Everything Everything

Everything Everything at the Other Rooms
Rob Sellars

The Other Rooms has developed a knack in recent times of showcasing new bands that go on to discover the dizzy heights of success, and Everything Everything will be hoping the trend continues. With three major release singles under their belt, and this, their second headline tour, in full swing, things are starting to look promising for the band, half of whom hail from Newcastle and for who this constitutes something of a homecoming, after a hectic opening to their tour. Meeting the band before the gig, tired but excited after a performance in Aberdeen the night before, local boys Jonathan (vocals) and Mike (drums) speak of their love for R Kelly, Geordie girls and TV on the Radio amongst other things, and their music too seems to incorporate such an amalgamation of tastes. Taking the harmonies of The Futureheads and the falsettos of Wild Beasts, Everything Everything apply the synths of the aforementioned TVOTR and produce a unique and refreshing sound. The band attract a decent crowd considering their still unsigned status, and play an hour long set that ranges from the epic to pop in a way that brings Flaming Lips to mind and highlights their expansive musical range. New single ‘My Keys, Your Boyfriend’ draws an excited response, and delivers in fine form, while ‘NASA Is On Your Side’ cuts between ethereal and pop in teasing blasts, suggesting that a debut album will feature enough to please anyone’s fancies. The band look at home on the stage, happy playing to a local crowd who are keen to express their affection, and if they carry on as they are, that affection may start coming from a much bigger audience.