Sometimes a gig is more than just a gig. Occasionally, when the band, venue, sound, people all come together perfectly in the moment, it becomes something bigger, something unfathomable. So it was for Manchester electronic quintet Sea Fever’s hometown show at Gorilla, truly a triumph in every sense of the word.
From the very first note played, dual vocalists Iwan Gronow (Haven/Johnny Marr) and Beth Cassidy (Section 25/Hardway Bros) are a captivating combination, their inimitable stage presence balanced with just enough vulnerability to keep things beautifully human. The pair compliment each other wonderfully, Gronow’s guitar work driving the songs ever forward, Cassidy’s keys creating whole worlds within them. The pair are flanked by New Order’s Tom Chapman and Phil Cunningham, the former sending seismic basslines skyward, the latter effortlessly fizzing guitar lines in and around Elliot Barlow’s gloriously groove heavy rhythms. It’s an dizzying array of talent, bolstered even further by Patcched International’s incredible visuals.
With as yet unreleased new material being treated as fan favourites and established cuts such as non-album single Dilemma and epic closer De Facto awarded anthemic devotion, it’s clear Sea Fever already have a committed and passionate following. It’s a following that’s certain to explode with the forthcoming release of the band’s sophomore album.
You can check out Sea Fever’s debut album Folding Lines, watch live videos and buy merch here.
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