The worldly influences of the Liverpudlian’s euphoric rhythms glazed over The Green Door Store as Forest Swords captured the minds of watchers with isolating melodies and experimental drum effects.

An anonymous friend on bass accompanied Matthew Barnes on stage, aiding a captivating performance. Introductions to songs were artistically tailored, with smooth transitions allowing tracks to seamlessly breeze through.

Soft, melancholic synth patterns incorporated Indian influences and were used to create airy sound effects, building on Barnes’s bewitching guitar riffs which sat above the settling trip-hop drum beat that lay underneath.

Blissfully trippy visuals accompanied the enchanting sounds. The repetitive images of a lady jumping played on a screen at the back of the stage, hypnotising watchers as they stood silently, captivated by the visual, audio masterclass unfolding in front of them.

Barnes received the news of his Get Into This award success shortly after the show. The faultless performance to his Brighton crowd showcased why the coveted award now belongs to him.

The globally-influenced sound and musical versatility of Forest Swords left the audience engrossed. The psychoactive display corresponded perfectly to the music and capped off a perfectly well-rounded show.