YONAKA LIVE AT SHEFFIELD’S LEADMILL

★★★★☆ (4/5)

YONAKA PERFORMING AT SHEFFIELD’S LEADMILL
PHOTOCREDIT: SABRINA RAMDOYAL

In the expanding landscape of contemporary rock music, where genre boundaries blur and conventions are cast aside, a fearless new movement emerges. The Leadmill, Sheffield was a sold-out affair especially when a high-energy performance was lined up for the evening.

The venue was packed, with fans impatiently expecting the headliner and as Yonaka emerged to thunderous applause, their sound seamlessly blended styles of their many musical influences over the course of their thriving hour-long set. Each member radiated their unique style, proving difficult to decide where to focus amidst their charming stage presence. When the opening track By The Time That You're Reading This blasted through the speakers and hearing echoing the animalistic Creature, the mpshpit igniting Hands Off My Money (because who doesn’t love it) with the encores of Rockstar and Seize The Power, one can see the resonating effects with their witnesses. Embodying each song's emotions, leading songstress Theresa Jarvis charmed the audience with her expressions and powerful delivery. Stringsmen George Edwards and Alex Crosby commanded the stage, enthralling their Northern crowd with their wave of rock music that defied genre conventions.

Yonaka was a sight to behold from start to finish on such a cold, but strangely warm start to the weekend. From the electrifying riffs to the soaring melodies and countless crowd participations, the rock trio defied elements of punk, grunge, indie, and alternative into a cohesive and exhilarating sonic experience. Their presentation are not mere shows but cathartic rituals that transcended and left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those present. Yonaka are destined to leave an enduring legacy on the rock scene, inspiring a new generation of musicians and fans alike.