We Are The Ocean storm Liverpool for the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour

Next up to face the packed confines of The Shipping Forecast, Arcane Roots take to the stage looking as dapper as ever. Their sense of style isn’t all they’re bringing to tonight’s show: the trio are masters of their craft. Their brand of intricate and jagged rock’n’roll comes packed with an extra shot of adrenaline, and it takes only moments for the band to throw themselves into action, with frontman Andrew Groves switching from melodic singing to intense screams with all the ease of breathing. Quickly rallying the crowd with their anthemic offerings, the three-piece’s set is potent from the get go.

Finally, We Are The Ocean cram themselves on to the tiny stage for the last set of the night. Bursting into old favourite ‘Nothing Good Has Happened Yet’, the name of the game is clear: there’s going to be lots of singing along tonight.

Moving swiftly through different parts of their discography, each song sounds massive - especially new single ‘ARK’ - in the tiny room, and their audience knows every word. Songs like ‘What It Feels Like’ and ‘Bleed’ come packed with an aggressive growl, before ‘Young Heart’ shows off frontman Liam Cromby’s gorgeous vocals.

Drawing proceedings to a wonderful close as sweat drips from the walls, Cromby picks up an acoustic guitar for ‘Chin Up, Son’ and the reaction is incredible. Arms aloft, voices raised, the last few lines are sung by everyone in the room. It’s enough to cause goose bumps.

The UK Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING tour in association with DIY continues on to:

NOVEMBER
22 Los Campesinos! + Johnny Foreigner: The Flapper, Birmingham

DECEMBER
05 Tonight Alive + Only Rivals: Cluny 2, Newcastle

There’s also a London date still under wraps - watch this space.

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