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ZUZU
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WE’VE BEEN ENAMORED BY ZUZU since the release of her 2017 single ‘What You Want’, a hook heavy, anthemic indie number that boasted her infectious song writing. This has continued through her music to this day, making her an alluring musician. After a string of singles and EP’s Zuzu is now gearing up to release her debut album ‘Queensway Tunnel’, available November 12th via Planet Z Records. It’s safe to say we’re incredibly excited to wrap our ears around the release and wanted to find out more. We caught up with Zuzu to have a chat about life growing up in Liverpool, her music, and more!
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How’s your summer been? Have you got any highlights from it? I know you’ve been quite busy!
“Yeah, it ended up being really busy. I was worried that it was going to be a case of everything being cancelled as there were cancellations and festivals like TRUCK that didn’t happen in the end, which is disappointing, but it turned out to be a good summer in the end. So, yeah, it was fun. Leeds was so fucking sick, we played the Thursday night, and everyone was just so up for it.”
So now that summer has passed and we’re drifting into the autumn and winter seasons, what are your plans? Have you got anything lined up?
“Yeah my album is coming out November 12!”
Excited? Nervous?
“A bit of both! I think I’ll be relieved by the time it comes out, but in the same breath, I’m really nervous.”
Why are you so nervous?
“I don’t really know why. It’s just the anticipation. I’ve never put out an album before. It’s kind of different this time. It’s a bit more on my own terms so I will only have myself to blame.” When you say your own terms how do you mean?
“I’ve kind of got complete control over the musical side of things now. Well, over everything. I shot all the videos myself. They were my concepts and I put the team together. So, it’s very much my project and from my head.”
So, what was the process in recording the debut album?
“God, I don’t even know. Some of the songs on there are really old. The writing process was like, there are songs on there that I wrote when I was 18 and songs on there I wrote 2 weeks before we finished recording it. In terms of actually recording it we did it here in Birkenhead, we’ve got a little home studio at my house. We were really lucky during the pandemic to have that start and be able to just make a record. It was cool. It was just me and my fiancé. We did it together. It turned out to be really wholesome.”
“IT WAS AN
EMOTIONALLY PAINFUL EXPERIENCE AT TIMES.”
“It was a weird one because obviously, when you get to record the songs, you weirdly work through some of the cheesiness as you work through some of the shit that went behind the songs. It was an emotionally painful experience at times but the actual practicality of recording the songs wasn’t, it was great. I was dealing with a lot of shit during the recording of this..”
Was there anyone that influenced the sound of the album in particular?
There’s two more which is Haai who’s a DJ and a really good friend of mine who’s done one and Jayda G who I’m really excited about too. “I think my biggest influence for this record was actually the people around me in my everyday life and Liverpool. It was the longest time I’ve ever been in one place my whole life. I think. I mean, obviously, like, I’ve grown up in Liverpool, but it was the longest time in my adult life I’d ever stayed put for more than two years. I was really taking in a lot of the things around me. I was just sitting in the park listening to people’s conversations. For example, conversations I had with my mum about my life falling apart, same with my dad. Those long conversations with family and the advice they give you. My album is very based on Liverpool and my roots.”
and the crowd, I really love a good venue but there isn’t one specific one that I always want to go back to. I think you can really create an amazing atmosphere with the right line-up Could you explain what life was like growing up in Liverpool and perhaps some misconceptions that people have about it?
“Liverpool gets a lot of shit. So, I haven’t lived in Liverpool my whole life. I moved down South and I lived in London and worked there. I didn’t realise fully the extent of the misconceptions about Liverpool until I left. People will call you robbers and shit. I had a job as a waitress and the guy would say “people will give you their card” and people would say “don’t run off with that!” I realise now that the reality couldn’t be further from that, Liverpool is one of the most hardworking, honest, and industrious cities. It’s a proper northern city with a shit ton of work ethic. That was instilled in me as a kid. I see my mum and
dad a lot more now. My mum’s still there every day working at the NHS, giving people’s dialysis. My dad is still putting graphics on shop windows working every day, out on the road constantly. That’s the biggest misconception about Liverpool is that we’re lazy or robbers. It’s such bullshit, Liverpool is fucking honest and super hard working.”
It seems from the outside that Liverpool has a very rich music scene at the moment and throughout history has had one. Why do you think this is? Is there a solid community that surrounds and cultivates new music there?
“There’s definitely something in the water, you know what I mean. Liverpool is a very inspiring city and there is a lot of history here, most of us grew up on The Beatles. Even if you’re not a fan it’s played in every shop. I think that plays a part, but also in the past few years there’s been a proper group of local musicians that have been coming through and it hasn’t happened overnight. Everyone’s been working hard, and everyone’s been grafting up to this point. People in Liverpool are very supportive of one another. Like, I fucking love The Mysterines! I’ve known Leah since she was 16! She’s a fucking angel. Pixie, she’s sweetheart. Red Rum Club, Angels and Jamie Webster is also so supportive. It’s genuine too and I think we all love seeing other scouse artists as well. We need more representation of the North in general, not just Liverpool.” I think it would do the country great to have a big wave of Northern representation come through.
“I think we’d be fucked without the people of the North in this country, they’re the people that keep the Government in check. I think we’d be fucked without the north in this country.”
I’ve seen in a lot of your interviews that people bring up your accent and I wanted to make a point that it’s so monotonous that people even bring it up, and trust me the irony isn’t lost on me whilst I ask this question, but does it frustrate you that people focus on it and two do you think people would mention it if you weren’t a woman?
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“It’s so funny you say that. Yeah, I guess it happens more because I am a woman. I just get more shit about it, right? Weirdly it doesn’t frustrate me. It’s gotten to the point now that I don’t care, in fact I embrace it. I think people need to hear more of my accent. If people want to talk to me about it and it helps normalise it to them, then great. But you’re right, they don’t ask men about their accents in bands. I just think I think that women are told to soften up. When I was growing up I would be told constantly I look classy until I open my mouth. “Fuck that noise”. I can work with the strongest, most intelligent Northern women, and they are fucking sassy and they don’t take any shit. I am not saying we don’t have softer sides, we do, but I refuse to be quiet and, in the corner, it’s not healthy. Young scouse girls should know they’re destined for greatness. Not just scouse women but all women, all women with hard accents and not just in the North either. People take the piss if you have a strong accent and think you’re thick, especially if you’re a girl.”
I agree, you’re totally right. I’m sure you’ve got some things to say when it comes to being on tour. Could tell us a funny or memorable moment that’s happened to you recently on tour or in general?
“One time we were supporting The Cortinas and Gerry Cinnamon in the Scouse Riveria, aka North Wales. Me and Julia, (my bassist) who is mad into guitar and loves pop music like me were walking around and brought this One Direction board game from the charity shop. We got back to venue and had loads of time to kill, it was so funny. The objective is to get backstage and you have to do dares. You have to know though The Cortinas are a very cool band and Gerry Cinnamon is even cooler. So, we’re backstage playing this fucking One Direction board game, so one dare comes, and it was to do a handstand and shout out your favourite One Direction member. There was no room in our changing room, so we had to go out in the corridor and as we got into the handstand and started shouting, fucking Gerry Cinnamon and his crew walked around the corner. It was so funny, they were so confused to as what they just witnessed.”
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LIVE SHOWS IDLES
BLACK HONEY/SPECTRES
EDEN SESSIONS, EDEN PROJECT, CORNWALL IDLES continue to prove that they can put on a killer live show whilst simultaneously highlighting the importance of live music.
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SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 18th saw one of the most highly anticipated shows in Cornwall unfold, Spectres, Black Honey and IDLES were about to play the iconic Eden Sessions. A venue in which I’ve seen the likes of Blink-182, Motorhead, and Queens Of The Stone Age. The backdrop of the biomes makes for a unique experience to say the least. To add IDLES to the bands I have seen at this outdoor venue was a true privilege.
Support acts Spectres and Black Honey provided a great energy that warmed the crowd up spectacularly, particularly Black Honey, a band that I have been extremely eager to see live for a while. Black Honey did not disappoint and played a strong set that saw songs from their latest album ‘Written & Directed’, a selfproclaimed Tarantino inspired album, that has hip swinging riffs, stunning vocals from singer and guitarist Izzy, and levels of cool that would make Mr. Freeze feel jealous. There is much to be adored about Black Honey and their live show solidifies them as one of the most exciting up and coming rock bands.
It’s safe to say that IDLES have become a much different band and unit since my first experience with them back in 2018, in a small 300 cap venue called The Hub (RIP) in Plymouth. Since then they have released multiple singles and had two highly successful albums. Not to mention becoming a cultural phenomenon and a voice that resonates with a people across a multitude of backgrounds. The one thing that has remained however, is that IDLES are a formidable live band that excel when put on a stage, you can’t help but find yourself wrapped in the unified madness and intensity of their performances. However, even though the intensity there is always an aura of unity and love that runs through their shows, especially since the release of their rallying album ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’.
IDLES now have three albums that convey three emotions or atmospheres, ‘Brutalism’ is IDLES at their highest intensity, even angriest. ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’ turns the tides and has them taking their anger and turning it into love, begging the listener to not give in to hatred and stand unified against the bullshit of the world, and ‘Ultra Mono’ is IDLES at their most confident. It’s an album that is in ode to their achievements, it’s a celebration. All of this energy can be felt at an IDLES concert and was on show at their Eden Sessions set with aplomb.
Opening with the slow building pressure cooker of a track ‘Colossus’, building slowly till the point of explosion. Joe Talbots snarls backed by the growls of bassist Adam Devonshire created a frantic, high octane experience, something that was felt to the very end of the set. Bowan and Lee found themselves in the audience at many points during the show which was to be expected. Both members showing their characteristic flair on stage, swinging and throwing themselves around frantically. The true strength of IDLES, as always coming from drummer Jon Beavis, who is nothing short of a unit on the cans. All these elements blend to create an experience that as I type is giving me goose bumps. For a moment between the jumping, singing and shouting a rush came over me. I realised I was once again stood in a crowd full of people smiling, laughing, cheering, singing, holding each other in unity, all in one place enjoying live music in what has been a long and quiet two years. It e the importance of not just IDLES but live music in general, we as humans, especially in a world filled with fake news, confusion, hatred, and bigotry need a place to unwind and enjoy music that resonates.
Throughout their set IDLES treated us to a wide set that cascaded through their back catalogue of tracks such as ‘Mr. Motivator’, ‘Danny Nedelko’, and ‘Divide & Conquer’. It was a true IDLES experience that gave fans new and old something to be excited about.
The final track saw supports Spectres and Izzy of Black Honey join them on stage for a last hurrah, a sonic explosion that was truly bewildering. Watching all these talented musicians jam out their frustrations was nothing short of brilliant to watch.
As the stage lights came down and the noise ceased a roar came from the crowd, who just like me knew they witnessed something special. It was a truly magical experience that was sound tracked by one of the most brilliant and arguably important bands to have arrived in the last decade. Long live IDLES and long live UNITY!
FESTIVAL COVERAGE END OF THE ROAD FESTIVAL
TOP PERFORMANCES
LARMER TREE GARDENS, DORSET
WORDS: CALLIE WINCH
WE’VE FINALLY GOT OVER
the post-festival blues from End of The Road 2021 (and a horrendous hangover) to bring you our favourite acts that we caught across the weekend at Larmer Tree Gardens.
Located in a serene pocket of Wiltshire, we were graced with sunshine and heat the whole weekend of the festival, and despite this being our first trip to End of The Road, it’s left a very special place in our hearts already. After having 18 months away from live music and festivals and being spoilt with such a selection of amazing artists to see at EOTR this year, it was a hard task whittling down who we enjoyed seeing the most.
Our Top Performances At End Of The Road 2021
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arlo parks
Garden Stage, Friday
Starting off with my personal favourite act I was able to catch across the whole weekend – Arlo Parks. The recent Mercury Award winning artist played a breathtaking set to the Garden stage at the festival on the Friday night. With the stage situated amongst an abundance of trees and dusk falling over the festival, Arlo Parks provided one of the most captivating and ethereal sets I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing. Despite the size of the crowd that had piled out to watch the set, the London-based singer managed to establish such an intimate feel for the set. Parks played crowdfavourites such as ‘Cola’ and ‘Eugene’, but my favourite moment came at her announcing for each of the audience members to remember this song should they ever feel lonely before playing ‘Hope’. I’m not sure if it was the sentiment or one too many ciders but a fair few tears were seemingly shed throughout the set.
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We’d already scheduled in to see Lazarus Kane play at the Tipi Stage amongst our extremely busy festival plan and, so, were thrilled to see the announcement of a surprise The Line of Best Fit session from them at The Press Tent on Saturday morning. Playing the Piano Stage, Bristol’s Lazarus Kane brought a selection of covers and an acoustic version of their single ‘Narcissus’ to the audience in the short, but sweet, 15-minute slot they had. The Tipi Stage performance that followed a mere few hours later proved just as
lazurus kane
Tipi Stage, Saturday
impressive. With amped up energy and flawless showmanship, Lazarus Kane played to a heaving tent of festival goers, providing tongue-in-cheek anecdotes before each song and leaving the audience parched for the future of the band and a much-needed pint.
SLEAFORD MODS
Garden Stage, Friday
After seeing Sleaford Mods play South Facing Festival only a couple of weeks ago, I wasn’t expecting them to be one of the top performances from the weekend, but the Saturday headliners proved otherwise. Playing at the Woods Stage with a stage bare apart from a scattering of neon floor lights, Sleaford Mods proved that they deserved to hold one of the headline slots for End of Sleaford Mods The Road 2021. Despite the set not starting until 9:30pm, the duo held the energy of the crowd with their usual highly charged, and politicised, set. Playing the likes of ‘Tied Up in Nottz’, ‘TCR’, ‘Nudge It’,
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and ‘Jobseeker’, Sleaford Mods provided a headline slot that echoed through Larmer Gardens and demonstrated why they’re one of the most interesting acts coming out of the UK right now.
It’s no surprise that Black Country, New Road are amongst our favourite bands that we caught at End of The Road with the South-London based band being one of the most talked about upcoming artists on the scene right-now. The seven-piece band played two sets on the Sunday, their first to on the main Woods stage and their second as a secret midnight set at the Tipi stage. Black Country, New Road’s music brings an amalgamation
BLACK COUNTRY, NEW ROAD
Tipi Stage, Saturday
of jazz, pop, post-punk and klezmer to create a formula that, alongside with an exceptional level of musical skill, captures live audiences – and both of their EOTR shows proved no different.
PICTURE: ROSIE FOSTER
Honourable mentions: Katy J Pearson, Warmduscher, BDRMM, Squid, Sorry, PVA, Little Simz, Dry Cleaning, Porridge Radio and King Krule.
FESTIVAL COVERAGE DOT TO DOT FESTIVAL
BRISTOL
WORDS & PICTURES: WILLOW SHIELDS
DOT TO DOT WAS CERTAINLY ONE
of the most memorable festivals of the season, running around Bristol in the ever-changing English weather, felt like being 17 again. To kick off the day with we headed west with a hefty twohour train ride from London. Walking into the sunshine from Bristol Temple meads felt like the promise of summer, only for that promise to be ripped away later by some feeble drizzle. After making the trek through Bristol’s city entre to Thekla and collecting our wristbands for the festivities ahead, we boarded the iconic boat venue.
The twinkling’s of Kay Young floated through the air as we tried to navigate the new one-way system onboard. Realising quickly that there would be a hefty queue to get into Bristol’s O2 for wych elm. In our sudden realisation we bolted up one of the city’s many, many hills towards the main venue.
Our Top Performances At End Of The Road 2021
With the queue snaking around the block, we managed to get into the grand room just as wych elm began their set. And what a way to kick off the festival Playing the entirety of their new EP ‘Rabbit Wench’ and some of their older songs like ‘greasy fringe’ and ‘school shooter’, wych elm set the standard for the rest of Dot to Dot. Perfect grunge in all its finery. Elm truly set the tone for the day.
We decided to firmly plant our feet at the O2 with the promise of some of our favourite bands performing there throughout the day and into the night. Next to see on our rota were South London’s sorry. Bringing their perfect concoction of post-punk, grunge and offkilter synth, sorry didn’t come to play. With fans going as wild as one can to sorry’s deep, dark music the room was filled with their distinctive sound. Sorry have been relatively quiet recently, other than dropping a surprise EP back in April, they’ve stayed pretty much off the radar. Seeing them live once again, after their album and EP feels like they’ve found a more permanent live line-up which was definitely something special. Sorry never disappoint.
Next up to take to the O2 Academy main stage was Do Nothing. After releasing their most recent EP ‘Glueland’ the band have been on a mammoth 21 date tour snaking through September until the end of October. Do Nothing has quickly become one of my favourite bands since seeing them for the first time back in 2018. Their song writing is disgustingly clever and Chris Bailey’s stage manner is beyond captivating, staring into the eyes and sounds of fans until they eventually give in and fall in love with his unsettling presence and Do Nothing’s music.
After the unsettling and oddly romantic ride of Do Nothing, Black Honey graced the stage but there was something different about the band’s presence and general demeanour. After playing their first
songs, Izzy Phillips announced that less than 24 hours previously they found out that ‘the man who made us who we are today’ Steve Strange had passed away. With their feelings totally raw and the band clearly heartbroken by the ordeal, Black Honey drove on with their set, and it was as if every person in the massive 1,600 capacity venue was grieving with the band as they all sang ‘Corrine’ together. For me this was one of the most memorable moments of the festival, albeit gut wrenching the experience showed how strong and beautiful Black Honey’s community is.
Next up, we made our way upstairs at the academy to catch Liverpool’s SPINN. Their jangly pop gave us some welcomed respite from the heaving crowds downstairs. Soaked in blue and pink lights, SPINN played their old classics like ‘She Takes Her Time’ and also treated fans to newer tunes like ‘Stargazing’ and ‘Outside of The Blue’, the title track from their upcoming sophomore album. The band had an awkward charm about them and I would definitely recommend checking them out for yourself when they hit a venue near. As their set ended we raced down the stairs to catch the last of Gild Band’s set, surprised that none of them were in fact girls, with that we decided to catch a breather before Sports Team debuted their festival headline set.
As the battle cry that is ‘Let Me Entertain You’ played as the band prepared for their set the fans went wild in anticipation. As the band strutted one by one onto the stage and began their raucous set with ‘Here It Comes Again’. This was followed by infamous frontman Alex Rice rambling to the front row of teens on the barrier, stating “if you want to see a proper band, go see Palace in the foyer”. With this being their first ever festival headline set, they brought out the big guns for their set list and played old fan favourites ‘Winter Nets’ and ‘Ski Lifts’. After more preaching from Rice, the band played one of the most hectic sets Sports Team have ever played. The band closed their main set with ‘Stations of The Cross’, with the last line being “If you want to find love, you could always go to London”. Which would’ve been a lot more poignant if we had been in the capital however it still struck a chord with many a
Londoner in attendance. Sports Team, for arguably the first time ever did an encore! Where they played ‘Here’s The Thing’, ‘Kutcher’ with Rice climbing up a tower of speakers and finally ‘Stanton’ where rhythm guitarist turned singer Rob Knaggs had to take a verse as Alex Rice being was swallowed up by the crowd.
As a whole, Dot To Dot was certainly a festival to remember and a perfect one to round off the season with. Complete with bands you know and love, others that you don’t, lead singers going missing and a lot running around. Bring on next year.
FESTIVAL COVERAGE BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL
NEWQUAY, CORNWALL
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BOARDMASTERS 2021 came to a close on Monday after five days of basking in glorious Cornish weather, waves, and of course music. This year the festival saw headliners Foals, Gorillaz, and Jorja Smith descend to its coastal site, overlooking the impressively wild and rugged north coast of Cornwall with hundreds of other acts to catch, each bringing their own sound and atmosphere. It’s safe to say that after two years of no live music, artists and fans alike were eager to embrace one another once more. Throughout the weekend there were countless memorable moments from Easy Life’s main stage set to Arlo Parks magical performance at The Land Of Saints stage.
Without further a due here are our top 5 performances from Boardmasters 2021:
Our Top Performances At End Of The Road 2021
PICTURE: DARINA SOTDA
KANO
Land Of Saints, Friday
Kicking off the list is Kano. With eager and adoring fans his performance was complimented by an array of backing vocalists, a brass section, and incredible lighting which was a show in itself. It was an almost cinematic experience from the rapper boasting not only his lyricism a low but overall artistic vision. Kano bounced across the stage, donned in a hoodie, only revealing his face momentarily. His energy levels were palpable, hyping the crowd up as he swayed about. The roar of the audience could be felt in one’s chest, something that was almost alien to anyone who hasn’t been to a live show in the past year. You couldn’t help but be enamoured by his performance that was one-part theatrical and other part musical, proving that Kano is still one of the best in the game.
THE FUTUREHEADS
Land Of Saints, Sunday
The Futureheads, who in previous renditions of the festival have graced the mainstage drove all the way down from Sunderland to play their half an hour set at The Land Of Saints. It was a spectacular show that proved that they are still arguably one of the UK’s best live bands. Their trademark acapella vocals and harmonies were as tight as ever accompanied by their frantic, hook-heavy riffs. It was a real treat to watch a band that through my teens really awakened me to the wonders of live music and still bring the same energy nearly 10 years later! (blimey, that makes me feel old).
ARLO PARKS
The Land Of Saints, Sunday It’s hard to put into words Arlo Parks set, but one would be magical. Arlo played to packed tent of festival attendees and nearly half of the Boardmasters press team. It was truly captivating experience. Arlo’s music filled the air with grace as she floated around the stage, which was adorned with flowers and stunning purple lighting. Her soulful vocals, raw and honest lyrics and uplifting energy on stage was something to be adored. A moment that will stick with me for the rest of my life, as it will Arlo who was constantly in awe of her audience saying, “Thank you Boardmasters, I will remember this for the rest of my life”.
Mid set Arlo even paused to tell people “Two years ago I was making beats on a laptop not knowing what I was doing and here I am now, I truly believe you can achieve your dreams”. After the 18 months we’ve had, especially for the younger members, who have sacrificed so much it was a really heart-warming comment to hear.
DJANGO DJANGO
The Land Of Saints, Saturday Django Django have released some incredible music over the years but have always remained somewhat lowkey despite them having built up millions of streams and thousands of listeners. Having only recently discovered them through their recent album ‘Glowing In The Dark’ I was eager to see them and get a taste of their sound in a live environment. To say their set was a barrage of infectious guitar and rhythm section would be an understatement. Their sound was complimented by their unique electro twist adding a unique and distinctive twist to their tracks. They performed as a band and were completely in control of their sound, blowing the minds of the Land Of Saints audience, myself included. They opened with the bass-heavy ‘Default’ and led into ‘Spirals’, another upbeat, funky track. It was a whirlwind of sound that came cascading over the audience. It was a real treat to watch.
EASY LIFE
Main Stage, Sunday
Easy Life cruised on to the main stage on Sunday amidst the Cornish mizzle and played to thousands of eager fans. Both the band and crowd couldn’t be stopped by the small downpour, if anything it only added to the brilliance of their set. Their mellow, chilled back, jazzinfused indie (with hints of hip hop) provided the perfect backing track for a Cornish festival. The ocean wind blew in, seagulls flew overhead, and Easy Life sound tracked it beautifully. The audience fed off the band’s elation, with smiles all round. It was great to see such positivity from a band who were clearly having a great time. Frontman Murray Matravers dazzled as he grooved around topless, with the frontman giving a cheeky peek of his undies due after they came down at one point, semi on purpose, the cheeky bugger. Musically the band were incredibly tight, each member playing their part to a point of masterfulness. It was impossible to not walk away absolutely buzzing after that set.
fOALS
Main Stage, Friday Foals are a band that need no introduction. For the best part of a decade they have installed themselves as one of the UK’s best live bands. This was overwhelmingly evident during their headline performance at Boardmasters 2021, proving the band are a true force to be reckoned with. Their closing songs ‘Inhaler’, ‘What Went Down’, and ‘Two Steps, Twice’ were a tirade of energy that came in constant waves. Frontman Yannis was as captivating as ever to watch as he ran around the stage, playing his guitar with incredible versatility. Musically the band form a giant wall of sound that is nothing short of masterful, each member playing their part to perfection. Such energy, musicianship, and passion was incredibly spellbinding. Foals truly are one of the greatest live bands of all time and their Boardmasters set proved that.
Honourable mentions: George Moir, Lianna La Havas, The Big Moon, The Snuts, Katy J Pearson, Do Nothing, The Kooks, Chubby and the Gang, Sam Fender, Jade Bird.
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