Next, Aurora's Shadow, who changed their lineup 1/2 way through.  As I understand it, they've just got a record deal and are losing the guitarist, becoming a 3 piece and changing their name.  Funny business, rock and roll.  Best band of the night for me (not that shocked to see Radiohead listed as an influence, early (good) Radiohead I assume), they coped well with the surprise tho I do feel for the guy...

Finally Linchpin, again a lot of support, which wasn't bad for a London band and it was nice to see more people at the Pitz.  The band reminded me (and I'm sorry to tell them this) of Busted.  That's not all bad, I quite liked some of their stuff, but it's hardly an aspirational goal, is it, sounding like Busted.  I assume it was a mistake, or my hearing's going...