Proper now, Wunderhorse are in a purple patch. Their second album ‘Midas’ has despatched their star rising even increased than debut ‘Cub’, with vital acclaim and their largest reveals up to now promoting out months prematurely. After they take to The Park stage at Glastonbury 2025 tonight (June 27), there’s a palpable sense of anticipation within the sizeable viewers that’s trekked up the hill to see them.
The London band meet these excessive expectations head-on with a set that’s searing and masterful, showcasing one of the best of their discography up to now and what makes them such an important act. Whether or not commanding big sing-alongs to the likes of ‘Purple’ or delivering raspy, pressing vocals on ‘Chief Of The Pack’, frontman Jacob Slater is a compelling determine to observe, ably assisted all through by his bandmates.
It’s the second half of the set, although, the place Wunderhorse actually kick issues up a gear. ‘The Rope’ is greeted by inexperienced flares set off within the viewers, whereas the opening notes of ‘Teal’ elicit a roar from the group and, in response, a cheeky grin from Slater. ‘Rain’ is a visceral masterpiece, the band flawless and tight as Slater clambers onto Jamie Staples’ drum riser earlier than returning to his mic to ship the tune’s remaining traces, switching between a hushed whisper and electrical howls.
For essentially the most half, Wunderhorse’s Glastonbury efficiency is a triumph that continues their nice run in type. Sound bleeds from different levels sometimes hinder the efficiency, although, and a chatty viewers dulls the ambiance that the band’s presence and vitality creates.
“Glastonbury, thanks a lot for popping out,” Slater tells the group earlier than the set wraps with ‘July’. “This implies the world to us.” They put their all into the finale, the singer at his most expressive as he offers his rawest efficiency of the evening for a tune that packs big emotional heft. If they continue to be on this type of type, Wunderhorse’s purple patch ought to proceed for a very long time to return.
Wunderhorse performed:
‘Midas’
‘Butterflies’
‘Woman Behind The Glass’
‘Cathedrals’
‘Chief Of The Pack’
‘Arizona’
‘Purple’
‘The Rope’
‘Teal’
‘Silver’
‘Rain’
‘July’
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