The Dash - 'Broomhouse Road'

With the critical acclaim afforded to Babyshambles’ Shotter’s Nation, it seems the last faintest hope of a Libertines re-union is now almost out of sight, much like Doherty’s crack pipe (ahem). Step forward The Dash with debut single ‘Broomhouse Road.’ Having been performing for the last two years, although mostly contained to London, supporting the likes of Art Brut, Biffy Clyro and indeed Babyshambles themselves along the way, you can’t accuse The Dash of rushing things. The purity of their now infamous live performances transcends perfectly onto disc, smell the sweat, taste the beer, feel the forearm in your back as the raw, energetic, adrenaline-fuelled sound of ‘Broomhouse Road’ comes through your stereo leaving your speakers discoloured with a thick layer of London dirt. Expect big things.

Released 01/10/07 on Weekender.