The Joy Formidable – review

Oran Mor, GlasgowEven without the 7ft model lighthouse centrepiece of their nautically themed stage set (too tall for tonight's low-ceilinged venue), it's immediately apparent that north Wales's The Joy Formidable have loftier ambitions than your average power trio. A mini ship's wheel hanging from frontwoman Ritzy Bryan's mic stand underscores the notion of a band bravely navigating stormy emotional seas. Drummer Matt Thomas's kit is unusually positioned to the front and side to make room for a...

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