| Tiffany Page: O2 Academy Sheffield |
 Think KT Tunstall, plus balls, minus the sissy folk bit and you begin to grasp what Tiffany Page is about. The band has seamlessly slotted into an area of seductive girl-rock that seems lacking in the current music scene. And no, it’s not in a faux-skater, Avril Lavine kind of way. Her music is equally attractive to a younger and a more mature audience, the former due to the immense catchiness of each song and the latter due to Tiffany’s outstanding vocal ability.
Tiffany is a rock boy’s wet dream. She’s an incredibly talented singer, guitarist and maraca shaker and to top it all off- she’s totally hot! The collective dribble from the men in the audience meant the Academy was practically self-cleaning. Her vocals were the most accomplished part of the set, husky and deep at some points, beautifully angelic and pure at others, she gave the heavier instrumental a lighter and more commercial edge. Tiffany obviously has a very solid understanding of what makes a good song. Her music is rocky enough to not be pop, but pop enough to captivate the audience, each song as likeable and catchy as the last. There was not a single track in their set that would have been out of place somewhere like Radio1. Songs such as ‘Walk Away Slow’ and ‘Police’ are perfect examples of this; they teeter on the brink of pop whilst approaching it with a heavier rock-orientated perspective. Photos: Jamie Boynton With a relatively simple set up: 2 guitars, a bassist and drummer, the sound they created was incredibly rich. The broody guitar and drum breakdowns set a perfect plateau for her lyrics to adorn. Tiffany commanded the stage with an ethereal, carefree dominance and all band members had an individual persona on the stage whilst still representing the collective. As the show progressed so did their confidence and their on-stage capabilities became more and more impressive. At points, there’s a little Evanescence in there, however the soulful country-ish vocals steer it away from being too ameri-rock. If I hadn’t heard Tiffany talk I would have assumed they originated from America – they lack the acoustic, indie tinge that colours most girl-guitar music at the moment, and there was not a synth in sight! This act has great potential and if they don’t play it too safe and base their music purely upon commerciality, they will do well. Tiffany’s exotic vocals give their music an edge on other emerging bands but they mustn’t rely on this to keep them individual enough. Words: Lucy Topping Tiffany Page Myspace |
