It is only when the crowd multiplies that you realise how popular Blackpool quintet Me Vs Hero have become. Up until the headliners take to the stage, the audience at the Sugarmill have endured some pretty rubbish bands who should be more focused on passing GCSE’s than playing god-awful shows.
So, with audience in sight the pop-punk Brits bounce and bound around to an overwhelming applause. The 45-minute set starts with a well-received What Seems To Be The Officer, Problem?
Kids jump on top of others in the hope of touching vocalist Sam Thompson’s hand – those who don’t succeed first time around keep trying. There’s a great atmosphere, it really is more like a party - with the band encouraging the audience to join them on stage.
Me Vs Hero are on the rise, with poppy riffs and upbeat music the likes of stateside pop-punkers All Time Low and Four Year Strong need to watch their backs.
Songs such as Upbeat Down only emphasise that the five-piece are fully aware that things are looking up for them. “To all our friends at home, everybody at our shows, it’s because of you we know we’ll never stand alone.”
The crowd lap up every minute of the infectious pop-punk tunes and smiles can be seen all around.
It’s heartening to see how far Me Vs Hero have come since August last year when tragedy struck – then guitarist Alex McCulloch fell from a fourth floor balcony, plummeting to his death (click here for more info).
It’s pretty clear to see his memory lives on with songs being dedicated to him, as well as the band’s debut album - aptly titled This One’s For Our Friend produced as a tribute CD to McCulloch.
When the quintet burst into a cover of New Found Glory’s Understatement, the crowd go completely berserk proving that the kings of pop-punk are still forever popular.
The three quarters of an hour seems to fly by and it’s pretty clear both band and audience would gladly stay for much longer. However all good things must come to an end – the quintet do so with fitting tune Days That Shape Our Lives.
Me Vs Hero are now on tour with Elliot Minor, you can view tour dates here.
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