THRICE
PALM READER
FORUM, LONDON
Alt hardcore heroes return to a cherished classic
Thrice: Dustin Kensrue rolls back the years
YOU’LL RARELY FIND London’s Kentish Town Forum as packed as it is this evening –a good chance for a support band to make some new fans, then. PALM READER would have been a good fit half a decade ago, but their evolution from their post-hardcore into crushing, expansive postmetal feels like it’s a bit much for a crowd here for some early 2000s emo nostalgia. It’s a shame they receive such a lukewarm reception, particularly as they’ve since announced they’re splitting up. ABird And Its Feathers and Inertia are breathtaking examples of the sonic tension and release Palm Reader excelled at, and they will be missed.