End Of The Road Festival: Sunday roundup
Closing the festival, End Of The Road’s Sunday saw even more highlights, bringing together cathartic, mellow performances with dance-worthy sets that made for a perfect end to the weekend.
Bilingual singer, rapper and producer Miso Extra was one of the strongest acts of the day. Carried by strong, entrancing beats, the British-Japanese musician brought together indie-pop and electronic sounds to craft a set that was both energetic and musically engaging. Having dropped her debut album, Earcandy, earlier this year, she is undoubtedly one to watch.
We also caught some of LA six-piece Dutch Interior’s set, which was full of thoughtful, introspective alt-rock tracks that benefitted from warm, nostalgic undertones.
Adult DVD were another highlight– delivering unparalleled energy to the stage and crafting a euphoric atmosphere filled with groovy hooks and catchy beats. The Leeds-based six-piece is one to not miss.
Over on the Garden stage, crowd favourite Katy J Pearson brought power and emotion, performing fan favourites from her strong music catalogue as well as songs off her latest album. Her pop-rock hits were the perfect match for the festival, guided by country and folk influences that make for a sound that falls nothing short of mesmerising.
Also on the Garden stage, London band Sorry displayed some of the best in indie-rock experimentation. lead vocalist, guitarist and co-songwriter Asha Lorenz’s vocals were a highlight of the set, which was full of steady rock hits that had the crowd hooked.
With a commanding presence, Father John Misty’s headline set on the Sunday was a fantastic close to the festival. The American artist launched into a long, drawn-out opening song that drew an eager crowd, following up with a string of indie, folk-rock hits performed with admirable showmanship and an eccentric performance style.
To finish off the festival’s musical offerings, we caught an unmissable set from Black Country, New Road. Remarkable in its musical exploration, the set showcased the group’s brilliantly deep musical talent as they performed newer songs as well as standout Turbines/Pigs, whose live performance was incredibly moving and one of the festival’s best moments.
Photography by Emma Last