On the table

Kings Quest are one of those Ottawa bands I've heard tell of, but have yet to see live. They had a show last night with London's Say Domino, so I figured it might be a good time to go check them out (and also finish that Lawrence Block novel I started reading at the Boyhood show). The turnout was low - I believe you can blame a certain playoff game for that - but the bands put on a good effort.

I've sen Kings Quest described as both dancerock and shoegaze ... I thought they had a more indie jangly sound myself; maybe they've changed their tune over the years.


Kings Quest at Pressed, May 24, 2013

They have a lot of harmony vocals, but I think they were having a bit of trouble hearing one another and were a little off.


Kings Quest at Pressed, May 24, 2013

I really enjoyed Say Domino's set. They have an interesting offbeat sound that made me think a little bit of cult fave Sleepers, but like a lot of that London-area art rock scene the don't really invite comparisons.
 

Say Domino at Pressed, May 24, 2013

Their live show is quite intense. 


Say Domino at Pressed, May 24, 2013

Not a bad way to spend an evening.