Countless times have Hinds performed in Brighton over past couple of years, and this was a true call to arms to their fervent legion of admirers.

Of their devotees, old/young, male/female, punk/punter - all were present at their biggest Brighton show to date. Since their first outing at the now-defunct Joker, they still perform with the wide-eyed enthusiasm they demonstrated when they began writing songs in their bedrooms.

In that vein, Brighton has remained dear to their hearts as they took to compare the open and expressive vibe of their hometown Madrid to our fair city. Safe to say that this went down extremely well with all in attendance.

“Let’s go crazy” singer Carlotta Cosials continually chanted, just before they burst into Chili Town and San Diego which exemplified their burgeoning craft as the consummate school disco anthem band.

You could feel the teenage romance blossoming. Even throughout perpetual sound issues they still maintained their unwavering smiles and infectious cheer, much to the glee of the feverish crowd.

And they knew how to ramp the atmosphere up a notch - the walls nearly shattered with inaudible cheer when guitarist Ana Perrote coyly asked: “So, who’s drunk?”. Based on the subsequent decibel level reached, it was evident that those present were drinking something slightly stronger than Panda Pops.

Thee Headcoatees favourite Davey Crockett served as a set closer and punctuated a gig that felt like a homecoming of sorts. After playful exchanges of instruments with their tour crew, the energy was palpable as all members of the band merrily pogoed up and down as they sang, to which the crowd promptly followed suit.

After a brief disappearance, Hinds returned for the encore playing New For You from recent The Club which segued into finale Bamboo, the track that introduced the band to the world.

Hinds’ sincerity and appreciation for their growing fanbase that has supported them throughout their short whirlwind journey is evident. In hindsight, I can imagine that all musicians wished they garnered the same level of adoration.

Thomas Curtis-Horsfall