TLC kicked off this week in style: a night of eclectic buzz bands at the Lower East Side's Cake Shop. We were able to catch the two biggest names on the bill, Apse (left) and Lissy Trullie and The Fibs.
Apse released their debut LP, Spirit, in 2006 without garnering too much attention. These experimental indie rockers never gave up on the album and it was re-released this year to attention and acclaim. They created quite a stir at the recent All Tomorrow's Parties festival and played a formidable set on Monday night. Their sound is very aural, atmospheric and inventive but definitely an acquired taste.
Lissy Trullie (left) and her band, The Fibs, brought out a crowd of tipsy fashionistas who seemed to be more concerned with being seen than seeing the show, which is a shame because Lissy definitely deserved a good listen. Her honest, straightforward and totally catchy garage pop songs are bound to be the next big thing on the indie circuit. She's got great style and a refreshing voice, devoid of preening affectations.
