{"id":119977,"date":"2022-06-28T18:58:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T17:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mancunion.com\/?p=119977"},"modified":"2022-07-04T14:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T13:43:44","slug":"sterling-press-return-to-london-with-a-bang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mancunion.com\/2022\/06\/28\/sterling-press-return-to-london-with-a-bang\/","title":{"rendered":"Sterling Press return to London with a bang"},"content":{"rendered":"

Returning to London for the first time since July 2021\u2019s hometown gig, this was not a night to miss for anyone familiar with Sterling Press<\/strong> \u2013 and they certainly lived up to the anticipation.<\/p>\n

The now Liverpool-based band played a sold-out show at The Grace in July last year, and, after a cancelled Oslo show in January, they finally announced their return with a trip to East London\u2019s Sebright Arms. Following a slew of northern supports, their first headline show since the Very Fun Times Tour<\/em> in October had fans extremely excited, with a noticeable buzz around the venue before they kicked off.<\/p>\n

The gig opened with newcomers Mint<\/strong>, who warmed the crowd up with a fantastically rowdy display, setting the mood for the rest of the night – definitely ones to watch.<\/p>\n

Once they finished, the excitement for what was to come was immediately evident, and as the packed bar filtered down to the venue, it all kicked off.<\/p>\n

Opening with the punky, \u2018Las Vegas\u2019, an unreleased track, the boys set the tone for the rest of their set. The sample heavy tune combined driving guitars, powerful vocals, and witty lyricism to make for the perfect set opener. They followed with \u2018Daisy\u2019, another high energy track to keep the tempo up, leading to a mixture of moshing and dancing, with everyone clearly loving what they were hearing.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Ed Higgins – Anne Maningas @version3point1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then followed another of the tunes they released last year, the ska-infused \u2018Lots of Noise\u2019, the only song in the set sung by guitarist Ed Higgins<\/strong>. Changing the pace slightly, but maintaining the energy, this crowd pleaser showcased a somewhat different side to the band, but a very welcome one.<\/p>\n

Not ones to overdo it too soon, Sterling Press slowed us down slightly, showcasing another unreleased tune, \u2018Sorry Love.\u2019 Another slower unnamed track followed, in which lead singer Marlon Reynier<\/strong> puts down his bass in favour of the freedom of the stage; adding a incredible bit of crowd participation halfway through, before breaking into the anthemic \u2018Nothing at All\u2019, which has been a main-stayer of the headline set from the very beginning.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Marlon & Crowd – Anne Maningas @version3point1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As we reach the back end of their set, we\u2019re treated to their upcoming single, \u2018What Would You Do?\u2019, which promises to be an outstanding return for the band. Laced with some fitting samples, punchy vocals and huge guitar parts, the track showcases everything the band do so well; without a doubt a highlight of the evening! \u2018Confetti\u2019 came as the \u201cofficial\u201d penultimate track in the set, and it certainly satisfied the moshing section of the crowd, causing anarchy for a couple of minutes, before we arrived at the anthemic \u2018Plastic Bag\u2019 (released in October of last year). A powerhouse tune, a crowd favourite, and a fitting way to end their evening in East London.<\/p>\n

As it ended, the chants of \u201cone more song\u201d were a fitting testament to the fantastic performance and night.<\/p>\n

It wouldn\u2019t have been a Sterling Press show without their debut single, the brilliant Britpop number that forever goes down well. Having taken a moment or two off stage following \u2018Plastic Bag\u2019, the boys returned for one last closing singalong, greeted with an ecstatic ovation, they performed \u2018Very Fun Times\u2019, ending a superb night with a bang.<\/p>\n

If you still haven\u2019t gone to a Sterling Press gig\u2026 make it your number 1 priority! The boys are set to blow up over the next year and with a big few months ahead, including the release of \u2018What Would You Do?\u2019 and a few more of the unreleased great tunes that were teased, you must keep an eye out for their movements.<\/p>\n