London Girl
The Invisible rock. Here be my review for the Independent a few weeks ago.
The Invisible: The Invisible
Accidental
FOUR STARS
Being described as ‘the UK TV On The Radio’ could be a heavy load to bear, however The Invisible carry it off assured ease. Maybe it’s because of the trio’s illustrious background: drummer Leo was head hunted by Hot Chip for their last tour, and bassist Tom also stars in punk-jazz experimentalists Polar Bear. Indeed The Invisible’s eponymous debut LP has been delayed by these various commitments, but it’s more than worth the wait as producer Matthew Herbert (behind Micachu’s LP recently signed by Rough Trade) has helped shape The Invisible’s subtle, introspective electronic rock that takes in LCD Soundsystem-esque guitar funk, Bloc Party-style danceable song structures, philosophical subject matter (god, optimism, sin) as well as girls, love, and forgiveness, with an air of lovable Hot Chip’s lovable geek charm. Who knows without the delays, maybe TV On The Radio would have been dubbed ‘the Canadian version of The Invisibles.’
The smart trio is making the single, OK, which is currently single of the week on iTUNES, available for free here
