Live – VLURE | Psweatpants | Pearling at SWG3 Glasgow

VLURE, Psweatpants & Pearling at SWG3, Glasgow, 16th December 2023

There’s nothing like a hometown gig, and SWG3 proved the perfect venue for VLURE’s all conquering end to an exceptional 12 months, its industrial backdrop leaning into the music, lighting and sound on point as always, hand selected supports completing the evening.

First up, experimental and ethereal sound and visuals from Pearling welcoming the early arrivals in, debut EP Celestia, Deep Sea Diver is well worth a listen. Another to check out, Psweatpants followed on changing the pace up and taking the crowd along with him with ease. Describing him as a rapper seems a little understated, the influence from multiple genres makes it a much better all round offering than that.

And so to VLURE. Over the years I’ve seen more artists play live than I can remember, but I reckon I can count on one hand those that I would happily go and see every night of the week, and they’ve long since joined that list. VLURE must surely have ticked off a sizeable list of achievements this year with extensive touring across the UK and Europe, trips to Glastonbury and SXSW, an increasing presence on national radio airplay and the SAMA for Best Live Act. What comes next remains to be seen but will undoubtedly continue to hit the purity of honest music made from the heart, and live performances that metaphorically set the place on fire every time.

It kind of feels there’s not much to add that I’ve not said before. All I can say is this band help me breathe, and 2023 would have been a lot darker without them. The transcendence is set to keep building in 2024… can’t wait.

Pearling