GIG REVIEW: Honey Moon at the Leadmill

‘Jangly croon pop for the soul’ is how Honey Moon, a London based indie band, describe themselves and, their show in Sheffield felt just like that.

They took to the stage on November 16th, giving fans the night of their lives.

Performing in the intimate fairy light adorned Leadmill 2, Honey Moon opened the show while supporting fellow crooner band FUR with nostalgic guitar and mellow percussion.

The pop quintet use influences reminiscent of the 60s- with a blend of a soft, low voice and hazy melodies to create atmosphere, their pining and lovesick lyrics are an emotive hit.

Their upbeat songs are evocative of bands like Turnover or like some of Rex Orange County’s earlier stripped back works.

They have curated the perfect blend of indie rock and pop in these particular tracks. While their slower songs have an element of beautiful melancholy, these have a youthful breeziness, suggestive of a summer’s day soundtrack.

One striking thing is how much they genuinely seemed to enjoy their time together on the stage. The numerous side glances that the band gave each other alongside beaming made it obvious that the band were ecstatic to be on stage with each other, doing what they love the most.

It translates infectiously into the audience too, as they clap and bop along.

Within the cosy venue, frontman Jack builds rapport with the natural ease of somebody who has been doing this for years. There is a palpable feeling of community, a feat that should be lauded coming from a supporting act.

Arguably this should be of no surprise – the Leadmill has always been known for hosting some of the most promising up and coming bands.

With a catalogue full of both slow and groovy tunes, Honey Moon are one to watch.

Edited by Jemma Snowdon