Heard Here First: Look See Proof

Hurrah for MySpace! In today’s world bands are famous almost before they’ve even left their mother’s womb. Pre-teen sensations Tiny Masters of Today recently took over the cover of Artrocker, while numerous other hip young things are all vying for position in this new rock ‘n’ roll hotbed. So step forward Look See Proof, a band that follow up the current indie disco influx headed by current favourites The Maccabees and The Dykeenies.

Only forming in January the bands first rehearsal together spawned what has now become their debut single ‘Tell Me Tell Me Tell Me’. LSP have had a whirlwind year. After playing local venues for a few months they were quickly snapped up by London’s trendy indie label Tigertrap. Who promptly put out the first song they’d ever written as their debut on a beautiful limited edition white vinyl. This was just as quickly picked up by DJ and legend Steve Lamacq, who promptly invited them to do a session at Maida Vale for him. Guitarist Jason Slender cannot contain a wide grin as he recounts his year, “I’ve had a single out, and I’ve played in Maida Vale!” They’ve also supported the likes of The Fratellis and The Rifles, and played Manchester’s prestigious In The City conference.

The band comprises of two brothers, Dave (21) and Lee Sells (17) who play bass and guitar respectively and share the sing along Futurehead-style vocals. Both have massive personalities, Dave chatting away to audiences in between songs, while Lee literally cannot be contained by the parameters of the stage, bouncing off of amps and the drum kit, or appropriating amps to perch on like a beautiful Johnny Borrell action figure. A recent gig in their hometown led to Lee launching himself off stage. Describing it as “the best gig we’ve ever done” Dave explained how the excitement got to Lee. “I just saw him throw his mic stand to one side and go careering into the crowd.” That sell-out show ended with two of the band members’ crowd surfing, and a stage invasion by their hoards of followers.