Diagrams are back with a brand new album, and hit London this week to debut songs from their latest record 'Chromatics'' at The Lexington. With support from the acoustic delights of Spectral Chorus (a band who have surely watched Inside Llewyn Davis, more than once) Diagrams hit the stage with an intense level of excitement and exuberance demonstrating all the qualities from the new album that is a strong contender for album of the month and one that should be there or thereabouts when those legendary 'Top Tens' are created in December.
The songs as vibrant live as they are always interesting to listen to on record had the added impetus of a DIY pyro live! As main man, Sam Genders explained his lust for a Flaming Lips style show in the future, he handed out balloons to everyone in the crowd with the strict instruction NOT to blow them up for another three songs, but there is always one who would. That one happened to be in our party, but thankfully resisted the urge to perform anything too drastic with his balloon before the appointed time. When we did eventually launch them all in to the air, it bought a fun turn to the show backing up the foot tapping, head nodding performance that was unfolding before us.
Don't be surprised to see them hitting the festival scene later in the year, and if you do come across them, make sure you check them out. Front runner for gig of the year already, despite this being my only show of the year so far, it was a night that nobody will forget in a hurry.
Joe @thejoeeley
Other dates:
11th Feb - France, Paris, Le Point Ephemere
12th Feb - France, Lille, La Paniche
13th Feb - Germany, Berlin, Comet Club
14th Feb - Germany, Hamburg, Molotow Club
25th Feb - Manchester, The Ruby Lounge
26th Feb - Bristol, The Lantern
4th Mar - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
5th Mar - Hoxton Bar & Kitchen London