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THE NEW BLACKS – BIRMINGHAM O2 ACADEMY 3, 24.07.15

In years to come, when Paul Tandy melodic sing-along gem. That said, at the
and co. are super famous, we’ll look back same time you can feel a progression to
on this day fondly. It’s the debut show for even better things. There’s something spe-
Paul of Octane Ok’s new band, The New cial about Paul Tandy. He knows how to
Blacks. He’s joined by Ethan on bass, write the perfect song – not just once but
Drew on guitar (not to be confused with each and every time, yet every song has
Drew Comley, who was Octane Ok’s its own qualities and uniqueness. First sin-
bassist) and Marcus on drums. We’re feel- gle, ‘Me’, is second in the set and has a
ing very privileged to have been invited to galloping pace when the song kicks in, a
this first show as the band haven’t broad- rousing chorus which you’ll be loving in-
cast it and are keeping things very quiet stantly and ends with an army-like chant
until they’re ready to officially launch. We while ‘I’ll Be There’ has a slightly softer
can safely say that they appear to have from the heart emphasis. The whole seven
everything in place so when they do launch song set leaves a smile on your face as
you’ll be blown away. This debut show is a you realize your fave new band is here.
low key support slot to Chasing Deer, play- Look out for the band – when they tour you
ing a half hour set featuring seven brand need to be there.
new songs. Fans of Octane Ok will be YYYYY
happy to hear that Paul hasn’t strayed too Shari Black Velvet
far from that sound, with every number a Paul Tandy Photo By Shari Black Velvet
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