There are certain things guaranteed when you see an iconic post-punk band. Noise. Sweat. Shouting. Swaying. Moshing.
What you might not expect is a sense of effortless craft and sonic beauty — but that’s exactly what Pixies gave to Band On The Wall on Tuesday night (July 19). To make it even more impressive, it came 34-years-and-three-months on from their inaugural album.
The surprise show — announced a little over 36 hours before the four-piece took to the stage at 8pm — was intimate, too. Band On The Wall’s 500 capacity was sold out, with some thinking the smaller venue would lend itself to an entirely acoustic set.
