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It's easy to assume that playing a packed out Shepherd's Bush Empire is a big moment for this East Midlands quartet. Not only because it must be exciting to play their latest, rip-roaring, raw electropop record, Rituals to a large audience such as this. But also because this band's been through a lot during their short career.
After being touted as the Next Big Thing in 2010, it was announced soon after that Ben Duffy was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Therefore, it'd be near impossible for a band to be ecstatic that fans are still there for them after all this time and struggle.
The most important thing about this is that these four lads are willing to show it. Smiles were plastered across all of their faces forcing the crowd to throw their hands in the air and jump jubilantly to every one of their infectious electronic songs.
Yet the passion isn't just there to make people have a good time, which of course, people do. When the chorus of ‘Last Forever’ thunders through the venue, the whole audience yell along “We can make this last forever, we can waste time together” in an emphatic nature that makes it clear plenty can listen to this band on repeat. More importantly, Fenech Soler prove tonight that they make electropop that really makes people feel. This is dance music that isn’t just meant to make you move your feet but also your heart and soul.
The more tender moments are shown on songs such as 'Two Cities', which sees them all throw their heads up and down in a triumphant fashion ending with a noticeably sincere thanks to the audience.
With every beat, hit and chord being met with a clap, stomp and cheer, it’s clear that there’s something pretty special these guys manage to communicate across to the audience. That’s not just because of Ben Duffy’s constant hi-fives to front row audience-members and gestures to all areas of the theatre; Fenech-Soler have experienced highs and lows in life, and they’re telling their story which you’ll be utterly compelled by.
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