Leogun stormed into my life Wednesday night when they played an electrifying set at The Satellite. I don’t think this band has been around for too long (they joined facebook in April of 2012), but I’m sure it won’t take too long for their popularity to grow. They are the kind of band that demands notice. For a quick summary, their fb page gives two definitions for the term “Leogun”. The first is “a three-piece band from London, surging with a mix of blues, soul and a whole lotta rock & roll. With “bite your head off” choruses and a hunger to groove, LEOGUN mixes the musicality and heart bleeding emotion of The Racounteurs with all the sexual prowess and break-neck attitude of Queens of The Stone Age.” The second definition is “believed to be a were-lion, LEOGUN was a half man, half lion.” I think that sums up my experience of the band quite nicely.

Their debut self-titled EP comes out next week (10/16). Here are my quick thoughts on each song:

“Let’s Be Friends” – their first single, a great introduction to their rockin’ style with stand-out guitar licks, soaring yet gritty vocals, and brazen attitude all wrapped in a catchy tune.

“End of The World” – sung with abandon, it will seduce you

“You’d Better Love Me”- a blistering rock song that rightly demands the attentions of its listeners

“Everyday” – a slower-building jam that showcases the groovier side of the band but will have your head banging by the end

 

Here’s the band’s first official video:

 

Other important info to get you connected to the band:

Website: http://leogunband.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LeogunBand

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeogunBand

They are currently touring around the US. Be sure to catch them if they near a city by you!

 

DATE	CITY	VENUE	INFORMATION
10/10/12	Los Angeles, CA	The Satellite	More Info
10/14/12	Phoenix, AZ	Hard Rock Cafe	More Info
10/17/12	Philadelphia, PA	North Star Bar	More Info
10/18/12	Easton, MD	Nightcat	More Info
10/19/2012	New York City, NY	Fat Baby – CMJ Convention	More Info
10/23/2012	Somerville, MA	Johnny D’s Restaurant & Music Club	More Info
10/31/2012 – 11/04/2012	Miami to Great Stirrup Cay	Kiss Kruise II	More Info
11/07/2012	Chicago, IL	The Ace Bar	More Info
11/08/2012	Madison , WI	The Rigby	More Info
11/09/2012	Minneapolis, MN	7th Street Entry	More Info
11/11/2012	Saint Louis, MO	Heartbreakers Rock-N-Roll Saloon	More Info
11/12/2012	Lee’s Summit, MO	Jerry’s Bait Shop	More Info
11/14/2012	Denver , CO	Hi-Dive	More Info
11/16/2012	Colorado Springs, CO	Stargazers Theatre	More Info
11/20/2012	Boise, ID	Neurolux	More Info
11/21/2012	Spokane, WA	Knitting Factory Concert House	More Info

Listen! Learn! Love!

~ Kristen