It's a sold-out show for the release of Heritage Centre's debut EP The City, The Tree And The Fox in Whelan's. The crowd loves these guys and they in turn love the attention. It's a completely professional performance - there's no self-conscious shuffling on and off stage for this lot. Lights dim for the intro song and at the end, we're even treated to an encore before they disappear into the backstage.
Standout tracks include the excellent 'Death By Silence' - vicious, rocky, perfectly loud - and the single 'Losing Touch' - a soft, not particularly original but very sweet track. They're in their element with the heavier numbers – reminiscent of an early Idlewild or even Snow Patrol before they forgot how to write great songs.
Despite their rock-star posturing they're polite young boys who give a shout-out and thanks to their parents without whom they say there would be no EP. Ah, how sweet.
Support comes from London/Dundalk mates Empire Of Lights with their lovely jingle-jangle indie pop. Sugary and upbeat, comparisons can be drawn with Stars and the now-defunct Belfast band Torgas Valley Reds. It's all beautiful harmonies and warm synths, there is even a melodica! 'Inaction Man' is one of the best songs of the night.
An excellent line up with Heritage Centre tight as hell, exuding a confidence that will hopefully ensure their heritage lives on both in Ireland and across the water. An Irish tour is to follow - if you have any interest in professionally executed indie-rock then go see this band. We insist.
4/5
The Fly - the-fly.co.uk
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