Kele And Delphic Are A Knockout At Ibiza Rocks
2 September 2010
Far from eyeing up the fast approaching end of summer, Ibiza Rocks barnstormed through another spectacular night on Tuesday with two of the best sets we've seen all year.
Kele, he of Bloc Party fame, has had the critics drooling ever since he announced his solo project and to say he didn't disappoint with his San Antonio debut would be a gross understatement.
Fresh from a string of triumphant festival appearances, the band were on stunning form and pulled no punches as they gave new album The Boxer a full airing to an expectant crowd.
The main man looked increasingly charged-up as the night's Balearic electricity took hold of the entire venue, culminating in a huge set-closing version of 'Flux' that had the crowd in raptures.
Not to be outdone by Kele, Delphic had earlier proved why they are many music fans' band of 2010 with a show that evoked the best that dance and rock have to offer.
Powerful riffs mixed with driving beats to create a series of huge climaxes as songs such as 'Clarion Call' and 'Halcyon' completely justified the huge hype surrounding the Manchester trio.
King of the decks for the night was Delphic producer and DJ legend Ewan Pearson who was on hand to deliver an extra special 'Rocks' set from his seemingly never-ending record collection.
Unfortunately our Queen of the decks, Annie Mac, was unable to attend after being laid low with food poisoning.
It was left to Ibiza Rocks' resident DJ extraordinaire Doorly to wrap things up with another eclectic mix of indie, electro and boundless energy - if you haven't seen this man in action then you're missing out!
It was then onto the After Show at Es Paradis where Reverend Soundsystem were in residence for the second time this summer and up to their usual raucous tricks - the Rev throwing himself into the dancefloor during their performance, to the obvious delight of their fans.
Next week it is the huge D'n'B double header of Pendulum and Sub Focus, who play live in both Mallorca and Ibiza. Get ready to jump!
Photo by La Skimal
