Relentless Live Music Event Review

Biffy Clyro and Co bring London down to its knees

After the great success in 2013 at the Grand Hall, Relentless Live returned with another stunning line up. However, unlike other events where the slots are filled by already big named acts, Relentless differs itself by filling all but one of these with a host of up and coming acts. The result is a non stop show curated with care and quality.

After the initial warm up from Luke Hassan, a Birmingham DJ who played for a huge crowd at this year's Reading and Leeds, the show really got underway. A relatively unknown rock band hailing from 'Killie' , Huxtable turned it up to 11 and then some. With a sound that's similar to that of Royal Blood's, Huxtable manage to incorporate intricate breakdowns into their songs that left the packed Troxy crowd completely overwhelmed with joy and surprise. The same can be said about follow up act Slaves who act like a punk rock Disclosure on guitar and drums. Their recent tour with indie gem Jamie T has gave the band an unprecedented confidence, jumping into each song with the ego of Kanye and they undoubtedly provide the same quality as him. Although Zane Lowe's set was a mixed bag, only getting enjoyable the closer it got to finishing, what was to follow made the night worth the journey.

It's poetic justice that at a music event ran by one of Britain's prolific energy drinks that the headlining act would be Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro. Providing an irresistible passion and energy that few live acts can match, the trio sent the crowd through a roller-coaster ride of top hits and hidden gems from older albums that served them well when they were at the same stage as Huxtable. Resurrection of Christ Simon Neil got the crowd singing along and managed to get them laughing as well with his trademark humour. As the night drew to a close with garage and house act Arkon Fly and DJ and producer Tieks, Relentless Live has lived up to its potential as a stage for up and coming music as well as the best of the best.

All credit for the photo goes to Laura Harvey; http://www.lauraharveyphotography.co.uk/

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