Honeyblood review: She played a set that had the Waterfront Studio spellbound
Honeyblood headling The Waterfront Studio in Norwich. Picture: Steve Hunt - Credit: Steve Hunt
Scottish indie-rock soloist Honeyblood, aka Stina Tweeddale, kicked off the UK leg of her tour for her latest album In Plain Sight in Norwich last night.
Honeyblood headling The Waterfront Studio in Norwich. Picture: Steve Hunt - Credit: Steve Hunt
She played a set of old favourites, new releases and unheard material which had the Waterfront Studio spellbound during her first UK outing for Honeyblood's latest release.
It was the band's first time in the city, since supporting Courtney Barnett at the venue in 2014, which was met with cheers from the crowd.
The set kicked off with the catchy Sea Hearts before leading into the vengeful anthem Super Rat and new track Take The Wheel.
Honeyblood headling The Waterfront Studio in Norwich. Picture: Steve Hunt - Credit: Steve Hunt
The new album's sound hints at promises to be heavier than Honeyblood's more radio-friendly earlier songs.
However, it was clear from the crowd's enthusiasm for the haunting pre-solo revival Walking at Midnight and melodic Babes Never Die how much Tweeddale still enjoys performing her previous work.
Highlights from 2019's In Plain Sight, ahead of its May 24 release, included the third track of the night, The Third Degree, featuring the upbeat refrain from the tour's No Drama title, as well as the previously unplayed Gibberish.
Honeyblood headling The Waterfront Studio in Norwich. Picture: Steve Hunt - Credit: Steve Hunt
Most Read
- 1 House swap sees woman move into home infested with fleas
- 2 £3,000 worth of beauty products stolen from Sainsbury's store
- 3 Woman with incurable cancer left devastated after car and jewellery stolen
- 4 M&S to close 32 stores as part of move away from town centres
- 5 Your chance to meet The Bill star who has moved to Norfolk
- 6 Eight-bed detached house in NR3 up for auction for £300k
- 7 Party in the Park coming to Norwich with global food, stalls and music
- 8 High-end boutique reopens in its former shop
- 9 Independent city store 'honoured' to be named UK's retailer of the year
- 10 Homes plan for former Start-Rite shoe factory site rejected
But changes weren't confined to the music with the line up on stage now including a new bassist.
At times it seemed Tweeddale wasn't used to this addition to the band's sound as her voice was occasionally lost amidst the additional instruments - despite this their performances blended together well.
The pair shared a good rapport throughout, taking it in turns to chat the audience, with Tweeddale exclaiming: 'I never thought I'd say this but how good is it to have a bass?'
Honeyblood headling The Waterfront Studio in Norwich. Picture: Steve Hunt - Credit: Steve Hunt
But the best moment of the night had to be the moody, assured rendition of new single She's A Nightmare which layered shades of spooky imagery, worthy of a Billie Eilish track, with Haim-like poppy guitar riffs.
Honeyblood were supported by Coventry five-piece Feet whose Britpop-inspired sound and frantic tambourine playing got the crowd dancing. The highlight of their fast-paced set was their recent single English Weather.
• For more Norwich music check out our dedicated page every Thursday in the Eastern Daily Press and Norwich Evening News or follow Enjoy Music More on Twitter and Instagram
