The Maccabees

Overview

For the uninitiated, The Maccabees are currently considered by those in the know (including the international music bible NME) to be the latest darlings of the British rock scene. Having first made a somewhat quiet entrance in to the fickle world of the London music industry, they now find themselves at the top echelon of English guitar music. An uncanny ability to combine pop mentality with interesting and diversely themed tunes has seen their audience rapidly grow since the release of their first LP, Colour It In, in 2007.

January saw the release of their third album, Given to the Wild, awarded the Triple J album of the week slot after it debuted at number five in the British charts. After two sell out shows at Brixton Academy, they have arrived on our fair shores to perform at the Groovin’ the Moo festivals. Fortunately for us city dwellers, a slew of sideshows have also been added. They take centre stage at the Hifi to showcase what will surely be a memorable set.

Dust off your Chelsea boots, slip into a pair of drainpipe trousers and make sure you catch them in an intimate venue so you can brag to your friends in years to come, that you saw them back in their ‘early days’.