Justin Vallesteros’s easy-listening style was thrown aside, as Craft Spells’ first Brighton appearance was certainly a memorable one.

It’s been four years since debut LP, Idle Labor was recorded in the comfort of Vallesteros’s Seattle bedroom.

Channeling clear 1980s influences, and a layer of sombre lyrics, you’d expect the five-piece to produce a similar vibe on the live stage.

However, this couldn’t have been further from the truth.

Heavy guitars and fast riffs were the theme of the night, as the group played through all their material. Most recent release title track, Nausea, included a huge, psychedelic intro, whilst distorted riffs of tracks, such as Party Talk, drowned out the monotonous vocals.

An eccentric mishmash of characters graced the stage. The three guitarists jumped around, as a gormless synth player stood in the shadows, his haunting chords lying underneath.

A jar of honey sat on top of an amp, which Vallesteros drizzled into his mouth during a deliberately awkward pause. A confused crowd hilariously looked around, as he proudly explained his recent flu recovery.

After The Moment saw the biggest response of the night, before a hugely sped up version of You Should Close The Door brought the tireless show to a close.

Four stars