MMX are an indie band after alternative rock band Francesqa disbanded and regrouped a few years ago. I followed them when they released their first ever singles, Cold World and Follow, and been a huge fan since. I listened to all their songs non-stop. I first saw these guys at Birmingham last June, to support their EPs 'Child' and 'Heir', with only a few people there (like four including me and my friend, these two groupies and the support acts), they were unknown then. But these guys had an overwhelming 2013; they played a few festivals like Reading Festival and T in the Park, and they supported The 1975 last September, and I must say, it's amazing where they are now. Now for their second headline tour, it is great start of the year for them. This is their second time here in Nottingham, and after a lot of build up, they finally have a decent amount of audience they deserve.
Firstly, Jamie Moon, the support act, created a peaceful ambiance with his acoustic set. It was clear he was very shy but great nonetheless. It was nothing special but made us feel hyped for the main act. As for MMX, their opening track 'Mercy' already gave me goosebumps with its blasting synthesizers and huge beat. While their stand out tracks, 'Tremor' and 'Ritual', ranges Ashley Wilkies' vocals in a tremendous way and produced an emotional and chilling atmosphere. As for the new tracks, 'Won't You' and 'Run', differs from their other tracks, going for an indie pop direction and has R&B influences. Nonetheless, it still sounds great and can't wait to hear the studio versions. My only small complain is the track 'Ten' being excluded, but it would've created a different atmosphere as it was chilled all the way through. The closing track 'Only' will always be my favourite song to listen to live; it has such addictive beat and some great improvisation from Wilkie. It was quite a short set but overwhelming overall.
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| Meeting MMX after their set |
I managed to meet these guys after the set and they were awesome, and they definitely deserve more attention. I have a feeling 2014 will be their year, and just hope they will finally release a full-length album.
You can check out their EPs 'Child' and 'Heir' on their SoundCloud page and can buy them on iTunes.
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