It has been a good year for the Bath-based indie rock quartet, with the release of their singles ‘A Little Late’ and ‘Rewind’, they are certainly making their mark on the music scene. Supporting the likes of Anteros and The Sherlocks, not to mention how they were recently showcased on Radio X, 2018 looks set to be a great year for them.
The group are no strangers to London, having performed there on multiple occasions - most recently supporting Swindon-based indie rock trio YVES at Hoxton Square and for their first headliner at The Finsbury Pub earlier in the year.
The Sunday night gig in the vibrant City of London was definitely something to remember. Kicking their second headliner off with ‘Rapture’, people continued to flock in the dimly lit, underground venue, of The Sebright Arms. Having such a big turnout considering it was a Sunday night provided a warm and friendly atmosphere which enabled Farebrother to perform at their highest level.
“Such a good turnout for a Sunday night. Sundays just don’t exist where we’re from, so it’s great to see so many faces tonight!” [Tom Hunt– Lead Singer]
Performing songs such as ‘Driveway’, ‘Fourteen’ and ‘Teenage King’ it was exciting to be able to listen to some new material. Singing with clear enunciation and high tones you can see just why he is the designated front-man of the quartet. Hunt delivers such punchy notes which enable the crowd to embrace the music as smiles beam from their faces and their bodies start to sway in synchrony. As he sings ‘Fourteen’, Tom Jumps off stage and makes his way into the middle of the crowd.
Humour never goes a miss at a concert. During an intermission, the microphone muffles as Tom conducts a small speech jokingly saying how it sounds like Christopher Walken has taken over his voice.
Finishing the night off with one of their latest hits ‘A Little Late’ - the room is full of enthusiasm, as the energy from both crowd and performers intensifies. With support from the talented After London and P.F. Phillip and The Night Riders, it provides a well-rounded and rather fitting end to the week. Things can only get better and it is exciting to see that the lads have recently been added to the line-up of the highly anticipated “Barn on the Farm Festival 2018” which takes place in July. For such a young and talented group we are all very much eager to see what Farebrother will have in store for us soon.
Review- Philip Hiscocks
Photography- Chloe Dunscombe