Shoreditch Music Festival

On Sunday I went to the 1234 Shoreditch Music Festival. It wasn't far from where I'm staying in Clerkenwell, Islington.

It was an interesting experience to say the least. I went with fellow Pitt student Rich. It was rainy and chilly, not surprisingly. No wonder the Brits are such cynics.

The bands were not amazing, for the most part, but I really enjoyed The Warlocks and Polly Scattergood. Especially Polly, because I approved of the large, ostentacious pink feather attachment she wore to her shiny shirt.

The Rakes were headlining, but they were terrible. Although I liked the theme of their first song, 'I'm exceptional at being sexual,' I found the lyrics to be a little too brash and their musicality did not make up for it.

But the highlight of the festival, apart from the tent rave in the Electronica booth, was Patrick Wolf. First of all, he wore a zebra-striped tight deep-cut v-neck pantsuit with gold paint a la David Bowie. I approved. But he is a very talented singer and his songs range from pop to folk influence. Plus, he plays viola and played in duet with an electric violinist. I highly suggest checking his work out - he's got an impressive discography for being only 26. My favorite song was 'Accident & Emergency.'

Peace.