Sunset Sons Create A Warm Memory In The Motorpoint Arena

The soft shower of rain blanketing Cardiff was not nearly enough to stop the long string of families, school friends and work colleagues taking their place in the winding queue, ready to enter the Motorpoint Arena.

A cascade of minors, teenagers, adults, and even a few senior citizens intermingled in the vast main hall, clutching umbrellas, coats, alcohol and soft drinks. The atmosphere seeping through every crevice however, was one of a relaxed nature than the usual electric buzz of a Imagine Dragons Smoke & Mirrors tour date (which could possibly be due to the tour making its debut in Wales on a Wednesday but more than likely an unavoidable circumstance).

As the lights of the arena slowly dimmed, the predictable whoops and fan-girl screams faded in, welcoming the elegantly titled Sunset Sons on to the stage. The four-piece on everyone’s mind have been recognised as the proud owners of a Pop/Indie/Rock compilation sound, that don’t need the amazing set production or the huge financial backing to help them grow ever more popular with each passing EP/single they release.

The singer made a point to announce that this was their first time playing in the Welsh capital and they were excited to be there which did not unnerve any of the spectators or make them second guess the confidence of the four musicians, and with good reason as well.

The band played a number of back catalogue tracks including “She Wants”, “Remember” and their most recently released single “On The Road”. They played in a style which would not usually be expected in such a large venue but was received in a very understanding manner. Giving off the impression of an intimate band practice session, the musicians took little notice of their surroundings, but concentrated on their instruments instead for the first few opening songs before swiftly cracking their cocoon to reveal the reflective charm of their music.

Poised to give the best they could and make their appearance memorable to the captivated crowd, the influential quartet established an early relationship and eventually had couples and families of all ages embraced and rocking to every verse and bouncing up and down to every chorus.

With a Caleb Followill style vocalist who is anything but a one-trick pony, songs that would keep any radio stations playlist satisfied for months (as well as any live venue) and an end-of-evening photograph to commemorate the bassists birthday, it is clear that this band have the audience rooting for their success, which in the grand scheme of things is all they really need.

COMMENTS

• Mary Long
  Nice one Nathan :)
• Daniel Sado
  Nice!