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Leeds has always been a hotspot for shows, especially in regards to the punk, hardcore and emo variety. Tonight is a perfect example of this (minus the hardcore part), and sees three great bands put on a fantastic show to boot.<\/p>\n
Beginning such an extravaganza is Sheffield emo\/indie rock duo Nai Harvest<\/strong>. Their set is a mile stone for the band as it\u2019s their biggest show to date. With such an opportunity to expose their output to a large audience, the band waste not a single second. Kicking things off with \u2018Whatever\u2019<\/em>, the title track from their superb debut LP, one can feel the frictitious and vibrant energy on offer. This energy hooks many people in, even from the very back you can hear the front singing along to the a few songs. As well as playing material from album \u2018Whatever\u2019<\/em>, the band don\u2019t shy away from the noodley aesthetics of early material like \u2018The Bikes & the Basement\u2019<\/em>. The duo is catchy, borderline shouty, melancholic and steady, all elements which uphold the band brilliantly. As well as recent and older songs, the band showcases a couple of new songs on an upcoming seven inch due for release in the winter. The songs have slower parts, which have a Dinosaur Jr. vibe about them, before fuming off in a fast indie punk tempo, quintessentially the band\u2019s own formula. Ending on \u2018Sitcom Fade-In\u2019<\/em>, the duo end on a high note as they succeed in grabbing the crowd hook, line and sinker; bravo guys! (4\/5)<\/p>\n The anticipation for this next band has been growing at a fast rate since they announced these UK shows. Despite losing three of their members, guitarist\/vocalist Ben Walsh and Keyboardist\/vocalist Brianna Collins have ploughed through with the help of three friends, which include former members of Basement. Now, here at the Cockpit in Leeds, indie rock cult favourites Tigers Jaw <\/strong>are ready to show their fabulous palette.<\/span><\/p>\n After watching two great bands, a music fan would find it impossible to think the evening could get any better than this. As soon as The Menzingers <\/strong>start playing, all doubts are annihilated. Opening with \u2018The Obituaries\u2019<\/em>, the Scranton quartet display a tireless energy from the get go. They play an anthemic ball of catch with their fans, who sing along to every belter of a song the band has to offer in their setlist. \u2018Good Things\u2019<\/em>, \u2018A Lesson in the Abuse of Information Technology\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Time Tables\u2019 <\/em>are just a few cuts of such a fine smorgasbord on offer this evening. Besides the honed songwriting, it is the delivery and reactions that truly define this moment. Endless stage dives and group shenanigans present a wave that sees no sign of dying down. Finishing off with a cover of \u2018Are You There Margaret? It\u2019s Me, God.\u2019 <\/span><\/em>by The Lawrence Arms and \u2018Casey\u2019<\/em>, the band just leave their fans baying for more.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
The five-piece treat their ecstatic fans to a slew of crowd favourites, beginning with \u2018The Sun\u2019 <\/em>which sounds just as fuzzy and loveable on record.\u00a0 You don\u2019t even notice the line-up change as the band are incredibly tight presenting the fabric of what makes them Tigers Jaw<\/strong>. Moody heart on sleeve melancholy, pop guided instruments and a brash but charming honest energy. Whilst the likes of \u2018Smile\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Jet Alone\u2019 <\/em>are passionately grin inducing, the biggest reaction is greeted towards material from their much loved self-titled LP. \u2018Never Saw It Coming\u2019<\/em>, \u2018Plane vs. Tank vs. Submarine\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Chemicals\u2019 <\/em>just cause the crowd to go crazy and sing all the way to the heavens. It\u2019s a wonderful spectacle to behold, but this is brightened further by the news that the band will release a new album in the near future. By a stroke of genius, Tigers Jaw <\/strong>finishes their set with classic song \u2018I Saw Water\u2019<\/em> which sees voices raised higher and stage dives galore. To quote a phrase written in tipp-ex on the wall outside, \u201cLong live Tigers Jaw!\u201d (4\/5)<\/span><\/p>\n