The KVB - Live at the Thekla, Bristol - 30th January 2022

Being regarded, either by themselves or by the music press, as an ‘audio-visual musical duo’ means that to fully comprehend The KVB, one has to experience them live.

It’s not the only reason to attend one of their shows (describing them as ‘gigs’ is probably doing them a disservice) – the main is that they are very, very good.

Musically it’s an eclectic set which, understandably, focuses on last year’s fine sixth album, Unity. The twinkling, scene setting ‘Sunrise Over Concrete’ opens both album and set, blinking the gig into life akin to drawing a huge breath before stuttering into the driving motorik pop of ‘World On Fire’, as both Nicholas Wood and Kat Day harmonise as expertly as an act with ten years’ experience should.

The 808 State/Madchester electro stomp of ‘Blind’ reverberates around the venue, while sky-splitting guitar breaks the gathering cloud of a song that is ‘Unbound’.

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