I went to see Lastelle at the Hug and Pint in Glasgow, and honestly? I’m still buzzing. It was one of those gigs where the energy in the room felt way bigger than the venue itself. For such a small space, the atmosphere was massive.
They opened with “Exist” — starting with a build up track that was spoken words with the theme of ‘Exist’ like “To dare is to exist.” It was kind of goosebump-inducing right from the start and very appropriate given the title of their EPs.
The whole room was immediately locked in — you could tell this was going to be something special.
When they played “Life in Silhouettes,” Adam (the vocalist) jumped off the stage and onto the floor, shouting “Glasgow, bang your f**ing heads!”* — and the crowd absolutely went for it. That moment kind of set the tone for the whole night. It wasn’t just a band on a stage — it felt like we were all part of it.
He followed it up with, “We are a band called Lastelle — thank you so much for joining us tonight. I see a couple of you singing, so if you know the words to the next one, sing along…” — and they launched into “Tired Eyes,” which is one of my personal favourites. Hearing it live hit different — heavy, emotional, and full of heart.
A few songs later they played “Changes with the Seasons,” which I feel is so beautiful instrumentally and feels very cinematic, and honestly… wow. It was one of the most emotional parts of the set. Even without vocals, it made you feel so much. Like the kind of song that just washes over you and gives you proper chills.
– @oli.duncanson // Lastelle FacebookThen came “Bitter Seeds,” and Adam hyped the crowd by referring to , “Previous shows’ pits were pretty good, but I wanna see what Scotland can do.” And again — we delivered.
For “Pine,” they let us know they were filming a music video and asked everyone to get involved: “If you wanna be in it, put your hands up.” Everyone moved closer, hands in the air — it was one of the more fun moments, and you could tell the band were loving it too.
One of the highlights for me was when they played “Bluebells”. Adam told us to mosh in slow motion during the build-up, which was absolutely hilarious and weirdly effective — then it dropped into a heavy breakdown that brought chaos (in the best way).
Later in the set, Adam said introduced the next song that really stuck with me:
“Who would’ve thought we’re having enough fun to need to strap yourselves in? This song is called The Silence Hurts the Most ||.”
This one ripped everyone apart. It’s raw, emotional, and really shows the heart of what Lastelle are about. You could see people really feeling it.
Before the final few songs, Adam said:
“We are not all strangers in a room — one thing that brings us together is music. So thank you for reminding us why we exist.”
It was a genuinely touching moment, and it made the last songs hit even harder. They played “Coping Without a Cure,”followed by “The Cage I Built Myself” — their first-ever release. That one had people hugging, singing along, and just properly connecting. It felt personal.
And to close the night, they played “Breathe Me In.” The crowd went off — according to the band, this was the loudest of the tour so far. Not hard to believe with how hard Glasgow showed up.
This gig had everything — emotion, chaos, community, and a band that clearly pours everything into what they do. Seeing Lastelle in a venue like the Hug and Pint made it feel even more special. If you get the chance to see them live, do it. You’ll leave sweaty, emotionally wrecked, and really, really glad you went.