I Blame Coco @ Scala 20/10/10

When you’re the daughter of Sting and Trudie Styler it would be easy to get overlooked by music snobs because of celebrity association, especially when you’re an ex Burberry model and have many high profile friends who have suffered tabloid hell. Despite this affiliation and regardless of little mainstream radio airplay, Coco Sumner successfully sold out the albeit dingy venue that is the Scala.

Coco has bought all this about by herself but it’s impossible to ignore the smoky husk of her dad’s voice which reminisces in her vocals, this teamed up with her unique low and cool tone gives her a commanding presence over the audience. The crowd were sharply dressed and a jumble of all ages whom all appeared to appreciate her awkward but intense performance which she pulled off with a certain haughty demeanour that enabled her to sing deep lyrics without appearing overly pretentious.

The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and when IBC finally drifted on stage and instigated their set, most people seemed to know every word of coco’s unreleased album and those who didn’t caught on quickly to the immediately capturing hooks such as ‘I’m not a human if you say I’m not, I’m not a human if my hinges lock.’ Her endearing set list progressed with the obvious raw emotion shown through tracks like scrapped single ‘Quicker’. It’s almost outrage how none of these songs have made it to number one, especially with they have on trend style and genuine authenticity which resembles artists like; Ellie Goulding, Marina & the Diamonds and Hurts.

After just over half an hour she announced ‘one of the biggest popstars of the moment’ would be joining her on stage, initially I gripped my friends arm stupidly anticipating her father would be making an appearance, however I was still in an unexpected awe when an energetic Robyn joined for their duet single ‘Ceasar’ where the vocals harmonised and beautifully contrasted; an incredible way to end a concert in such an intimate setting. 

As with some other posts, this will feature on The Other Side Magazine.