Artist: Icarus Youth

5 acts in one night is interesting. 5 great acts in one night is brilliant. The Hope was filled to the brim in store for an evening that spanned several genres and performances, whilst remaining universally entertaining. The evening began with parody rapper MC Cashback and his culinary arsenal of musical dishes. Tracks ranged from simple sandwiches and jerky chicken to lasagne and lamb tagine. The comedic set was held together by Cashback's chirpy persona and overwhelming sense of fun, even launching a naan bread into the audience mid track. Sure there something quite karaoke about choosing songs [...]

• MC Cashback - Pizza Delivery Song
• Time for T. - Vegetable

We've said it before and we'll say it again, but acts that cross and fuse genres always grab our attention. As you may have guessed where this is going, Icarus Youth do just that. Another thing that appeals to us is promoting local bands, again, Icarus Youth hail from Brighton, much like us. It would seem quite likely, even natural, that their 'indie Rock 'n' Rhyme' fusion would find itself on HMCMB at some point or another. We only wish it was sooner. The music then, dark and quirky. An ominous amalgam of considered lyricism, sharp guitar and [...]

• Icarus Youth - We Are Made
• Icarus Youth - Why