The Underground Stage
“Victoria released their preposterously good ‘Treats’ album last year, but have only just (hurray!) made a vinyl version of it, which means we get a rock-solid excuse to show up and hear a bunch of these shining, jangling, pounding songs all over again. No, nothing’s changed – it’s as accomplished and solid and bouyant as […]
“Victoria’s new album is a joy – it’s as smart as a whip and brimming with fizz that tickles you in all the parts. Live though, there’s something extra. Not that anything’s missing from the studio version, but more that the life that’s given to these tracks IRL makes them shine even brighter. When the […]
“Victoria celebrate their recent track ‘Justify’ with today’s set, a perfect demonstration of why time on the tools matters. No-one here is a beginner, and a lifetime of learning shines through in these songs. They’re sharp and jangly and intelligent songs to start with, but the years round the block hasn’t made them wearier, it’s […]
“Victoria walk with the light swagger of wisdom, of knowing how and when to do things *just* so, seemingly with the least amount of effort. It takes decades to make a set like this – a masterclass in guitars and song – come off so effortless.” Gallery Learn More Instagram
“Victoria have come from some pretty amazing bands – Vines, Community Radio, Youth Group, Songs – so it’s no surprise that, even when kinda-sorta still working shit out there are flashes of utter genius. There are moments of jangly wonder, moments where I think of Pavement. Hell, I’ve *been* at worse Pavement shows than this. […]