London loves The Antlers at the Lexington

I've been an avid and intense follower of music since I was about 14. Many gigs have been played out infront of me in those 9 years, yet few can be described as life affirming or profoundly touching. Seeing the Foo Fighters play at Leeds Festival left a mark, Pixies playing in a tiny club venue in Prague was special, The Arcade Fire at Brixton proved to me that the music industry was worth getting into.

Thanks to a trio of Brooklyn-based musicians, I've had another 'moment'. I have been listening to Hospice (their debut album) quite regularly since I first heard it - and loved it. However, nothing really prepared me for how good they'd be live. It was only a 45 minute set (as the first band on) at The Lexington in Islington, but it felt much more poignant than that. Hospice was written about seeing a loved one die from cancer - the hope, the fear and the devastation bears itself openly in the beautifully crafted lyrics.

The hauntingly vivid vocals of Peter Silberman are often operatic while the keyboard provides a stunning ambiance to the whole event. By the end of 'Two', their final song, I was stood motionless in speechless silence.

This band could go anywhere. They harbour the passion of The Arcade Fire, the lyrics and heart of Bon Iver, and a strong sense of a Radiohead. I would pay to see these guys 365 days a year if I could. Epically beautiful.

Come back to London, Antlers!