There’s a young crowd buzzing around the Bristol Trinity Centre to witness the triumphant return of hometown heroes Turbowolf who are concluding their UK tour in support of new album ‘The Free Life’.

Big Spring

Brighton Grunge rockers Big Spring are first up with a set full of big riffs and memorable melodies.

All of which comes together perfectly in closing song ‘On A Bamboo Sleeping Mat’ comfortably the highlight of the set for me. From its huge stompy opening riff to it’s incredibly catchy chorus this is a must hear track from one of the stand out bands of the ongoing Grunge revival.

Puppy

Puppy’s mere presence on the stage immediately demands the attention of the audience and their set is musically mesmerising from start to finish. A truly unique band they move effortlessly between Weezer-esque pop hooks and crushingly heavy riffs. There’s no wasted moment, every song blends into the next, Puppy are a well oiled machine and the crowd fully appreciate it. All three members being positioned near the front of the stage really emphasises the often-ignored drummer who is superb (And if you come on wearing an Arsenal shirt you always get my vote) Puppy are the perfect support for this show and the crowd are pumped up eagerly anticipating the main event.

Turbowolf

The packed Trinity Centre roars as the stage fills with red lights, smoke and charisma, Turbowolf are home. From the first moment the singer has complete control of the audience and instructs them to bounce for the song ‘Solid Gold’ an action which continues throughout the night.

Musically it’s manic madness in the most perfect way, a modern interpretation of psychedelic rock with inescapable hooks and total unpredictability. ‘Cheap Magic’ and ‘Domino’ from sensational new album ‘The Free Life’ whip the crowd into a frenzy and excitement in the room just builds and builds. Classic track ‘A Rose For The Crows’ is the biggest sing a long of the night there’s not a person in the room who doesn’t know every word and it perfectly sets up closing song ‘Rabbits Foot’ which is equally massive, the frontman dives into the satisfied crowd as an electrifying conclusion to an exquisite night of rock and roll.

This crowd were perhaps the true stars of the night, it’s increasingly rare to see such a young enthusiastic audience without a single phone in the air, a move which became crucial once the crowd surfing began. The show has been a triumph for the bands involved and UK rock as a whole, on tonight's evidence both have a strong future.

Review by Hena Larkin