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Garage, London
NEW YORK’S Cults, in Europe touring on the back of the release of third album Offering, are the dream-pop duo.
Expanded to a five-piece when playing live, they turned up at the Garage somewhat lighter after getting robbed earlier in the day. But that doesn’t stop a striking 14-song set taking punters on whirlwind ride into their weird indie-pop world.
Centre of attention throughout is lead singer and lyricist Madeline Rollin, whose distinctive dancing — or rather, rocking — complements her breathless, beautiful and childlike delivery.
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