IRENE/MON FIO/STARS OF AVIATION

Event information

HDIF Presents X
Thursday May 11th
Irene/Mon Fio/Stars Of Aviation/Shimura Curves
The Windmill, Blenheim Gardens, Brixton
£5, 7.30pm doors.

Irene
What do they put in the water in Sweden? Gothenburg’s eight strong Irene are the HDIF ethos made flesh – a handclapping, hip-shaking, trumpet-bolstered blend of indie pop, northern soul, girl groups, the American west coast sound and crooner pop. To say we’re excited to be hosting their debut UK performance is a severe understatement.
http://www.myspace.com/ireneswe

Mon Fio
More joyous indie pop from London’s Mon Fio, who describe their style as “New old-fashioned pop music: ramshackle romanticism, lyrical pessimism and melodic optimism, featuring vibraphone and the occasional sax solo.” How can we resist?
http://www.myspace.com/monfio

Stars Of Aviation
Citing their influences as “English and French folk music and pop music of the 60s”, the nine piece – eat their dust Irene! – Stars Of Aviation gently trace a line between the Ladybug Transistor and The Lucksmiths. They also feature a bassoon player and someone on violin and gongs – more gongs and bassoons in pop, say we!
http://www.myspace.com/starsofaviation

Shimura Curves
Rounding off a gloriously talent-stuffed bill are Shimura Curves, four girls from London who play pristine electro pop in the vein of Stereolab and St Etienne. We’ve been trying to book them for months now, so we’re especially pleased they’ve agreed to open the night. Get there early and swoon along!
http://www.myspace.com/shimuracurves

More info at http://www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk