Taken from Bethan's blog :

I ran on to catch the beginning of the gigging hour, and started with the ragged and raw Graveyard Johnnys at Bedlam, who were throwing their rockabilly energy around to the point of bleeding fingers and disintigrating instruments - an incredible way to start the night. Glasgow's Barn Owl were pretty tame in comparison, but still had a grace and shyness to them that was endearing. I Am Austin, looked young, but have a large bolshy sound for two 'wee' chaps, like one fifths' Kings of Leon crossed with the ghost of Death From Above, a little loose at times but they've got something quite engaging. Friends Electric sounded confident, tight and polished in comparison, and put on a thrilling show at Chicago Rocks. Lord Auch, a London threesome, were The Birthday Party but without the moroseness, just too much energy and happy enthusiasm. Pope Joan had me already hooked on their records, but took a whole set to get even close to the lavish praise this record has gathered them in the press, their post-rock elements were just not loud enough or menacing enough. Next a wasted cab ride to the Deaf Institute and a no-show from Micachu - bad one.

Back to the fray, and Flashguns were really good, lots of odd jerky jumping that got your focus from mainman, guitarist and singer, and a deep howling reverberating tornado of noise going on all around. They look really young too!

Also saw and liked Radio Luxembourg, My Toys Like Me, Karoshi Bros, Baddies, Data Select Party and Lesser Panda.

All in all a good first day.