Last week, BBC Introducing held a free showcase at Brudenell Social Club for variety of their unsigned artists from West Yorkshire.

Highlights came from the first two artists on stage, LAMIA and Team Picture. LAMIA carried a moody, reflective set carried by gentle synths vocals, alongside electro-beats and an exciting use of sampling. Team Picture consisted of numerous musicians storming the stage, bringing with them raging guitars and a steadily energetic wave of noise. Teetering on the edge of experimentation, it’s clear Team Picture have the potential to push their boundaries even further.

Next up was DULAHLI, whose set didn’t completely come together live, sounding initially quite disjointed. However, their set grew more substantial as it progressed, ending incredibly well. The combination of DULAHLI’s song writing ability and use of synthesiser with his band’s traditional set up made for a captivating finish to the set.

The penultimate band of the night was Caro, a four-piece indie band very similar to a young Bombay Bicycle Club. Whether they’re bringing anything new to the table is questionable, but their set was an enjoyable collection of catchy indie songs, leaving room for development in the future.

The most disappointing part of the night was the closing set from Clay. Their music was the typical indie-pop that has become all too familiar, the frontman drunkenly mumbling “thanks” at the end of each song. One chorus was simply “you are always on my mind” on repeat, possibly one of the least imaginative pieces of music I’ve heard in a long time.

I’d had problems with BBC Introducing in the past for seemingly only putting the ‘typical indie band’ in the spotlight. But, on the whole, I was impressed by the variety of music showcased on the night.

Isobel Moloney