Give It A Name

So, I went off to GIAN in sheffield last weekend, and had a lot of fun. Went with my girlfriend Claire and her mate Lauren. Stayed at a friend of theirs (who happened to be my ex's es!) Ged (cheers dude)

The shows were awesome, the security was aweful so we got a free upgrade to standing and walked away with 18 tickets... but on to the bands

DAY 1

State Radio - very political punk not amazing but cool combination between Bedouin Soundclash and Anti-Flag

Envy On The Coast - absolutely awesome even if most of them wern't wearing shoes! Reminded me of Saosin and Circa Survive - highly recomended

YouMeAtSix - Irritating samey pop-punk, I've heard 1000s of times before. They want to by the new blink 182 but the have no sense of humour.

Strike Anywhere - A band I've always liked, but the singer is just too weak, both on record and live his shouty style is just weak, and preaching is boring. I still like the albums and I recomend them if you like Anti-Flag and Rise Against (but their not as good)

Anti-Flag - seen it all before, they really need to change the record (and being hypocritical)

Glassjaw - legendary band lives up to its legendary status (just) great hardcore

Billy Talent - Good and lively but the singer is a little squeaky which is upsetting, and a lack of anything going on onstage, just four guys, rocking out a bit.

30secondstoMars - Studiply perfect at doing what they do, pity what they do is so lame. Nice giant orange beachballs though.

DAY 2

Mayday Parade/All Time Low - pop-punk see above

Chiodos - pure awesome, brutal and melodic hardcore

Cobra Starship - one of favourites, it's Head Automatica disco punk, but one step more disco. Very cool, but surprisingly un popular with the girls.

Set Your Goals - are shit, I have absolutley no idea why anyone likes them, boring pop-punk with shit frontmen (yes two lead singers - both american pie extras) crap songs on album, even worse live - if you want 'party music' listen to Zebrahead, they're much better at it

Finch - sweet, I can see why most of their fans said they were shit live. They're a lot heavier, and obviously hate the 'emo' tag they got when they first came into the scene. So, less emo, more hardcore/nu metal stylings, and very good. Listen to Worms of the Universe for what they are really like.

Alkaline Trio - I love them, but they're boring, old and samey. Please guys lets put some effort in next time

Plain White Tees - see 30STM

Paramore - she's fit, the songs are catchy, everyone has fun. Nothing particually new but it's good stuff.

See you next year ;)