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29 March 2013 - Brixton, London

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Cosines - Hey Sailor Boy (7")

Proto Idiot - You're Wrong (album)

Goat - Stonegoat (7")

Kid Congo and the Pink Monkeybirds - Haunted Head (album)

The Fuzz - Air 7"

Mikal Cronin - MC II (album)

Mark Mulcahy - Dear Mark Mulcahy, I Love You(album)

Veronica Falls - Waiting For Something To Happen 7"

Various Artists - Polly Wally: Gritty, Buttshakin' Rhythm 'n Soul (album)

The Epstein - Murmurations (album)

Lightning Bolt - Oblivion Hunter

Robyn Hitchcock - There Goes The Ice (2x 12")

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Demo Review

Leaf Library
Many Small Hands

Article written by Ged M - Jun 11, 2006

You might know the name of Matt Ashton (guitar, vocals) from Saloon. Together with Kate Gibson (keyboards, vocals) he�s formed Leaf Library and begins touring in June 2006. On first hearing this demo, you notice some Saloonish features, particularly the insistent guitar and keyboard rhythms of �Many Small Hands�. The big difference is that where Saloon had an aloof elegance, Leaf Library sound warmer and more organic, especially when the trombone and trumpet crop up. �No Memories, No Plans� is cool and atmospheric, with Matt picking out a nagging guitar riff while Kate sings ethereally. The last two tracks are more experimental, including the authentic tape hiss of a four-track recording, with �Tomorrow Will Be OK� winning over this listener with its seductive piano tones. This is a neat quartet of songs, reminiscent enough of the precision grooves of Saloon but quickly engaging your attention before taking off in new directions. We�ll definitely keep watching their space.

Links:
http://www.myspace.com/theleaflibrary