Los Campesinos! are a seven piece indie pop band from Cardiff, Wales. Their style is distinct with glockenspiel and violins amongst their vast array of instruments. There seems to be a real buzz around this band, their songs have infectious beats accompanied by clever lyrics which entwine themselves over as the various instruments blend seamlessly. Incidentally the band try to use every instrument that they can get their hands on, and if it makes a noise then they will use it. The audience needed no encouragement to dance with rapturous abandon, and the band kept the crowd fully engaged. Track We Throw Parties, You Throw Knives has the sweat-ridden audience jumping and dancing around, and Death To Los Campesinos! carries on this chaotic moving. This track shows off the overwhelming sweet and super charged bewitching inter band charisma that the Campesino’s posses. The bands mix of electronic and basic instrumental sounds combined with lyrics taken from real life scenarios, and equal parts of boy and girl participation it’s perfect for dancing. This was one of Los Campesinos! first shows since vocalist Alexis departure, however the vocals of Gareth and Kim were intense combining wonderfully together. Catchy track You! Me! Dancing! was the show stealer and everyone in the small venue was going wild. After the last song Sweet Dreams, Sweet Cheeks Los Campesinos! exit the stage leaving behind them a satisfied feeling that they are most definitely on top.

By Sophie Stratford