence could ever hope to capture. The initial heart pulsing drum beat is swept with lush guitar and soaring vocals into a full adrenalin rush of a chorus.  As well as a dramatic dance tune, ‘Higher’ manages to also be stripped back and agonizely anthemic in parts. All in all, a more than pleasurable experience.

]]> https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/polly-mackey-the-pleasure-principle-higher/feed/ 0 Ip Dip Who? https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/ip-dip-who/ https://andsoshethinks.co.uk/ip-dip-who/#respond Sun, 09 May 2010 20:16:07 +0000 http://itsallhappeningmusic.blog.com/?p=286 With a line up denser than Abi Titmuss, coupled with the unfortunate limitations of physics and philosophy rendering us stuck in one place at one time, even Lester Bangs would have found it hard to decide which band to head to. Why not make your pick based solely on the curious creativity of the band name? Try these for starters…
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool
Thursday 01.00 @ Jam
Not only is the band name great, but the ‘maverick renegades’ (as they call themselves) who make up the band are also eclectically named, Andelé Peligroso Pericosima, Fernando P.I. and Affa Da. Taking inspiration from Pet Shop Boys, Yazoo, Beastie Boys and the like, this Camden based trio are a little crazy, a little colourful, a little eccentric, a lot danceable.
Fitness Club Fiasco
Thursday 19.45 @ Above Audio
They don’t sing about forgetting your towel, dropping weights on your toes, getting your shoe lace stuck in the treadmill, or your legs collapsing a la Bridget Jones. Describing themselves as a four-piece synth pop jungle-gym, they do create the slightly unhinged dance wizadry that demands clapping hands.
Polly Mackey & The Pleasure Principle
Friday 19.45 @ Freebutt
If the principle purpose of your weekend is to pack if full of pleasure, and pleasure to you is brilliantly crafted indie delivered with a huge dollop of edgy Chrissie Hynde, PJ Harvey esque attitude, check out the 17 year old Polly Mackey and her band. Having ignited rave review at this year’s SXSW, Brighton looks in for a treat.

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