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have uploaded the entirety of new live album to Youtube. This means pro-shot footage of the mathcore favourites’ biggest-ever UK show at London’s Electric Ballroom can now be viewed for free. Watch via the video player below.
Rolo Tomassi played their concert at the 1,500-capacity venue in February 2023, as part of a UK tour to promote their sixth and latest album, 2022’s . Support came from Heriot and Holy Fawn. was released on September 27 via Mnrk Heavy.
The band announced it the previous month by sharing a live version of as a single. Keyboardist/co-vocalist James Spence commented at the time: “Since its release, this song has been an audience favourite along with a rare opportunity for a sing-along. It remains an outlier in our material, but in the context of a full set, it always feels like an elevated moment.
Our band has always been about stark contrasts, and this is a perfect example of that.” Rolo Tomassi, named after a character in 1997 neo-noir , were formed in Sheffield in 2005 by Spence and his sister, vocalist Eva Korman. Their second album, 2010’s , was produced by venerated DJ Diplo.
Since then, the band – who dabble in post-hardcore, metal, post-rock, shoegaze and other sounds – have become cult beloveds. Their 2018 album was released to critical acclaim. ’s review declared, enjoyed similar goodwill, with ’s Dannii Leivers .
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