The Underground Stage
“Stirr open a gig billed as all-shoegaze but while there are many excellent squalls of guitar, Stirr add more than that to the mix, with more gentle and cleaner tones, and even a saxophone complimenting the expected moments of more tempestuous sound. There’s a quiet confidence, even in the really, really loud bits.” Gallery Listen
“This intelligent debut from Stirr keeps its head screwed on, patient and deliberate, with *just* the right balance of pounding and atmospherics to remain intriguing without ever going over its skis”
“I think this is Stirr’s second show ever, and if I’m right about that then I’m definitely right that this a band to watch like a hawk. Their set tonight rarely loses its temper but it’s always there, just bubbling under the surface. When it does let it all go, it’s a truly magnificent explosion. […]