Live – ELLiS-D | Velvetine | Oral Habit at The Prince Albert

ELLiS-D, Velvetine, Oral Habit at The Prince Albert, Brighton, 24th July 2024

Jumping back about seven years or so, it felt like Strange Cages were due the title of Brighton house band, popping up on line-ups around the city and further afield on a very regular basis. I recall someone saying that seeing their drummer Ellis play was like watching Animal from the Muppets in human form, the frenetic pace of the backline adding the edge that pulled the band together. So it’s perhaps not a total surprise to find that the transition to front person is proving so successful. Now better recognised as ELLiS-D, this week’s headliner at The Albert rolled through last year’s Straitjacket Blues to new single Carousel, via a pumped up version of Elvis Costello’s (I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea. Elements of rock, psych and I felt a real leaning into early 70’s glam mixed with the tenacity of The Cramps (glamp anyone?) made for an excellent set and a definite leap forwards in music and stage presence. Great connectivity between the whole band too.

Support on the night came from the talented Velvetine and Oral Habit – gallery from all three sets below.

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