Michael Hann

The buzz band of 2022 sound like they’re from 1982: Yard Act, at Village Underground reviewed

Plus: Wolf Alice looked and sounded great at the Hammersmith Apollo – and hold a lesson for Yard Act

James Smith is the ostensible star of the show but he kept going off piste: Yard Act at Village Underground. Photo: Burak Cingi / Redferns
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    Village Underground, touring until 26 May

  • Wolf Alice

    Hammersmith Apollo, touring until 9 March

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