With early curfews now the norm, Cupids took to the stage around 10. Currently touring with Blossoms, the band launched into their set with a track called ‘Horror’. Perhaps it was just the venue (or refreshments consumed) but the sound appeared a little different with a grittier and rockier edge to it that I had not picked up on in the past. The chemistry between the tight four-piece has always impressed and it was once again evident with Jake, Sid and Ryan commanding the stage with James smashing his kit in the background. It is not just the name that has changed with many of the old Gramotones tunes no longer present in the set, not that this was an issue as the songs on offer were top drawer with debut Cupids track ‘A Study In Extremes’ being a stand-out and reminding me somewhat of early Crowded House/Split Enz material. ‘Corporate Whipping Boy’ closed the set out and left the crowd panting like a dog in heat for more of the same.
Words: Bazza Mills
Twitter: @bazzamills
Words: Bazza Mills
Twitter: @bazzamills