King Tut’s hosted another electric night on 8th October for the breath-taking alt-rock band Sterling Press.
A strong lineup of supporting artists took the stage first, starting with The Squints, Discola, then followed by The Claes. Alt-indie band The Claes set the tone with fast-paced, upbeat tracks that had the crowd moving. Avid concertgoers even had their own chant “The Claes are on fire!” that echoed between each song.
By 10pm, the stage was set for the striking alt-rock four-piece Sterling Press, who took the stage with radiating energy that instantly ruled the room. The band’s sound is laden with heavy reverb guitars and drums, with a strong stage presence and catchy vocals.
Comprised of Marlon Reynier on vocals, keys, Ed Higgins on guitar and vocals, Lucien Ismael on drums and Greg Smith on guitar – the four-piece blend genres of punk rock, alt-indie and electro rock that would appeal to fans of Gorillaz, Kasabian and The Beatles.
The set consisted of tracks encompassing their signature sound – heavy layered guitars and entrancing reverb – such as in their newest release ‘London Girls’ that came out on 2nd October. This was a crowd-favourite during the set, with a handful of loyal fans at the front singing along. Some slower, more melancholic tracks also featured the set, but then had a quick turnaround back to their strong instrumentals and upbeat rhythms. The band kept the energy high with regular chatty intersections to keep the crowd active and engaged for the rest of the show.
The four-piece are set to expand their following on their current headline tour across the UK, with their London and Southampton shows still to come. With more new music on the horizon to follow from their latest release ‘London Girls’, it will be exciting to watch what the future holds for Sterling Press.