Pale Waves delivered a captivating performance at Sheffield’s Foundry on 10th October 2024, as part of their UK tour supporting their latest album Smitten. The venue was nearly sold out, with a packed audience giving the band a warm and enthusiastic reception. The setlist drew heavily from Smitten, with highlights including the lead single “Perfume,” the upbeat “Kiss Me Again,” and “Gravity.” The band also treated the crowd to older hits like “Television Romance” and “She’s My Religion,” balancing their new romantic, alt-pop sound with their earlier pop-punk influences.
Singer/guitarist Heather Baron-Gracie offered the crowd a chance to vote between “Red” and “Unwanted” for a live play, with “Red” winning out, to the delight of the victorious (or loudest!)
The band closed with a two-song encore featuring ‘Glasgow’ and ‘Jealousy’, overall a brilliant set engaging the audience from start to finish. I was impressed having only seen a glimpse of the band’s live set at a previous UK festival. If anyone hasn’t seen the band perform then I would urge you to catch them soon.
Supporting on this tour was Scottish alt-rock band Swim School. Their performance was a perfect complement to Pale Waves’ headlining act with a strong set, further cementing the band’s rising status on the UK indie scene. Overall, the night was a celebration of music, both nostalgic and forward-thinking, leaving fans eager for more.
Photos by Kelsi Luck
