Saturday 24/03/07 Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Pull Tiger Tail, The Dykeenies @ The Academy, Newcastle

A glimpse into the future stars of the British music scene was on offer at Newcastle Academy tonight. As the truckload of talent and wonderment on show are surely destined for bigger and brighter things. All three acts are armed with the charisma, spark and most importantly the scandalously addictive songs needed to make a severe dent in this year’s scene.

First up, The Dykeenies, a fivesome from Glasgow, play jilting ‘new-wave’ indie littered with high-impact choruses, while their sound threatens to transform in a beat. Upcoming single ‘New Ideas’ is a perfect example of their versatility and talent, as a killers-esque verse is thankfully wiped out by a stingingly bright and brassy chorus that had the crowd well and truly warmed up. The added depth and layers to their songs is The Dykeenies’ greatest appeal, with the end of ‘New Ideas’ spiralling into a whole new section coated with hooks and mesmeric charm. Songs ‘Pick You Up’ and ‘Dark Time’ confirm the band have a collection primed and ready for the imminent assault on the mainstream.

Enter three-piece, Pull Tiger Tail, a band that will deservingly rock the airwaves in months to come, while ripping up indie-clubs with chronically catches tunes ‘This Is Lightning’ and ‘Animator’. Bassist Jack provides the sheer energy and entertainment by bouncing around like a child who’s just consumed its bodyweight of sugary sweets, while in stark contrast lead singer and guitarist Marcus Ardere stands firmly routed to the spot using his staccato riffs and forceful vocals to shake all that’s around him - leaving the room in awe and admiration at a band destined to headline such venues in the near future.

With the brilliance on offer prior to Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly’s entrance it would be excused if Mr Duckworth felt a little upstaged. But when a lengthened version of ‘The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager (Part Two)' filled the room with such presence and magic it was soon evident he had the audience effortlessly in his hand, ready to treat them to a talent-filled education of a performance. The Southend starlet is still only 20 years-old but performs and writes like a man who has lived life and gained knowledge from every experience and encounter. Songs about poverty and racism come straight from the burning fire in his belly as the insightfulness and passion smacks you right in the face as you stare at a potential anarchist so subtle and calm in appearance, yet armed with more beliefs and opinions than any mohawk-modelling punk.