Autumn has arrived for real in Copenhagen and this Monday evening, a stone’s throw from the iconic Tivoli, Shame took the stage of the old Pumpehuset, a venue built in 1856 as the old water supply for the city that now hosts in its ceiling-high wooden structure a deep underground program of concerts.
The evening was all about pure primordial energy from the London based band. You could clearly notice that they are fuelled by youth and punk, especially bassist Josh Finerty, that was wildly jumping up in the air almost every half minute.
The energy flew from stage to the crowd and back, the audience a wide spectrum of people all with the common denominator of a black post punk heart beating in their chests.
Although the songs melted a bit together, the mix of vocals, guitars playing out of nowhere and heavy drumming gave the whole thing quite some charm if you’re into it. The sound was loud but artfully mastered to contribute to the dark and dusty atmosphere.
It might seem an obvious conclusion to say that they belong heavily to the Fontaines D.C. and Idles family, but if you are into British post punk, just grab your black clothes and go out and sweat to a Shame concert.
Setlist
Axis of Evil
Nothing Better
Cowards Around
Concrete
Tasteless
To and Fro
Alphabet
Screwdriver
Fingers of Steel
Quiet Life
Spartak
Lampião
Born in Luton
Plaster
Adderall
Snow Day
One Rizla
Cutthroat
