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Twin Atlantic are clearly not strangers to the capital, having played their fair share of sweaty gigs here but the last time they hit up Electric Brixton in London was extra special. With many people still understandably rattled from the events in Manchester earlier in the week, the men from Glasgow provided a reminder of how live music is a remarkable thing. It is a place of unity, one that won’t be taken away by fear.
It is crazy to think that this year marks Twin Atlantic’s tenth year as a band yet to witness the ever growing fanbase they have acquired as well as their growth as musicians, it is evident that the hard work and relentless touring has paid off. Truly encompassing their long spanning career, while there was a focus on newer material off their latest release GLA, older classics like ‘Old Grey Face’ or ‘Yes, I Was Drunk’ were not left forgotten.
There were plenty of big moments throughout the night – if you’re more into mellow heartfelt moments, soft crooner ‘A Scar To Hide’ off the latest record leading into ‘Crash Land’ is a beautiful segment of peace amongst more upbeat tunes. No matter how often you hear ‘Crash Land’ live, there is nothing quite like the reverberating sound of the crowd singing the words along in unison. It is moments like this, especially with the timing of this gig, that serves as a strong reminder that there is still a safe space in music.
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That being said, the remainder of the night was nothing short of energetic, filled with feel-good tunes like ‘Free’ and ‘Brothers and Sisters’. With all the rapturous singing and bopping along throughout the night, it is no surprise that vocalist Sam McTrusty joined in the fun with a crowd surf for the anthemic ‘No Sleep’, much to everyone’s enjoyment. Ending on a high note, ‘Heart and Soul’ saw the room go wild for the final time that night.
At this point, it almost feels like Twin Atlantic should be playing venues much bigger that Electric Brixton. Yet if anything, the four-piece truly have a way of making even the most intimate of gigs feel massive, with a sound transcending the limits of venue walls. The band have been destined for great things for a while now, and it seems there’s no slowing down yet.
