The Crofters Rights, May 11th 2022
Softcult are as much a force for change as they are a band.
Canadian twins Phoenix & Mercedes take the stage at a packed Crofters rights with a message ready to be screamed in our faces. A message about exactly what any of us should put up with & tolerate before we say NO MORE.
And it’s a message born of the bitter experience of a music industry that tried its best to chew them up & spit them out, but the North American’s were never going to be victims.
Their inner strength is conveyed perfectly through their music. And it’s a political, social message that aims to make you think & make a positive change.
Performance wise we are treated to a 12 song set. With the duo showing harmonies to die for and a chemistry that was infectious. There is also a lovely touch of modesty & humility as they say how grateful they are to play a packed room. As being their first time in the UK they weren’t sure if anyone would be there. Songs such as “Another Bish”, “Spit it out” & “Take it Off” set this band apart from their peers. While the message behind encore track “BWBB” (boys will be boys) resonates hard in todays climate.
Excellent gig from an excellent band.
The Bristol Nomad@bristolnomad_gigphotography
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Chief, the one that bugs the team for team for their reviews and images. Creator and founder of The Bristol Gig Guide. Can usually be found swamped in admin or getting cramp kneeling at the front of a gig.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Gig Reviews, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots, Videography work, Interviews and Touring
First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996.
First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana!
Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK
