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By Megan Foulk<\/strong>, Deputy Music Editor 2024\/25<\/p>\n

Still jangling with adrenaline from their opening show in Brighton the night previously, Flyte\u2019s raw vulnerability slowed the pace on a busy midweek evening, delivering authenticity from the page to the stage. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Laden with the confessional-style lyricism of their earlier records, fourth studio album Between You and Me deftly articulates the yearning spaces that manifest between people. <\/p>\n

Difficult to communicate in words, let alone perform to the misunderstanding ears of strangers, Will Taylor\u2019s disclaimer for the evening: \u2018you\u2019ll have to bear with us, we\u2019re still getting used to playing these songs\u2019, only added to the band\u2019s unguarded charm.<\/p>\n

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Following her ethereal performance – which included a glowing cover of Joni Mitchell\u2019s \u2018Cactus Tree\u2019 – folk musician Elanor Moss re-joined Flyte on stage, decorating the duo’s vocal lines with her own celestial tones. <\/p>\n

Particularly impressive was her stand-in for Laura Marling, with whom Flyte partnered on single \u2018Tough Love\u2019 in 2023. A notably unique voice to emulate, Moss\u2019s timbre shared Marling\u2019s depth and delicacy, blending beautifully with Taylor and Hill.<\/p>\n

Aiming for a sound that: \u2018sits somewhere between a dewy meadow and a dusty attic, blending nostalgic feelings of the past with the future\u2019 (in Taylor’s own words), Flyte\u2019s recording and live performance process straddles digital and analogue technology. <\/p>\n

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Informing the low-lit room, \u2018Sorry everyone, Jon\u2019s got to load the cassette player\u2019, which housed all the drum loop recordings, the band\u2019s dedication to creating a warm, fuzzy soundscape – regardless of the practicality – matches the sincerity of their sound.<\/p>\n

Closing the set with an acoustic, barbershop-style cover of Canadian band Alvvays\u2019 hit single \u2018Archie, Marry Me\u2019, Flyte\u2019s love for collaboration was evident. <\/p>\n

With an extensive list of partnerships, particularly with female musicians in the folk scene, Laura Marling, Aimee Mann, Billie Marten, and The Staves (with whom they released hit single \u2018White Roses\u2019), the band\u2019s celebration of wider artistry was a refreshing close to an intimate night of music making. <\/p>\n

Featured Image: Megan Foulk <\/p>\n

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