Maximo Park – Sebright Arms, Bethnal Green

What a great way to spend a dreary winter’s Monday evening. My second time in eight months at this relatively new music venue after having seen Bleech here last year.

Even better for me because firstly I got into a very small venue to see the launch gig for the new Maximo Park album Too Much Information. AND I got in for free, as I was on the press list.

AND I got to interview Paul Smith before the gig, which is technically work, but I can assume you it was all pleasure – Mr Smith was an absolute delight and we had an unhurried conversation in a bar just down the road from the venue.

The gig itself was very good indeed – it’s easy to forget how many great songs they have and I’m warming more and more to My Velocity which is currently one of my favourite songs ever. And I’ve heard a lot of songs.