24/02/10: GENERAL FIASCO- Ever So Shy

In today's music industry, you have to work hard to get your name above the others, especially when you consider that indie music in particular has some very strong competition. So allow us to introduce General Fiasco, a band from Northern Ireland, who after many demo's seem to have now found a song to introduce themselves to the world.

'Ever So Shy' is a pretty stereotypical indie track, with a stereotypical meaning- boy likes girl, boy points out qualities in girl and so on. However, although it's nothing new, the song is attractive to the ears due to its sing-along nature. Many indie songs plough the airwaves and are instantly criticised as being depressive, but the guitar riffs in this tune prevent that thought from crossing your mind. The vocals of this track come courtesy of lead singer Owen Strathern, whom at the beginning of the song sounds a lot like Placebo's Brian Molko before exploding into a new range that makes the band challenge the likes of The Kooks and Razorlight. Sure, they might not be as good, but this song really sets new heights for the band.

After forming three years ago, General Fiasco have been hanging around behind the scenes with little chart success. However, 'Ever So Shy' has all the makings for General Fiasco to have their name circulated, and if this is to occur, then the band deserve all the success they may get. Their debut album, 'Buildings', is out later next month.