Opening the show with ‘Sin’, the Nottingham five-piece start off beautifully with guitar and vocals then the rest follows, the vocals are soothing and harmonic, sounding ceremonial to kick it all off.
After releasing All Our Favourite Stories it seems the band have found who they are, with similarities to Two Door Cinema Club and the Maccabees- it’s pleasing to hear their tracks live.
‘Talk Through the Night’ is an upbeat song compared to the first, it could be a summer song that people hear for the first time and adore.
It is interesting to see frontman Rob Milton switch instruments with Lawrence ‘Trev’ Cole as he gives the bass to Milton while tackling the saxophone.
Hearing the brass play throughout some of the songs shows they are on a different level to most indie bands.
The intimate setting allows means Milton can engage the crowd during song changes, letting them know his appreciation, noting that even know the band are only beginning they are still humble mentioning how happy he is to have released an album – it’s sweet to see they haven’t lost touch.
‘Do The Right Thing’, the latest song to be released, pleases the crowd as they start to loosen up and dance.
Similarly to their other songs, they start off steady – an easy pace, soothing to listen to then builds up and makes you want to dance.
Like many other bands, they are always excited to let their fans hear some new songs and tonight is no different as they showcase ‘I’d Never Hit You Back’.
Although the title sounds ominous it’s a delight to hear with a gritty indie feel that lingers throughout the crowd.
The band proceed with a few more songs from the album, which the crowd really get into.
The final two songs, ‘Young’, played acoustically with the five piece around one guitar and microphone – an amazing, sweet sight to see, and ‘Teenage Daughter’, look and sound like the crowd’s favourites.
The crowd know both songs well and don’t hold back to sing while the band play, showing that even though its only the beginning Dog is Dead are on to something special.
Words: Hannah Gibson
Photos: Simon Jones
