There are gigs you attend and then there are gigs you feel. Sophie and the Giants delivered the latter - a show that felt intimate, full of energy and genuinely special.

There are concerts you attend, and then there are concerts you survive. Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour stop at the O2 sits firmly in the second category — a 90-minute emotional MRI that scans every inch of you, prints out the bruised parts, and whispers, yes, babe, I’ve been there too.

Even the band was stunned by how loud and passionate the audience was. Frontwoman Rhian Teasdale, after just a few songs, said, “Royal Albert Hall… what the fuck,” as she looked out at the crowd. That moment summed up the entire night.

In an exclusive interview at Pitchfork festival, we talk with the emo-folk duo hey, nothing about touring, songwriting, friendship, and more. After, we get to experience their beautiful vocals and masterful lyricism live at their first-ever London performance.

Most gigs start with dimming lights. Nemo’s began with a vibe – the kind you only get when an artist knows exactly who they are and invites you to step directly into their world.

‘You don’t know me, you don't owe me anything, you didn’t need to come to this gig, and yet you did. I'll always hold people like that close to my heart…’