Sound And Motion Magazine: Issue One/ Eastbourne Extreme Special July 2013 | Page 6

Accidents Will Happen

A female fronted rock five-piece from London , Accidents Will Happen are a real force to be reckoned with .
Influenced by bands from Don Broco to Biffy Clyro , Jade and her boys are unmissable live . With a touring history that ’ s seen them share stages with bands like The Smoking Hearts and Hildamay , they pack each and every song with soaring , melodic riffs , rhythmic , clashing drums and bench bass , all topped off with powerful vocals that just scream girl power .

Amaryllis

Jade Spiro is a fantastic front for the band . Boasting feminine grace along with moments of raw and passionate intensity , she stands out as an artist cut from the same cloth as greats like Debbie Harry , Beth Ditto , Brody Dale and Victoria Harrison .
An alt-rock fivesome from London , Amaryllis ’ catchy and energetic sound shines light on a long list of influences , from bands like Madina Lake , You Me At Six and Paramore , to Twin Atlantic and Deaf Havana .
With a sound that ’ s slightly heavier than most alternative acts , the band have a dark but romantic and catchy vibe to them . Emotional and tender but full of strength and vigour , they could be likened to bands like Fightstar and Young Guns , with an undeniably punk edge , cut sharp by elegant but hardy instrumentation with dynamic transitions .
Out to have fun , Amaryllis aren ’ t posers . They ’ re a band whose live performance mirrors them as people , who play live the way a great band should ; without being too serious . Who wants that ?