I have two vices in world - indie music and Game of Thrones. When I heard that 'Native' Whitley Bay group Lisbon had combined both of these things in their latest track 'Khaleesi', my inner hipster was ready to be utterly sated. (and for those of you who aren't fully caught up with the series, don't worry - this review is 100% spoiler free!)
The track opens with a crescendo of cheeky synth, teasing you with catchy riffs before hitting you with bold bass lines, ebullient drums and booming vocals. The song's witty lyrics give it a quirky edge, providing the song with plenty of character and attitude. Although they're far from the brilliant words of George RR Martin, the lads have done a good job of paying homage to such an epic series. The song is the heightened by the funky bass lines and intricate guitar riffs, creating an uber-indie sound, that'll undoubtedly get crowds moving.
However, the one thing about Lisbon that hinders their credibility as a 'proper' band, is that all their songs sound the same. That being said, this doesn't stop their individual tracks from being really catchy. They're peppy dance tracks from the boys next door. The bold bass lines will please the 18-25 market, whilst the clean lyrics will keep the band in the good books of parent's across the country.
Instead of fifty millions songs about "Being born in the Bay" thrown in bait of teenage angst into the mix and spice your set a little. If they just rant a bit about a nasty break up and invest in a thesaurus, Lisbon could easily obtain a grittier edge that'll prevent their music from becoming too repetitive.