It was three years ago and The Paddingtons had London’s Mean Fiddler filled to the brims with in-the-know kids hoping for the second coming of The Libertines. Back then, we were still wondering if Pete D. would make it out alive… oh, how times have changed. A little known band named Cazals opened the night and made more of a lasting impression on me than their headliners (where did The Paddingtons go?), with both their sound and Shoreditch-chic appearance (although they would like you to believe they’re not fashion forward fellas). Years go by, and Cazals are finally releasing something Stateside, having been scooped up by French tastemakers Kitsune, and What Of Our Future is born. A debut sprayed with raspy vocals, layers of guitar clashing with noise, all reminding me how I love gritty, rusty, truly catchy indie rock. “Poor Innocent Boys” and “Somebody, Somewhere” are high points in an emotionally-charged, serious slice of an album that is heading in the direction British indie is hopefully taking. (Kitsune) –Andrea D’Alessandro

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