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EWAN KOTZ relishes a veteran Glasgow band that have lost none of their verve for live performance
Stephen EvEns
The Lexington, London
WONKY indie tunes with a quirky post-punk Britpop edge, Stephen EvEns brings a whole host of sounds to the stage as he launches his third album — Here Come The Lights — live at London’s Lexington.
Set opener Jon Snow, from the previous album, gets a groove going as the Bowie-like track sees odd keys and confessional commentary combine. Next up is Dustbin Man, which outlines and celebrates what a wonderful job public servants do, and the fact that they should be paid so much more.
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