It's not many bands that can say they made a name for themselves by performing impromptu mini gigs in university lectures or shopping centres, but it's certainly worked a treat for this jovial indie pop Geordie quartet.
Describing their music as 'something that has no concept of stealth', they seem to have hit the proverbial nail right on the head. Blasting you like a quick flame of indefatigable energy, the sound these boys produce along with the speed at which they've risen to success is ironically resonant of their galactic name.
However, some hefty championing from Radio 1 heavyweights such as Zane Lowe and Huw Stephens never did anyone any harm and as a result their debut single, 'One Night in October' impressively charted at number 3 in the UK Indie sales charts. Their songs are the epitome of catchy, with short verses and repetitive choruses teamed with snippy guitar riffs and recurrent flutters of percussion. Once the lyrics are going round your head you have one hell of a time getting them out and this will most certainly aid them on their path to success; after all, nobody remembers bands who sing forgettable songs.
Despite being hotly tipped for 2010 by all the important people and touted as a band not to miss live, Little Comets have certainly not forgotten their roots. Only a couple of months ago before they embarked on a nationwide tour, security guards were thrown into a frenzy as the band decided to rock out in the middle of Marks and Spencer in Newcastle city centre. Whether you think it ludicrous or impressive, you have to admire a band that continue to put in efforts such as these even after being signed to a major record label. With their debut EP on Columbia Records, 'Adultery' garnering honorable reviews upon it's recent release, it's safe to say that you'll need to check them out at your local Boots store sharpish; because it won't be long until they move on to much bigger and better venues.
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