Don Broco 

Electric Ballroom, London

11.10.2012

Words: Jenny Chu

‘This has been the one date on the tour we’ve been most looking forward to’ frontman Rob Damiani cheekily tells the sold out venue. Anyone would think this was their show and everyone was here to see them. But in actual fact they’re just on a support slot to good friends- Lower Than Atlantis.

Not even half way through opening song ‘Priorities’ and Rob takes the lead to begin their distinguishable routine of ‘The Walk’, which see’s three of the members walk in unison on the spot. There’s something convivial about their practiced dance routines.

Before you know it the majority of the 1100 people here tonight seem to be in a festival mood, singing back every lyric on their pals’ shoulders. It’s a scene to remember.

It’s a give and take deal, as Rob gives it his very all there’s an impressive bundle of pride and reassurance in the room that they have England behind them. Future single ‘Hold On’ is well perceived and if the boys ever had cold feet previously, tonight they have certainly got their foot in the door to taking over and one day even managing world domination, it wouldn’t shock us.

Of course though, it wouldn’t be a Don Broco performance without ‘Thug Workout’. Almost four years since its release the much heavier track calls the shots, enticing fans to get to the centre of the floor and simply, work out. One thing they definitely are not short of and that’s being strangely entertaining. Playing ‘Whole Truth’ off their recently released first full length album is built around an abundance of sheer fun and a solid good hook which everyone takes a massive liking too. They excel at delivering an unpredictable energy that nobody would expect from a pop rock band, truly deserving a pat on the back. Their fans range from young teens to those who have more than experienced adult life and Don Broco have the ability to engage with every single one of them.

Red faced, sweaty palms and a dose of adrenaline does not make the four-piece relinquish just yet as they close the set far too soon, they go out with a bang with ‘Actors’. Sure, sometimes they may behave and even look like a boy band but they’re making a name for themselves. If you thought they were a one trick pony then don’t hold your breath. If anything expect to see much, much more of them.