Black Sonic Revolver are an alternative rock band, whose free and easy sound takes you on a voyeuristic, psychedelic, blues and art-rock journey. Not a band to be pigeon-holed, Black Sonic Revolver are like a spontaneous burst of energy, whose infectious songs and electric live performances have quickly gained them a loyal following. With Leon James Kenny on vocals/guitar, Kevin Rochford on guitar/backing vocals, Joel Moulder Riley on bass and Jason Hanley on drums, Black Sonic Revolver are an ever evolving band and their recent 50 minute headline show gig at the Night & Day Café featured  Northside’s front man, Warren Dermody, playing the tambourine along side them.With their debut album out in Spring 2014, Black Sonic Revolver are definitely a band to look at for and their song “Always Knew” is my single of the week.

With its rumbling beats and farfisa organ – guitar infused riffs “Always Knew” pulsates with an impetuous youthful energy that knocks you off your feet, whilst transfixing  you with its wavering psychedelia. Along with its scrapey riffs and pounding, shuffle beats, “Always Knew” is like an excitable Rolling Stones meets The Velvet Underground and The Black Motorcycle Club in a head spinning haze. It’s a brilliant song whose unhinged vocals sound like a more husky Richard Ashcroft after a trippy night out. As a frontman, Kenny ticks all the boxes, exuding a sunshine charisma that engages fervently with his audience, without being a clichéd Manc front-man.  Through it’s collective vocal harmonies of the band, “Always Knew”,  emits an unspoken brotherhood, a sort of collective consciousness that thrives off the relentless energy of the band.  Through its droning sunken riffs,  Doors-esque wayward riffs, and farfisa fog “Always Knew” heads towards an adrenaline fuelled crescendo, that staggers and spins into a climatic, rock n roll heap.

For details of any forthcoming gigs check out their facebook page

http://www.blacksonicrevolver.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/BlackSonicRevolver

Also, you can catch Northside at The Manchester Academy on Saturday 3rd May 2014.  Tickets £15 in advance.