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FUR

FUR Yes Fest, Manchester I was very excited to watch them play after researching the different bands at YES Fest.  It is not captured very well here, but their set remained as a golden light throughout. This portrayed their sepia aesthetic, similar to the effect in their music videos. Watching them perform was almost like watching them through an old camera lens. Adding to this nostalgia was their vintage guitars. The performers seemed quite serious and insular. There were no facial expression of eye contact engaging with the audience however this wasn't necessary because the music is so easy to enjoy; chilled out almost 1960esque indie music.

Live at Leeds

Live at Leeds 2019 04.05.2019 Ferris and Sylvester Wardrobe, Leeds Ferris has a beautiful folky voice which breaks into a raw and hoarse Janis Joplin. I would describe their sound as country music but with sass. It was a wonderfully varied set ranging from withdrawn heartwarming to positive rocky songs. They interacted so well and comfortably. They even matched - her with a striking ruffly white jumpsuit and bright red guitar and him with his red shirt. Their harmonies meshed well together. They were very clever with using two people. They both sang most of the songs, in unison and harmonised which made when they took it in turns more powerful. Even though, there were only 2 of them, they were playing all different parts of the band. They were both singing, she played the bass, he played the guitar and hit the drums with his feat. They are truly talented musicians. They had so much energy. They were so excited. They were so happy and really knew how to excite an audi...