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California post hardcore/rock quartet Movements brought their European/UK tour to Glasgow’s Garage on Sunday to celebrate the release of their album Ruckus!
Webbed Wing
A three piece grunge rock band from Philly USA were first on the line up for tonight’s show. It was Webbed Wing’s first time in the UK and I’m unsure they managed hit the right chord with the Glasgow crowd.
The drummer (Jake Clarke) and bassist (Mike Paulshock) were really giving it their all and had a lot of energy on stage. Guitarist/Singer Taylor Madison has a pretty unique voice which I really liked and he tried his hardest to interact with the Glasgow audience, however there was an obvious communication barrier as both band and crowd were not understanding each other.
Personally for me, I prefer the band recorded than I do live. I enjoyed listening to their EP Right after I smoke This on the lead up to the show. It would be great to see them in the UK again to see if it was just an off night.
Soft Cult
Canadian Twin Sister duo Phoenix and Mercedes, known as Soft Cult got a great Glasgow reception. There set was a real eclectic mix of grunge/rock/indie so really something for everyone. The band writes songs with real political undertones exploring all that is wrong in society stating “We Live In A Fucked Up World” during their set. Their sound was so full and Mercedes voice is soul stirring. Check out their most recent EP See you in the dark.
Movements
Movements played a blinder of a set! They created the most energetic, perfect, exciting set I’ve seen in a long time. Walking on stage to a remix of A.M.P from their new album Rukus, you could feel the energy in the room. Glasgow was buzzing to have this band back in town after four years. The crowd were up for a good time; crowd surfing, mosh pits and singing.
“Lets make a deal Glasgow, if you give us the same energy during our new stuff, we will play the old songs you want to hear”
Front man Patrick Miranda is terrific to watch, his vocal is flawless and he has so much energy its electric. Miranda’s crowd engagement went down incredibly well with the Glasgow fans, the audience were in the palm of his hand. The band kept us wrapped up in the passion and emotion of their set list.
A comprehensive set list taking us on a journey with them through out, insanely creative with their song choices, tempo changes and gapless playback. Playing old hits such as full circle and colour blind amongst new Tunes Lead pipe and I hope you choke from their latest album Rukus!
Movements are a well oiled machine but not in a robotic sense. More that their performance was exceptional, everything hit with so much enthusiasm and it was faultless. I was in awe.
The band ended the night on what some may see as dark tune daylily, talking about the struggles of mental health and depression. However reminding us all that “pink cloud days” exist, when things are much easier to deal with. It was a moment of reflection amongst fans and hearing everyone sing the lyrics was moving to say the least.
"And I think it's time you had a pink cloud summer cause you've gone too long without a smile"
A show I will never forget and feel lucky to have witnessed. I have a feeling this will be the last time we see Movements in a venue the size of the Garage as with the new album and a near sell out US, European and UK tour they are only going to grow in popularity.
I was fortunate enough to bump into Spencer York (Drummer) in a bar after the show and he commented on how much him and the band love Glasgow and couldn’t talk highly enough of the staff in The Garage. I already can’t wait to see the band again. I hope they don’t leave us waiting quite so long next time!
A performance I won’t forget. Memories were certainly made on Sunday. Movements are a must see band
