This is my first gig in Bristol and I though I’d play safe and trust in my fellow Welsh man Huw Stephens and his stamp of quality. And on come Pulled Apart by Horses, with thumping riffs and a very healthy punk attitude. A mosh pit breaks out within 30 seconds. By the second song, ‘shouter’ Tom Hudson is in the crowd with his microphone stand where he’s joined by his brother shouting back to make an awesomely raucous duet. Their show remains 3D throughout, with the stage only a starting point. Special mention goes to the audience member who manages to hang from the ceiling like Spider-Man, singing along the whole time. Each song is fast and furious full of storming guitar parts, but also some surprisingly melodic touches wrapped up in all that energy.

And then up bounded Sky Larkin; ‘a great band, a great band…’ as one audience member proclaims sagely before their arrival. Cute as buttons, they bounce up, all pigtails, shining red shoes and a drummer who pulls the most entertaining faces. Despite this sweetness, Sky Larkin have enough musical muscle not be overwhelmed by Pulled Apart. The punk’s still there, but it’s been rolled and coated in sugary melody, akin to some of the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s more tender moments. The lyrics are lost slightly, but singer Katie still carries a kitten-like emotion in her voice that captivates. Come their last song, drummer Nestor pulls one last face before collapsing on the floor. It’s the crowd’s job to cheer him back on his stool for one more because, like me, they don’t want it to end.

Seeing either one of these bands would be a treat on its own, but Huw has got two gems from Leeds here, and we should be thankful that he’s kind enough to take them around the UK for us all to enjoy.