The Underground Stage
“Blake Williams sharp emo and pop-punk gets a drummer for this set, adding some glorious space and a raw edge that amplifies the sizzle in the songs. Sad-face songs played with joy and abandon, noisy melody and happy racket.” Gallery Listen
“Day We Ran absolutely pack out Waywards tonight and give nothing short of the impression that they could have parked up here all week long and sold out every single night. It is *rammed* in here, and the front row is entirely made up of dedicated, young, female fans. I am the *only* bloke in […]
“Vertebrae hammer and sand, heavy and abrasive, but without ever losing groove or tune. Bags of big guitars, dollops of extra rhythm, it’s a fiesta of head-nodding, shoulder-shaking good fun, grungy and sharp – and the new one at the end is enough to take your head clean off.” Gallery Listen
“Lush, clever, and rich, The Enthusiast’s set is a picturesque field of rolling hills, although the noisier bits – which include a trumpet – warn you to watch where you tread. It’s a truly lovely set filled with bitey moments, a chocolate-box painting of waist-high grass but containing the occasional monster.” Gallery Listen
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