Blistering confidence and huge, extended tracks saw Concorde erupt in a frenzy of rock bliss, as Wolf Alice left their mark with an unforgettable show on Thursday night.

It was immediately apparent the five-piece haven’t relaxed since they conquered The Haunt last year. Suspense filled the room, as dimmed lights and dramatic background music lured the tense crowd into a sense of uncontrollable anxiety, before front-woman Ellie Rowsell and her bandmates finally appeared.

The group did not hold back in an intense performance. Guitarist, Joff Oddie constantly threw himself around the stage, and, along with bassist, Theo Ellis, teased screaming fans with their extravagant playing. Rowsell’s mysterious stares pierced through the crowd, in a dark, well thought out performance.

Prolonged instrumentals further enhanced the huge sound, prompting an incredible reaction, visibly pleasing the band. New material from impending album, My Love Is Cool, was previewed sporadically throughout the set. These new tracks felt original and exciting, with heavy drones and lustful, teasing vocals clashing perfectly in countless intersections.

An adrenaline-fuelled encore was met with a number of ecstatic stage dives, bringing a colossal end to one of Brighton’s standout shows of the year so far.

Dan Miller