The Last Dinner Party live at XOYO, London.

[@BonesMuhroni]

This band is going to be huge.

[@LouSmith]

Oh yes.

[@gwynsea8162]

Couldn't agree more! Real quality songs

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@fasdafasfl1]

no shit

[@LouSmith]

@@fasdafasfl1 none at all.

[@Stoneman180190]

From small British pubs of like 50 people to thousands of people at Glastonbury, Coachella and Lollapalooza.

[@LouSmith]

From small acorns, great Oak trees grow. They were always going to get too big for their pot, but I saw them just recently, back in the very pub in which they played their first gig raising money for Palestinian medical aid.

[@niallq8447]

Reading and Leeds this month. Another big one.

[@Greensleeve11]

They feel like ABBA mixed with Kate Bush mixed with early 2000s indie rock. Super impressive band

[@LouSmith]

They’ve had the ABBA thing a couple of times. Definitely impressive.

[@Xtalllll]

More like early Bowie/Roxy/Bolan. Glam, not disco.

[@LouSmith]

Glam, not disco sounds like a tee shirt

[@terriblefrosting]

I've seen this comment on ALL their videos.

[@LouSmith]

Must be true.

[@miseryguts1325]

Her voice... She could command any room. Stunning. The music is fantastic as well. Want to hear more. I get chills/echoes of Siouxsie Sioux

[@LouSmith]

That’s a far more upbeat comment than your name would suggest. Maybe it warmed your cockles. It’s undeniable though.

[@miseryguts1325]

@@LouSmith ha ha yeah, you know what they say, never judge a boom by its cover. Which, I have to say is a bloody odd saying, as that was the only way to judge a book. Love this band. Hope to see a lot lot more of them and some music on vinyl would be amazing

[@LouSmith]

I heard Nick Abbot make exactly the same remark about books/covers just last night. I’m sure there will be a slow, but inevitable release of the trove of gems that lieth within their collective talent pool. I’m looking forward too!

[@mthwvr]

@@LouSmith you perform an ongoing service to people like me once from London now in Tucson. Fat Whites to LDP you are my window into the Windmill and the next great thing. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

[@LouSmith]

And thank you. Glad you appreciate.

[@tharukaherath9855]

I'm glad they've gotten the virality and popularity they deserve, such a great band!

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@lynjazz5122]

They have their own particular sound, and one which only they possess. Their uniqueness is refreshing...

[@LouSmith]

Yup. Time was just waiting for them.

[@romanasky6820]

Can't stop listening to this.

[@samuelschirmer5999]

Not really it’s just nick cave and Florence Welch having a music baby

[@LouSmith]

@@samuelschirmer5999 not sure about Florence. Her voice always grated to my ears. Of course they haven’t grown up in a vacuum, but they’ve used their influences to pretty great effect. These are really well crafted songs that are going to reach a great many people.

[@alexbreyer6921]

I kinda think they sound like a ton of other artists. Not bad, but not really so unique.

[@petermaffay8312]

Saw them in Berlin last week, cant believe this performance is already close to two years old. Found them when their first single was published and am very glad they made it ❤

[@LouSmith]

And made it how!

[@LouSmith]

@wanderswithdan luckily they can and do play for money. They found something that other people wanted, and worked on it. It made everyone happy. Apart from Dan. 😞 I feel a bit sorry for Dan. Not a lot though.

[@kierand9410]

@@LouSmith What happened to Dan?

[@LouSmith]

Haha. I think he must’ve retreated with his tail between his legs. Maybe got deleted. He was a shit poster who clearly found himself outnumbered.

[@kierand9410]

@@LouSmith oh funny, thought it was a band mate who got booted! You’ve got cracking taste man. Digging anyone in particular on the London circuit at the moment? Just got into last dinner party and it’s got me distraught I hadn’t heard more than ‘nothing matters’ sooner and itching to get out to more gigs.

[@Phoenix197]

I discovered this band on spotify, but was sad they only had one song. I was kind of worried starting this video, hoping they werent one hit "to me" wonder. This band is PHENOMENAL! I'm swept up in the emotion and music. I can't wait to see what comes next for them!

[@LouSmith]

Aww. Don’t be sad. There’s going to be a whole lot more to come as you have now seen. Just patience required.

[@rustyshackleford1040]

Album drops in February

[@LouSmith]

Nice work Sherlock.

[@rustyshackleford1040]

@@LouSmith way to comment on EVERY FUCKING COMMENT. Touch grass, dork.

[@adampoll4977]

All of my fave things. Some Siouxie and the Banshees, Cure, Roxy Music, Sparks, Cocteau Twins, P.J. Harvey?... and their own spice with genuinely creative music and talent. Album soon please!

[@LouSmith]

Great summation. A wealth of influences, a depth of their own flavour. A lot to work with and be excited about.

[@gwynsea8162]

Just come back to this to see them again in the "early days" 😂 amazingly I'm still introducing new people to them.. and yes, I'm obsessed... the album is incredible. So much emotion. Interferes with my core programing. Perfection.

[@LouSmith]

Pretty much two years to the day that performance. What a whirlwind. You’re not alone in your perturbed programming.

[@tiredbunny5474]

Interfering with our core programming is a perfect way to put it! The obsession is never ending. Seeing them live is life changing 😊

[@Mike_Judas_Priest_Kalsek]

I'm a metalhead at heart, but I LOVE this band...so refreshing to me. Don't care about the naysayers...I like what I like and I think this is fantastic! Can't wait ti hear the album when it comes out. Cheers!

[@LouSmith]

I’m sure Emily can shred like a head when needed. These gals are talented enough to transcend genre boundaries, something for everyone here.

[@samhastings195]

Watched them yesterday at The Rolling Stones in Hyde Park. Absolutely fascinated, perfect support fit. Can't wait to see more of this band, because it's definitely coming.

[@LouSmith]

It's definitely coming. I can't see them not being massive. You know they only formed in November 2021? I filmed an earlier gig in February and it got seen by the 'right' people who picked them up. Signing to Island Records and a swift induction into supporting the world's biggest supergroup soon followed. Stuff of legend.

[@mcchunk2899]

I was there aswell and searched them up right away brilliant band

[@LouSmith]

@@mcchunk2899 yeah! There's been a definite uptick in viewing stats since they got that gig. What a fairy tale.

[@samhastings195]

@@LouSmith They honestly might be the only thing that gets me to buy KZbin Premium, as I can't buy their music elsewhere. 😂

[@LouSmith]

@@samhastings195 to get rid of ads you mean? Or so you can play in the background?

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I think the reason they have their own sound is "song-craft". They've put the work into writing songs. Not just blasting out speedy 3-chord punk blues. They're writing songs. A lost art in today's music scene.

[@LouSmith]

Exactly so.

[@JonW9999]

Exactly!

[@johndarcy4164]

Yep, each song is a work of art to me, some of them I wasn't immediately keen on, but each time I listened to them I found something in them that I missed earlier, layers of depth that aren't immediately obvious, I don't think it's " pretty pretty " music , but it grows addictive until now I listen to nothing else !

[@johndarcy4164]

The song writing abilities and possibilities are astounding,5 beautifully intelligent young women collaborators ,they seem to be blossoming by the week, glad I'm still around to witness it.

[@tiredbunny5474]

I remember watching this over a year ago thinking they were so very special! No other band has truly captured my heart like they have. Recently saw them in Sydney and it was absolutely stunning. Such genuine human beings and it shows in every performance.

[@LouSmith]

Aww. I’m hoping to see them in London again soon.

[@johndarcy4164]

@@tiredbunny5474 Absolutely spot on .Saw their last gig on 19th October24? at the Apollo London, I thought the u tube video were great but was blown away by the live performance, the sound quality was fab ,a grand piano and a great drummer as well , this band have enhanced my life immeasurably, can't wait to see them again !. It was Abigale's birthday and was slightly emotional which just adds to her charm .

[@James-wj8eq]

I am late to the party ( pardon the pun) but im so happy this band happened to fall into my music search algorithm. Every song a well crafted gem..great musicianship, great vocals. i may hear possible influences from decades past..Queen, ABBA, PJ Harvey ( as we do with most artists) they have certainly created their own unique musical identity! Thanks for uploading!

[@LouSmith]

😃. Welcome to the party. All the comparisons are of quality icons, which have stood the test. I'm sure these gals will do the same.

[@as42635]

I love when a band says, "This is our first time playing this song." and then absolutely kills it. This was a an amazing set!

[@LouSmith]

But also, this is the first time playing this song live, so you're welcome.

[@HeathenClerk]

Man - I've watched your recordings of their shows so many times since the spring; led to following them and EVERY ounce of music press I could find, led to my leaping for joy (and for my wallet) to get tickets to the NYC Bowery show thr MOMENT they were announced, led to more monthslong wait til the show itself. I had several out-of-body experiences during it; I just couldn't believe they were there ten-odd feet away, blasting their brilliance out, live live. Many accolades and credit and all to the band, but am VERY MUCH thanking you for being that spark that changed lives, including mine. (So many side thoughts and comments but will add just one: Godzilla! My god. What a rocker! I feel like a teenager discovering a certain lead airship band too many decades late, but this time, I'm on time! And it's wonderful!)

[@LouSmith]

Thanks for coming back to relive your experience with tldp They got to you way quicker than most bands could dream of, but I can imagine the waiting was still agony. Glad to have helped in that early success. I’m so proud of these phenomenal young women, and very much looking forward to seeing them conquer the hearts of the rest of the world. You’ll be very grateful you got to see them at the Bowery. Cheers!

[@mintghost]

Never heard of them, recommended this video, now ready to consume everything they do.

[@LouSmith]

You'll be able to tell your grandchildren that there was a time you'd never heard of them. Bon appetit.

[@mayu23325]

No comparisons... The Last Dinner Party sounds like The Last Dinner Party! Utterly superb!

[@LouSmith]

Amen!

[@johndarcy4164]

Yes, I love Abigales little shoulder shuffles ,she is a slip of a girl with THE voice ,capable of singing any style.

[@ntz7358]

Keep coming back to this, beautiful.

[@LouSmith]

Welcome back 🙂

[@Twanger..]

Flipping brilliant band, all of them.. ❤

[@LouSmith]

Love judicious use of the “f” word. 😉

[@cluckcluckchicken]

Amazing stage presence!!!

[@LouSmith]

A born performer!

[@EscutCavaller007]

One of the best bands to come out of the 2020s.

[@LouSmith]

Aye.

[@nina7910]

I come back to this performance so often it's ridiculous. Can't wait for their album to drop 😫

[@LouSmith]

I think you are not alone 😉

[@chrissumner414]

Lene lovich springs to mind. Wonderful

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@sah-win]

GodDAMN, this is fantastic! The audio is impressive. Guessing it was tapped into the soundboard because it’s gorgeous. It’s not too often I hear a band one time and get instantly hooked, but this group’s done it.

[@LouSmith]

Thank you. They are amazing, so talented and polished for a young new band. The audio is actually just a single-source audio recorder hanging off one of the columns in the middle of the floor. The sound levels were just right for the positioning it seems, more luck than judgement. I think a lot of people are falling hard for them (as I did) on first exposure.

[@TimSenna]

I'm absolutely spellbound by burn alive so glad it's on recording

[@LouSmith]

It’s a beauty. Tbh though, every song here is a well crafted tour de force.

[@TimSenna]

​@LouSmith very true, I just saw them live at truck & that song was the one that blew me away first listen- feels so operatic

[@LouSmith]

I think it was on your side for me, also Caesar on TV, or whatever it ends up being called.

[@ilmlya]

i need this all in mp3 cassete imusic spotify vinyl everywhere thank u these girls are absolute gifts to us from anything above

[@LouSmith]

Hehe. Praise be.

[@Nikkkk27]

nothing matters saved my life. beautiful song.🖤🏹🍓

[@LouSmith]

That's strong medicine right there.

[@jonathannugent5899]

Great band, and shout out for the amazing quality of this video

[@LouSmith]

Yeah! And thank you. Great sound, lighting and subject matter. A film maker's dream.

[@liznavarro7181]

I’m obsessed with this band!! 🖤 Can’t wait to see them live… 🎶

[@LouSmith]

You must!

[@Bronco541]

This is such a breath of fresh air. My Lady of Mercy reminds me of some of the more creative stuff by Zeppelin. New music today needs stuff like this.

[@LouSmith]

Lucky for new music today, we have this. So much inspiration to draw on.

[@MrsCaraway79]

Amazing sound. First band to make me want to buy an album in years, and I mean years!

[@LouSmith]

It’s gonna be quite a debut.

[@clareb8015]

Me too. I've pre-orderd the CD and cassette.

[@lesaubergines]

Seeing them tomorrow and I haven’t been this excited for a concert in a long time.

[@LouSmith]

Have a great time. They got there very quickly, all things considered.

[@ThePromiseDealer]

Amazing footage! Excellent!

[@LouSmith]

Thank you. 🙏

[@dougalfergusson]

It genuinely staggers me that this band is not already the biggest band in the UK. I must have listened to By Your Side 50x on here and it’s still my favourite song of all time. Replacing Bowie’s Starman, so I’m not messing about here. Stunning.

[@LouSmith]

I don't think it will be long. I think they call it getting all their ducks in a row. Then we're gonna hear plenty.

[@teamEP789]

relax dude "the biggest band in uk" lol

[@LouSmith]

Give them a year.

[@tony.hiscox]

Are they a five piece plus a session drummer or a six piece including a regular drummer?

[@LouSmith]

@@tony.hiscox not quite sure what the situation there is. They had a regular drummer Rhys for the four performances I filmed, but he never appeared in their promo shots. No idea of the reasons for this.

[@gaililieve6157]

this is my favourite band, seen them live and there so amazing, burn alive is just incredible, cant wait for the album

[@LouSmith]

Not long to wait now.

[@firefly7980]

I don’t really follow much new music these days (being 45 and all) however I recently stumbled across this band a couple of weeks ago after listening to the new track by Liam Gallagher and John squire on Spotify and it just kept rolling afterwards into ‘Caesar on a TV Screen’. I’ve been extremely impressed with this band ever since. They are genuinely the first ‘new’ band that I have got into in over a decade. I wish them all the success in the world.

[@LouSmith]

Bless Liam’s cotton socks for being the unusual conduit that brought you here. It’s not a bad place to be. I’m over 60 now, and new live music is mostly what I listen to. I still love all the bands I loved along the way. This band is pretty special, and am sure are having the effect they had on you on loads of folk.

I feel the same. i'm from Argentina in my 46, really dissapointed of general new music until discover this band few month ago. It's fresh, powerful and natural. Its giving me hope of new music. It's also interesting see how they evolved and improved their songs but the essence was there.

[@nicow3235]

I found them today, glad I found them. Thanks for the upload

[@LouSmith]

You're welcome. You're still early to the party.

[@manoutoftime9057]

Cocteau Abba Leg and the Banshees. Superb.

[@LouSmith]

Concise!

[@mimii3000]

So glad I found this! I've been wanting to hear more from this band! Thank you!

[@LouSmith]

Glad you found it two. Last time I looked, this was the best place to watch and listen to their stage set in decent quality. Check out my other videos of them though as they each have their merits. The very red one is the first one I shot, and the one that initially kicked off the stir about them, so has a particular place for me.

[@RoCrown]

This was great. Ever since discovering them I've been a huge fan.

[@LouSmith]

That’s usually the order of things 😉 they are gathering some very huge fans for sure.

[@msmazzo]

they remind me of the Dresden Dolls but with a full band! I am HOOKED! much love from the USA!

[@LouSmith]

A couple of people have made that comparison. They are quite a full band! Back atcha from across the pond.

[@iainwooding1457]

Hoping to get tickets for Cambridge in October. They are going to burst out this year. Such a refreshing and unique sound with some dark 80's vibes

[@LouSmith]

Good luck! Yup. They're bursting all over the shop.

[@SaoirseK]

How I love being able to rewatch history. These are such a gift to have Lou. Thank you for sharing! 👏

[@LouSmith]

Hey Saoirse. I was so happy to have been there 💜

[@SaoirseK]

@@LouSmith I'd say so! I've been watching these videos since you released them in complete awe of what you captured at that very specific and early moment in their career. It was by complete chance that I was able to meet you face to face and praise you in person for your work and what you did. 👏 Looking forward to your next pieces!

[@LouSmith]

Aww. Yes, I enjoyed mingling at the George. I could sense how big they could grow from my first encounter at Venue MOT when I was rewatching the raw footage, goosebumps literally breaking out as I did so at Abi’s obvious star quality and the depth of songwriting and playing skills of the band as a whole. It does make me feel happy to hear how my efforts have hit home, and in some cases really changed lives. I am humbled by that. They are a once in a generation find I believe, so I’m not expecting another to come asking any time soon. I’ll be on the lookout though.

[@SaoirseK]

@@LouSmith beautifully put Lou, and yes you should be very proud of your achievements. You are a big factor in their overall story and it's obvious just how much they care about you too. I hope our paths will cross again at their future tours, till then keep capturing the magic!

[@LouSmith]

Aww thanks Saoirse. Yes, hope so.

[@alanadams7071]

Just won rising star at the Rolling Stones music awards after opening the show with a rendition of MLOM that totally rocked. As they collected the award Abi said we'd like to thank Rolling Stone; that's the magazine not the group. All done with an impish smile on her face. 🙂

[@LouSmith]

Excellent news all round. (Course they did)

[@ninaintheskywithdiamonds]

I’m so excited for their album release

[@LouSmith]

🤩🤩🤩

[@perrymason866]

Sound absolutely fantastic!!

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@mogwaifeartexas]

Awesome band and this is the best recording I've found so far... looking forward to seeing their show at Roundhouse!

[@LouSmith]

Yes, thank you, and see you there!

[@mogwaifeartexas]

@LouSmith Any chance you'll be able to record the set?

[@LouSmith]

I’m not sure if I’ll bring my camera tbh. I won’t be filming them, but may grab some snaps if I do take it.

[@I_Arted]

I love this band ! It's like My Chemical Romance and the Cure had a baby that grew up watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@LouSmith]

Blimey! Two bands, not a woman in sight.

[@nita5593]

Saw them in Hyde Park! Wanted more of them! Girly Goths! Brilliant 👏

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@dougalfergusson]

Pretty sure I’ll be repeating that “I saw them in a little tent at Wilderness in August” for years. Such a great band.

[@LouSmith]

Yeah! They went from trading estate in Bermondsey to supporting the stones in Hyde Park in the blink of an eye. My earliest video of them played it’s small party in that transition.

[@dougalfergusson]

Off to see them on Nov 15th. On a school night. That’s my level of fandom.

[@LouSmith]

It’s a kind of school.

[@adamwebbartistwriterwebb7760]

They deserve it! I like the time signatures in their songs

[@adamwebbartistwriterwebb7760]

I would love the job of their drummer

[@LouSmith]

Well, you've put it out there.😉

[@adamwebbartistwriterwebb7760]

@@LouSmithi I mean it - I think they are fantastic; mind you, the current drummer is excellent - I’d love to have the job though: I used to play for three local bands in Maidstone, Kent - a three price gothic band; a jazz rock band and a cover band. I still live in Maidstone. I used to live in Bexhill - that’s how I know the De La Werr

[@maphazar7549]

So fucken good, man im glad i stumbled on to TLDP

[@LouSmith]

It was bound to happen sooner or later😉

[@jessyrutherford8953]

saw these girlies open End of the Road this summer and it was honestly one of the best live performances i’ve ever seen

[@LouSmith]

They seem to have it in their DNA and with a ringleader like Abi, how could they not up their individual games?

[@mattmack7102]

i saw them open for first aid kit in august and was soo impressed im seeing them on their uk tour

[@LouSmith]

@mattmack7102 they're not gonna be opening anywhere this time next year. Grab them while you can. 😀

[@bradwakey90]

Amazing how this song has developed from then to the masterpiece it became in 2024

[@LouSmith]

Which of the many songs?

[@bradwakey90]

@@LouSmith Yeah sorry, Nothing Matters.

[@bobbysleft-eye3345]

Gosh, these are good.

[@LouSmith]

They are, yes. I love a gosh, me.

[@adamwebbartistwriterwebb7760]

Fantastic

[@LouSmith]

Yes!

[@alanadams7071]

There's another KZbin video from their Philly gig at the weekend that's well worth a watch. It's a mash up of On your side and The Pixies Where is my mind. It's quite simply brilliant. So clever.

[@LouSmith]

🙏. Yeah, checked it. They can do no wrong it seems.

[@alanadams7071]

Did you see the post I made shortly before this one re the radio interview in Washington. It disappeared and not sure if I broke some KZbin rule. You get a huge mention in it and there's also an acoustic set well worth a listen. If you didn't see the post do a KZbin search on Elliot in the morning, Last dinner Party.@@LouSmith

[@LouSmith]

@@alanadams7071 hey Alan. Thanks for that. Yea, I just looked it up, and what a heartwarming affirmation that was for a rainy Wednesday. Well spotted, and thanks for taking the trouble to let me know.

[@TheShamescoStillLovesYa]

Love that bassy sound in My Lady of Mercy.

[@LouSmith]

It’s a beast of a tune that one. Luckily my sound recording did well to capture a decent amount of that.

[@steelysilverfox]

Superb , talented and totally grounded band….saw them at The Rolling Stones in Hyde Park and met up with them near to the stage before the the Stones came on. Charming, lovely …I wish them all the best.

[@LouSmith]

Yup. I'm sure all the best is coming.

[@gwynsea8162]

Saw them at How The Light Gets In festival this weekend. Awesome...

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@HermanChinNY]

I'm in New York, and discovered this band last month through Sirius XMU's weekly download 15 (weekly new music). Ears perked up immediately. Not much out there on them, so big thanks for capturing and posting this performance. The audio is the best of all the live vids I've seen on YT. They even got play on the local NPR station here, WFUV 90.7 FM (but the version with "have you" instead of "f**k you"). Hoping they tour the U.S. soon. Hoping for a trajectory like the one Wet Leg has had over the last two years!

[@LouSmith]

Hi Herman. Glad you found them here. Thanks for your kind words. The audio worked out well on this one, more be luck than judgement. I hung a field recorder from some decorations on a pillar off centre in the room, but it did a pretty good job. They will go down a storm in the states. You can be sure they’re planning it.

[@HermanChinNY]

@@LouSmith Thanks so much again. It'll be cool to know the songs when they do tour the U.S.!

[@LouSmith]

Honestly, I went to see them the other day, and the amount of audience singalongs was spectacular, not only for their obvious new closer, nothing matters, but throughout.

[@briannafearing5546]

Heard them on xmu as well and recently was like huh i wonder what this band is even composed of (instrument-wise) and went exploring on youtube and I'm so glad i did. What an amazing band. I've been listening to Nothing Matters on repeat for days now

[@LouSmith]

There’s quite a lot to explore suddenly!

[@Ansjevis]

I want more of this on Spotify

[@LouSmith]

Spotify is not the artist’s friend. Better off waiting and buying a physical release. In the meantime, fill up on their live stuff here.

[@garysimmonds9636]

Not only is that a good point but it gives me another excuse for me buying actual cd's other than to play in the car (and because I'm 63).

[@LouSmith]

Yay! On all counts.

[@danielmason2537]

You have e a totally unique sound! Much success to you all!

[@LouSmith]

I’ve a feeling they’re gonna get plenty of that.

[@funksoulbrother3620]

Love them

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@mcalder69]

I first heard and heard of this band when I saw them supporting Florence + the Machine in Cork back in June 2023, and they blew me away! Great songs, Abi has such a presence at the front, and Emily slays that guitar! Lots of influences - particularly from the 70s (Sparks, Roxy, Bowie, Abba), but there's no mistaking their sound! I've seen them a few times since - the last twice were both acoustic sets which were absolutely gorgeous, and I have a few gigs in their Autumn 2024 UK tour. Funny thing though - I see one or two of the same names amongst the few critical/hate comments on the TLDP videos on my channel as there are on here - I don't get it, why do some people feel the need to comment on multiple videos of the same act that they don't like? Move on, find something you do like, and don't try and tell me and others what is and what is not acceptable to like!

[@LouSmith]

Haters gotta hate, I guess. Honestly, I don’t think there’s much to hate here! I’m sure it all stems from envy/inadequacy/misogyny etc. sounds like you’re getting plenty of live time with them which is always next level.

[@tommalone2343]

Well said, I only seen first a week ago on a Graham Norton show and immediately saw the talent in vocal music stage presence lyrics. I seen a lot of comments about older people not liking them etc Well I'm 59 and I think there fabulous after watching a few live shows , and I love the doors neil young Amy winehouse janis joplin jimi hendrix and music from many genre. Thanks for mentioning sparks influence I could see ABBA etc was doing my head in trying to think of band who did a vocal like they do in nothing matters ha and I remember watching sparks when they were number 1😂. Would love to see them doing a acoustic set but hopefully I see them play Belfast in September I not see any dublin gigs yet.

[@LouSmith]

@tommalone2343 I’m sure I saw that are playing Dublin 7th October. See their Instagram account. instagram.com/p/C2raqfkNPYd/?igsh=MTR1ZzI5eTc4bGYzdg==

[@mcalder69]

@@tommalone2343I'm seeing them in Dublin 8th October (as well as other shows in UK in September/October) - they are also playing on the 7th, but that date was already sold out. There's a lot of older people attending their shows - I'm 65 and love them!

[@LouSmith]

Enjoy! I’m 61

[@partigirl97]

Wow, what a discovery. Definitely gonna be huge in the future!

[@LouSmith]

Definitely. Though it's true to say that whatever you can become, you are already. They're already huge in my estimation, like an largely undiscovered continent.

[@SilentAssassin01234]

So interesting to hear how some of the songs have changed since then - especially Nothing Matters.

[@LouSmith]

Yes, I think they were going through drummers for a while, plus this is still a very early live show.

[@mrb152]

@@LouSmith Yea they have tightened up since then. Lovely performance, but a bit loose at times.

[@LouSmith]

@mrb152 they’ve been working very hard at it. I think this performance is extraordinary given how few live shows they had put on, and given the changes in their drummer.

[@vonnscottbair]

Good Evening: Never ceases to amaze me when the YT algorithm works. What a group--even their name is awesome. Very little music available on Apple Music and almost impossible to find on BandCamp. That will change soon, one hopes.

[@LouSmith]

Yeah. They're a very young band with just a single release to date. All will change in due course. Congratulations on being relatively early to the party.

[@JonW9999]

Fucking brilliant!!!

[@LouSmith]

No argument there.

[@thegroupharmonyalley]

I had been hearing Feminine Urge on WFUV-FM/90.7 out of Fordham University in the Bronx, and became curious enough to seek them out online, and find them irresistible! FM radio on the left side of the dial still works for giving exposure to developing artists and bands.

[@LouSmith]

Well that's good to hear, and thanks for coming and commenting. To be fair, they sold out their US tour last year, with only a single release to their name, and keep repeating that with every show they announce, so they're definitely will on the way to being household names. I was so lucky to have caught them early here. You may know it was one of my even earlier videos of them that first drew the attention of excited music execs, who rushed over to snap them up.

[@williamchamberlain2263]

Great , really great. Every time I think "Reminds me of..." they add another layer or a new twist or change tone.

[@LouSmith]

Yes. There are many influences at work, but originality shines through.

[@stacilauricella8797]

Finally! New music my ears can dance too.

[@LouSmith]

And not just your ears. They’ve been wowing the festival circuit loads and a lot of dancing was had.

[@mooky_musik_recordings]

Beyond words!

[@LouSmith]

💜💜💜

[@richardkeeler2347]

Great stage presence

[@LouSmith]

Truly.

[@robertdowning9143]

Sound amazing, looks amazing, is amazing. Thanks Lou.

[@Be-lucky-my-friend]

Cannot wait to see them at glasto ♥️❤️💗💙💚💛💜

[@LouSmith]

Glasto power! They’re gonna pick up a lot of fans there!

[@JanaGreen-j3d]

Just wow. 😮🎉

[@LouSmith]

Just wow will do. 😀

[@tonysharp3013]

Saw them at the Stones concert yesterday in Hyde Park, flippin awesome band.

[@LouSmith]

Keep em coming!

[@amirat8162]

Thanks for this!

[@LouSmith]

🙏💜💜

[@gtrdaveg]

8:55 E-bow on the floor - very slick... 🤣

[@LouSmith]

🤓💜💜

[@rikanatalia550]

Cannot wait for them to sell out headlining stadiums and arenas . insane performers.

[@LouSmith]

Aww. It'll be great for them. They're all set to do just that, and have offered me guest list for life, so I may even get to some. I always prefer the intimacy of these small venues though.

[@alanadams7071]

You deserve it Lou. Speaks volumes of the girls that they've done this though. Everything they do is just so, well classy.. Jealous as hell mind you.🙃@@LouSmith

[@LouSmith]

@@alanadams7071 Thank you. Yes, through and through.

[@emiliasjoholm]

It's interesting to listen to this now and hear the details that differ from the album! Still most of it sounds identical! Amazing how such a new band can be so tight and have such an iconic sound so early on!

[@LouSmith]

I wrote a response to this, but I fear, in passing, I mentioned the time of the plague of 2020 as a fertile time for these gals I indeed did call said pestilence by name, and for such it was stuck from the record. 🤔

[@Govinda_005]

Shes a star

[@LouSmith]

Just saw them again last night. They’re all stars to be honest, but definitely shining brightly at the moment. You’ll love the new footage, really intimate party vibes at Moth Club. Publishing soon.

[@mattisyrtos5434]

Yes, i like !

[@LouSmith]

No reason not to I can see.

[@johndarcy4164]

Managed to see them last night, Saturday the 19th October 24 at the Apollo London, they look very comfortable on the biggest of stages, it was wonderful to see their live show at last, a bunch of beautiful and incredibly talented young people, a privilege to be there to witness it,was left a bit shell shocked by the end .Can't wait to see them again next year. The apollo is a venue with good sound but suspect they will move on to larger venues.

[@LouSmith]

Yeah. It’s a good sized venue for them though. They just have to play a few nights. The last time I sat in the circle at the then Hammersmith odeon was in 1979 to see Kate Bush tour of life. TLDP start their European tour with support from Luvcat in the 28th. Tempted to go.

[@johndarcy4164]

@@LouSmith yes I had a glance at their European tour schedule, mostly sold out from what I could make out, must admit I would love to see again as soon as possible, but the time schedule is a bit tight, only wish I had booked the other 2 nights at the Apollo, I had never seen gigs outside of pubs so was a bit wary I guess. Will be first in line wherever they play next year home or europe; good enough reason to jump on a plane or train to places not on the tourist map,a girl band groupie ha ha ,all be it a bit long in the tooth !

[@LouSmith]

@johndarcy4164 i could probably get into one of their French gigs. Just the expense of getting and staying there. I’ll give it some thought. 😃

[@johndarcy4164]

@@LouSmith Yes,likewise

[@sergeys.3500]

Huge Sparks vibes, yet their own sound style. Like that.

[@LouSmith]

They're really working their stage show now too. Saw them last night at the Roundhouse. Epic stuff.

[@alanadams7071]

Glad you had a great time. I bet you felt like a proud dad.​@LouSmith

[@LouSmith]

Indeed I did. Beaming at their Euphoria.

[@DollysplitBand]

Rough transcription of 'Mirror', for those that wanna sing along. Thank you Lou ^_^ This is the only thing I know how to do make the keys turn red and my lips turn blue I break on the pavement you could swim in these eyes 'coz i'm no good 'till I cry she's there when i wake up at the end of my bed with a smile on her face and a gun to my head and lately i've been thinking what if i keep sinking if I drown will they make me a star? when you drown do they know who you are? I'm just a mirror break my glass to fix your parts i'm just a mirror pretty glass and empty heart I'm just a mirror I don't exist without your kiss I fade away, I fade away I'm on the hunt for something for my pound of flesh is it in this city is it in your bed fall out with the sunrise no-one else is to blame I'll leave flowers but not my ? 'coz lately i've been drinking i need to stop my thinking tell me how you're feeling I'll reflect the reason when I drown I won't get very far when You drown I'll forget who you are I'm just a mirror break my glass to fix your parts i'm just a mirror pretty glass and empty heart I'm just a mirror I don't exist without your kiss ~solo~ I fade away x3

[@LouSmith]

That's dedication way past the call. Thanks for that!

[@DollysplitBand]

@@LouSmith Ey no problem man. Easy enough when the sounds that good! ;)

[@LouSmith]

@@DollysplitBand A little bird told me 'It’s ‘make the keys turn red’!'

[@Ursdemars]

WoW !!! I think I’m in love ✨✨✨

[@LouSmith]

You obviously must have eyes, ears and a heart!

[@Alexdeadman00]

Saw them at Hyde Park yesterday. Enraptured, truly

[@hairbear007]

I saw them yesterday supporting none other than The Rolling Stones in Hyde Park London

[@LouSmith]

They could not even have dreamed this 6 months ago, though one of the lines "when I was a child, I never felt like a child. I felt like an emperor" says it all Abigaille the singer definitely had big dreams.

[@ssetsa]

I'm so excited to see where this band is in the future!

[@LouSmith]

Well they’re definitely gonna be on your radio.

[@sah-win]

I looked it up and it was one year ago yesterday or today (9th or 10th* April 2023) when I first watched this. The obsession began! What a wonderful channel! Thank you Lou for all you do!🎉👏🙌🫶✌️🖤 (edit: it may have been the following Monday on the 17th?; I’m old and easily confused, haha🥸)

[@LouSmith]

Aww. Thanks for that. I believe a good many obsessions have been triggered by these young ladies and I’m more than happy to have been the conduit. No one’s going to quibble over the odd week. I’m old and easily confused too 🙂🙏💜 Thanks again.

[@khonsuthecore4788]

Glam rock is back and better than ever.

[@LouSmith]

More glam than we thought possible in one stage.

[@devourerofstars3]

Caesar on a TV Screen Every night When we say goodbye I know that I can’t See myself as a man When I put on that suit I don’t have to stay mute I can talk all the time ‘Cause my shoulders are wide And I’m falling like the leaves on holy land I follow your footprints when I can’t hold your hand My darling believe me I was born to be with you But it will be me that the world will answer to And just for a second I can be one of the greats I’ll be Caesar on a TV screen Champion of my fate No one can tell me to stop I’ll have everything I want Anyone and everyone will like me then Everyone will like me then When I was a child I never felt like a child I felt like an emperor With a city to burn I got down on my knees Begged the man in the trees To give me an answer [?] And it’s raining like it did on holy ground My lover would like to buy a flat in holy ground And I’d trade my tithing just to hear him every night To talk about red scare and how they got it right And just for a second I can be one of the greats I am Caesar on a TV screen Champion of my fate No one can tell me to stop I’ll have everything I want Anyone and everyone will like me then Everyone will love me

[@LouSmith]

Brilliant again! We should do something with these lyrics!

[@mukk64]

Banging!!!

[@hectorcalvo1507]

So glammm and gothic, i adore them,,,😍

[@LouSmith]

💜🖤💋

[@chrischambers8238]

Saw them 2 days ago at the Neighbourhood Weekender festival, well impressed!

[@LouSmith]

They’re so good. I think everyone will know them before long.

[@chrischambers8238]

Brit award, Radio 1 sound of 2024, stylish new album! you were right Lou. @@LouSmith

[@LouSmith]

Thanks. I was right wasn't I? 😉 To be honest, it was an easy call from the get go.

[@beckblackrocket]

Amazing 🫶

[@LouSmith]

Sure is