The Underground Stage
“Allerdyce carry you through air, a cloud made of light and fluff plus the occasional spike right into the spine. It takes gallons and gallons of skill to walk this confidently, this lightly, and still land with such kinetic force. Chock full of wonders and delights.” Gallery Listen
“Allerdyce’s set is magnificently loud but never really raises its voice, a masterclass of clever, light-touch songwriting that keeps its temper but still pushes at the walls and ceiling. Fabulous and rich, a deep pleasure.” Gallery Listen
“A giddy escape, ‘Spoon Song’ is a woozy, staggering romp. Whirling fast enough to fall apart, and wheeling in the air like a happy drunken bird, it’s soaringly good fun 🦅”
“This Allerdyce set is powered by *that* sort of voice, the type that could both knock down brick walls and lull you into a fitful sleep. It’s a massive sound all on its own but alongside a varied and agile band – with a sax! I love saxes! – it turns into, by turns, a […]