Live Review: British India, Peach Fur, Electric Zebra

The Triffid has housed some of our most iconic musicians over the years and British India, here for their Midnight Homie tour, are a worthy addition to the list.

We see Electric Zebra as an appropriate choice for the opening act, with a humble and kind stage presence. As the night moves along we are also introduced to Peach Fur, who exude a vibe that says, 'We're the new kids on the block. Take notice'. Courageous in performance and enriched with talent, Peach Fur are a memorable group and an impressive support.

Before British India strike the first chord, the crowd is wild. Precious kicks off the set; it fills each inch of the room and gets every gig-goer moving. It's easy to focus on the lead singer when watching a band, who in this case would be Declan Melia, but throughout British India's set, it's hard to ignore the enthusiasm stemming from the entire outfit, particularly guitarist Nic Wilson. British India's performance style is nothing short of cheeky, with the ability to capture the hearts of — and wake up the scoundrel in — their audience.

Incredibly comfortable on stage and breezing through their set, which includes a short and sweet cover of Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon, British India maintain the same high level of energy, dipping at no point. The lighting production is especially notable through My Love, which is a highlight performance that electrifies the entire room. Between songs, Melia effortlessly wins the audience with natural charm. Mentioning the next song was a special request from a fan, we hear God Is Dead (Meet The Kids). The track moves seamlessly into anthems Funeral For A Trend and Just Sing Like Everybody Else, which sends a second wind through the crowd.

I Can Make You Love Me is full of melancholy feeling. It's a raw, heartfelt performance sung with a depth of emotion that captivates the audience and echoes throughout the entire venue.

After a short pause, British India come back with hits Wrong Direction, Run The Red Light and finish off the night with Summer Forgive Me. The moving and cheering doesn't stop until the lights come on, when fans finally begin to leave completely satisfied with the night.