Last night I found the perfect band. A singer who looks like a cross between Claudia Schiffer and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, with the cutest body this side of Europe. Music lush enough to sink into; funk, electro, indie, pop – Feist+Go Team+Tiga+Annie+Cardigans!
Mette was absolutely incredible – she looks and sounds stunning. Her voice was spot on. It has a very endearing, child-like quality which belies a lot of strength, mystery and power (I have to add that I can see some similarities between her vocal style and mine!) She just seems so relaxed and nonchalant onstage – truly sensational in her glittery gold tight jeans and sparkly gold jacket top which she took off after the third song. I was taking a lot of notes. She was energetic and relaxed. And non-intimidating. And utterly beautiful. Supremely entertaining eye-magnet.
The music was really rich too – of course the pop-pier tracks were the bait, in earworm top form, but you can tell you’re in the presence of really talented musicians, catchy hooks sandwiched between mind-expanding musical interludes (ok this sounds all cliche – sorry). At the ‘lower’ points of the set it did start to sound a teensy bit like a funktion band, but they had enough on their repertoire to keep interest-levels steady, tied together with Mette’s unique vocals. She manages to be the star without overshadowing the band or giving off diva vibes. Their huge Asteroids Galaxy Tour sound comprised a horn section with drums, one guitar, one keyboardist and one bassist, Lars – who together with Mette form the core of the band. They also did a great job relating with the audience, with Mette holding up a camera and saying “I’m going to post you all on Youtube!” The men of Scala gladly raised their hands and roared on cue.
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour finished their set with Push the Envelope, which is one of the strongest, ‘driving’, motivational (?!) pop song ever produced, before coming back for a quick encore.
So glad I got to meet Mette just after midnight. She was very friendly and even lovelier. My new-found friends (Joe, William and Amy) and I got to grill her on life on the road, her band, the creative process. It was evident that she’s in the driving seat and not merely a frontwoman for the band. I gave her two of my singles, Is That Your Underwear On The Floor and Claustrophobia. I really hope to open/support them one day soon. She examined the Claustrophobia cover, said “Ooh… nice artwork”, pulled a little shape with her arms and went “arggh! Claustrophobia!” Haha, she is so sweet and crazy – the way a creative visionary who knows what she’s doing should be.
I have to thank my friend Shermeen for introducing me to this perfect band that very afternoon. I love spontaneity.
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