The Best of T Break @ The Liquid Room

Edinburgh is buzzing, despite continuous downpour, and the Liquid Room tonight is heaving with a sell-out crowd to see four of the successful unsigned acts who made it to T in the Park. First up are Yashin (3/5), a Glasgow-based 5-piece who enjoy screaming, ear-splitting riffs and guitar arpeggios in the style of Iron Maiden. They win T-Break's ultra-heavy competition hands down. They also win the choreographed headbanging and best mock-suicide-by-a-vocalist competitions. Theatre Fall (3/5), from Inverness, play a hook-driven set in the current electro/four-to-the-floor disco vibe that's been championed by The Rapture and The Killers. The drummer's tighter than the bass player's jeans and the duelling synths come with extra tinnitus. Chutes (4/5), from Edinburgh, also dabble in disco, with the frenetic hi-hats and slinky basslines. Daniel Abercrombie has a great voice and presence, and some tasty Peter Crouch robot moves. Choppy guitar lines and great songs make them stand out in a way that's reminiscent of a large number of influential bands from the 70s through to the present day. Broken Records (4/5) have an inspiring depth and breadth tonight, taking a mini-orchestra on stage with them. Jamie and Rory Sutherland lead this collective in balls-out east and western indie-folk tunes. From violin and accordion solos to full orchestration, they raise the happy crowd higher with their lilting songs and hearts on their sleeves. A triumphant night all round. [Chris Bathgate]