Brogeal

Falkirk’s newest stars, Brogeal, played a headline show at Sidney and Matilda this week.

The band entered the room, and it was instantly their music translates across generations, with a crowd ranging from young gig-goers to older seasoned pros packing out the venue’s largest room from back to front.

The band take an unconventional approach, unsurprising for a group with uniqueness in their DNA, walking through a parted crowd and evoking cheers, clapping and celebration from their fans, giving them a warm steel city welcome.

Taking centre stage, decked out in sunglasses, carrying an air of confidence and swagger, and began their first track of the night, introducing as “Who’s been Falkirk then? Then launching into “Roving Falkirk Bairn”, sending the crowd swaying and singing.

Brogeal began their second track of the night, “Dirt & Dreams”, which showcases both vocalists’ talents as they take turns belting out the verses and even join in harmony at one point.

Not many bands nowadays offer two lead vocalists, so this is definitely something that sets Brogeal apart from the rest. Each vocalist brings something incredibly unique to their harmonies. Their folk-punk sound is also highly individual, I can’t think of another band that sounds anything like Brogeal, and it’s impressive to see them stand out among the sheer number of new acts emerging in the industry recently.

“Friday On My Mind” filled the room with weekend excitement, even on a Monday. “Vicar Street Days” had gig-goers belting out every line with the band, marking it as a clear fan favourite.

The band’s final original track of their Sheffield set was “Tuesday Paper Club”, also the name of their recent debut album, and it demonstrated their ability to make any stage their own, even miles from home. Throughout the set, the band kept the crowd engaged with interactions between each song and showed no signs of nerves or hesitation.

Brogeal finished their set with a cover of “The Lonesome Boatman” by Finbar and Eddie Furey.