Barfly, Cardiff – May 2003
Close the distance to the sun
WELSH band Distant Sun won more fans with a tight set at The Barfly, showcasing their new EP which is due to be released this summer.
The four-piece, known to many in their former incarnation by the name of Drift, produce an interesting blend of indie pop with melodic tunes and interesting lyrics.
Lead singer Ben’s voice is strong and clear and the rhythm section of Gareth (bass) and Ian (drums) is solid. Dave (lead guitar) became more animated as the set progressed and at the end, it was obvious the band had warmed to their audience and vice versa so it came as a disappointment when the called-for encore was denied by the sound engineer who had already switched off the system.
Take a listen to their EP on the band’s website at www.distant-sun.co.uk.
From the wistful Why to Sing It Out with its memorable guitar hook and driving bassline to the acoustic guitar intro to Without You and my favourite, Break Me Down, with it’s Coldplay undertones, sounds as though it only needs a discerning radio DJ to pick up on them to catapult Distant Sun into the big time.
