The Little Kicks have just come off a grand 2017 which saw the release of their 4th LP, Shake Off Your Troubles, back in March. It was well received by critics and fans alike, featuring on many end of year lists on radio and in the press. They toured throughout the year in support of the album, with festival performances across Scotland and even an Amnesty International house concert with Fatherson, Prides and The National. There's no time to reflect on any of that tonight however, with only 30 minutes to showcase themselves it's a case of "shut up and play the hits". 4 singles from the latest album and the catchy Girl from the previous record, the band are sounding as polished as ever; musically they're rarely less than perfect. On Goodbye Enemies, Hello Friends the simplicity of the four piece band really draws a spotlight onto the vocals, particularly the swelling harmonies of Adam Morris and Andrew Corse. There are times too when the music takes centre stage, as on the back half of epic closer Heartbreak Pts. 1 & 2 which starts out with Steven Milne's gentle vocal melody and delicate piano, before growing into an all out dance assault that the audience finds utterly irresistible. Hard to believe the night isn't yet over when The Little Kicks walk offstage to a rousing ovation.
