Well, this is shaping up to be a great line-up. Arrived in time for Cold Cave, who are not scared to wear their influences on their sleeves. It was quite entertaining to play “80s synth pop bingo” during their set: I got Depeche Mode, Human League and Visage.

Good set though, but nothing compared to Iggy and The Stooges. Just: wow. What energy. Yes, I know that this kind of thing (along with adverts for car insurance) is what passes for Iggy’s pension plan. On the evidence of last night, I don’t begrudge him that in the slightest. I thought it would difficult to follow that, but Toumani Diabaté’s mad koro skills proved impossible to stand still and listen to: just wonderful dance music. You can take your techno dubstep rave, mate: this is the real deal.

I sadly heard little of Jill Sobule, but had an excellent report from people that saw more. (I’m not sure, however, that a comparison to Phoebe from Friends is that great of a recommendation!)

Shonen Knife. Ah, Shonen Knife. Awesome. Irrepressible Japanese all girl punk band. No wonder they were able to turn Kurt Cobain into a “screaming 7 year old girl at a Beatles concert”. Actually on the topic of Beatles, one of the highlights of their set was a cover of Paul MacCartery (sic) (I kid you not) and Wings Jet, which greatly pleased the future Mrs Scrambledmusic. Cool.

Last two bands were an interesting contrast: The Fresh and Onlys had all the right moves, but no substance. Shame. Nice guitars too. Liars, however, were just awesome. Great art rock.

Bring on day two!