Cage The Elephant doesn’t immediately ring a bell here but that is sure to change soon. Their new single ‘Shake Me Down’ has grown into a huge hit in homeland USA and the associated album ‘Thank You, Happy Birthday’ (that will now also be officially released here via EMI) entered the Billboard album charts at number 2 and the iTunes charts at the top earlier this year. On their current tour, the band shares stages with bands as diverse as The Black Keys or Biffy Clyro. It’s actually quite difficult to describe Cage The Elephant musically. Not because you can’t put your finger on what they’re about but because their rock songs exhibit a timelessness patented by only the great songwriters. This fivesome encompassing the brothers Matthew & Brad Schultz has already received quite some superlatives:
"…one of rock’s best young bands." (3.5 stars) – Rolling Stone "…one of the best rock albums of the year…" Alternative Press "The new album is more abrasive, rowdier, more unstable and pushier in the right ways." – New York Times "…ripping rave-ups and effortlessly tasty singalongs…" (3 stars) – Los Angeles Times
The DeVilles is a power-trio from Keerbergen who've consumed the required dose of music history. They're inspired by both 60’s rock ‘n’ roll and by blues bands, as well as by big modern names (Triggerfinger, Wolfmother, The Datsuns). A mix of rock, blues, garage and rock ‘n’ roll results in a youthful and eager collective that isn't afraid of a little entertainment. Think hard, edgy and sexy.