Above Ground in Allston

Bostonist will check out the much-hyped (UK: festival appearances/ US: The OC appearance), small-town band The Subways from Britain trying to make the world their garage in the young group’s first stateside tour. Forgoing current angular, dance rock motifs (Franz Ferdinand) and pre-empting the American arrival of their debut album Young for Eternity with a live serving of one-foot-in-the-gutter three-piece pop in Allston, The Subways will face the gauntlet set by a city ravenously devouring the likes of Broken Social Scene, My Morning Jacket, and Franz Ferdinand of late. The live show should flesh out glimpses of Nirvana and Oasis seen on their debut, and, in the hopes of Bostonist, offer more than The Vines.

Early reviews have an obligatory mention of female bassist/vocalist/muse Charlotte, but fiancé Billy is the chief singer/songwriter, while his brother Josh completes the family unit. It’s unfair to hope for Pixies, especially in this city, but we’ll just have to see if there’s any merit to THAT comparison…

The Subways @ Great Scott in Allston, Saturday Dec. 3.

With $7 shows like this, Great Scott deserves a little more attention during your regular Internet wanderings.

Contributed by Michael Walker