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O2 Victoria Warehouse was the venue tonight for West Lothian indie rockers, The Snuts. Formed in 2015, the band consists of Jack Cochrane (vocals and guitar), Joe McGillveray (guitar), Callum “29” Wilson (bass), and Jordan “Joko” Mackay (drums). They were promoting their new album Millennials, released in February of this year.
The evening kicked off with Jasper Hodges, a 17-year-old musician from Kent. Jasper has built a loyal online community by writing and sharing a new song every day. Armed with his acoustic guitar, a bass player, and a keyboardist, he played an impressive set of what I would describe as indie ballads, reminiscent of Tom Walker and Dermot Kennedy. It was very impressive indeed, and I’m going out on a limb to say I think this young man has a very bright future.
Next up on the big Vic Warehouse stage was Siobhán Winifred, a young artist rapidly rising in the indie-rock scene. She delivered an emotionally charged set, and her songwriting and engaging stage presence were impressive for someone so young. Her live shows are earning her a loyal following across the UK, and tonight it was clear why. The set was both intimate and electric, connecting deeply with the audience. Her vulnerability in songs resonated with listeners, many of whom sang along to every word. Winifred’s sound draws comparisons to artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Sam Fender, combining introspective lyrics with powerful indie-rock instrumentation. Her live energy is a contrast to the anxiety she describes feeling off-stage, giving her performances a raw and authentic edge. Another young artist destined for big things.
The stage then went dark as flashing images appeared on a bank of TVs at the back. The band walked onto the stage and launched straight into “Millionaires”, with Jack Cochrane’s voice filling the venue. The crowd instantly started singing along, and the atmosphere was electric. It was impressive, to say the least. As strobes lit up the stage, the instantly recognizable intro of “Seasons” reverberated around the venue, and the noise levels rose even more. It was hard to hear Jack’s voice over the crowd’s loud singing.
The band flowed straight into the brilliant “Pigeons in New York”, followed by “Yoyo”, both of which sounded big and punchy. “Fatboy Slim”, “Deep Diving”, and “Knuckles” followed, and the entire Victoria Warehouse became a mass of dancing and moshing bodies. “The Rodeo” was followed by one of my favorite Snuts songs, “All Your Friends”.
Jack’s interaction with the crowd was minimal, but it wasn’t necessary. Next was “Don’t Forget It Punk”, before the band launched into “Burn the Empire” and “Zuckerpunch”, which felt harder and edgier live than on the record.
Always, “Hallelujah Moment”, “Top Deck”, and “Sing for Your Supper” were fired at us like musical bullets—perfect slices of spiky garage indie-rock. The band then launched into their Radio 1 breakthrough single, “Somebody Loves You”, with its slightly Caribbean feel. It’s such an uplifting track with an infectious chorus.
“Butterside Down”, “Dreams”, “Maybe California”, “Novastar”, and “What’s Going On” brought the set to a high-octane close, just like it began.
Tonight was another outstanding gig. The band was on top form, and every time I see them, they get better and better. The Victoria Warehouse crowd loved every minute of it, and so did I. A brilliant band, a brilliant crowd, at a brilliant venue. Jack Cochrane’s voice is something to behold; he is undoubtedly one of the best singers I’ve heard in a long while. The band is tight, and they write great songs. If you like your bands to have indie cool, melody, big choruses, and soaring vocals, then this is the band for you.
SET LIST
1. Millionaires
2. Seasons
3. Pigeons in New York
4. Yoyo
5. Fatboy Slim
6. Deep Diving
7. Knuckles
8. The Rodeo
9. All Your Friends
10. Don’t Forget It (Punk)
11. Burn the Empire
12. Zuckerpunch
13. Always
14. Hallelujah Moment
15. Elephants
16. Top Deck
17. Sing for Your Supper
18. Somebody Loves You
19. Butterside Down
20. Dreams
21. Maybe California
22. Novastar
23. What’s Going On
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My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
