Spector’s show at Leeds University’s Student Union, Stylus, on Thursday 30th November 2023 was a wild ride that mirrored the messy unpredictability of a classic student night out. From misplaced bank cards to wardrobe malfunctions, the evening unfolded with a chaotic charm that only added to Spector’s typically jubilant live performance. Despite occasional hiccups, the band kept the energy high and the crowd engaged throughout. 

Hot on the release of their fourth studio album, Here Come The Early Nights — which has received positive reviews across the board — the London indie outfit’s set at times veered towards more of a comedy routine than a gig, with frontman Fred Macpherson’s self-deprecating sense of humour no match for his fly — which spent the first handful of songs undone — or heckling audience members. And while Fred and guitarist Jed Cullen gave Sheffield’s Record Junkee a similarly entertaining but stripped-back set the Sunday prior, it’s credit to Nicolas Py’s driving beats that a sense of order was retained amidst the chaos. Fred and Jed are a great creative duo, but it’s as a full band that the range of their talent is most evident. 

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