The Felt Tips @ Barfly

It is definitely honest, local flavour when a proud dad buzzes around taking snaps, with mum using her head for the tripod. At Barfly on this Tuesday night, The Felt Tips make just like their influences, who include Belle & Sebastian and Pulp. The lead singer even struts Cocker's familiar tiny frame. Using familiar hitters like this as your root vocabulary could degrade into paltry fanboy worship, but this Glasgow four-piece have mixed a charming good blend. The bright melodies layer well without trying too hard. Appealing lyrics switch perspectives, spanning the boyfriends, the girlfriends, and onto the dads, vexed by a druggie daughter. On various levels, tonight's performance equates to a fine family affair. [David Winton]