The Underground Stage
“Second Idol have claimed their recent European dates were just soooo exhausting, but based on tonight’s set they’ve come back not only at fighting weight but fit to knock all comers to the mat. They’ve always been a ferocious noise, but tonight is a step both up and forward, the same burning rage but with […]
“Second Idol tell it straight, sing it hard, and play it at a serrated volume, indie rock done with unflinching intensity, both a blinding heat and a bright, deep cold. In an era of unconscionable compromises, it’s a dark pleasure to watch a band who refuse to bend a single inch.” Gallery Listen
“Second Idol only ever bring strength, an iron will and a heat-forged fury to match its steel-hard sound. Few bands stand as tall as and as firm.” Gallery Listen
“Second Idol are consistently and boilingly cross, fizzing with bubbling rage at -archies and -isms and -ists. Most bands seem happy to remain silent and content, something Second Idol seem utterly incapable of doing. I’m grateful for that. I’m also bloody grateful it’s not aimed at me 🤬”
“I’ve seen Second Idol in many forms over many years but I’ve never heard them even close to as ferocious as tonight. That, by the way, is truly saying something. It’s not the normal, run of the mill savagery they’re capable of though, it’s like they also seem to be having… fun? Don’t get me […]
“Second Idol drive headfirst towards the cliff edge, foot planted firmly to the floor, no flinching. It’s entirely up to you whether you choose to stick with them and fly, or crash in fiery wreckage.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Second Idol give no quarter, fixed in place and refusing to give an inch. Relentless and uncompromising even in its calmer moments, when it really lets go it’d take heavy chains to keep you on the ground.” Gallery Learn More Instagram | TikTok
“Second Idol’s set is as strident and uncompromising as ever, a determined blast to the face. There’s more focus these days too, a band committed to strike you right in the guts, shatter your retinas for good measure, but make absolutely bloody certain you’re paying attention.” Gallery Learn More Instagram
After a quick outfit change, Second Idol’s debut arrives with a barrage of guitars, coming as no surprise to those familiar with the band’s previous form as Bruise Pristine. Opening with a ringing wall of sound, it pounds and strides and generally gives you the death stares, right up in your face and absolutely unfliching. […]