En route to my first experience of ‘Indie ’gig, I thought the atmosphere would conform to those connotations many just assume ‘indie’ music is laced with. I was expecting a dimly lit room, people sprawled over bean bags casually discussing the latest Greenpeace developments, a few joints passed around, Noel and Liam Gallagher type haircuts and the vast majority of footwear devoted to Converse.
I had only recently heard of ‘B.B.Club’ as my boyfriend is a whore for the Indie music world and would stick his iPod on repeat. As a result, my musical tastes matured, thus ensuring Bombay Bicycle Club would be the first indie band to qualify onto my playlist.
However, as a naïve, predominantly mainstream music lover, I seriously underestimated the electric buzz and popularity this London-born band generated. Bombay Bicycle Club should be celebrated for their exhilarating and uplifting catalogue of songs, which were difficult to hear at times over the roar of applause and the thunder of clapping hands.
Kicking off the set with the latest hit ‘Shuffle’, the four piece band executed absolute clarity and passion through their lyrics; wed in faultless harmony with the layered composition of echoing vocals and the growl of the guitar in the rhythmic undercurrent.
The set was jaunty and fast; commanding hoards of fans to crush each other in the rancorous battle to reach the front of the stage. I realised mosh pits, shoving and litres of spilt beer were all accessories in the general experience at a rock-indie gig.
The highlights stem from their most recognised and famous tracks; ‘Evening Morning’ and ‘Always Like This’. The pregnant pause which captivated the audience- all poised to hear exactly which song was coming next, was surreal. To feel the shudders of excitement and delicious anticipation rippling through the assembly of fans; as the first handful of notes and piano chords bounced off the walls of the arena- mere seconds before the recognition sunk in and the fanatics united in screams of enthusiasm and admiration. 
Jack Steadman, the lead vocalist and unofficial front man, relished his multitude of adorers, gracing them with his animated yet profoundly refreshing live show.
‘Bombay Bicycle Club’ personifies raw rock music talent entwined with that delicate and soulful aura indie music emanates. Or in blunt terms; this was such a cool gig.
Emma Boyle
