On November 30, La Bellevilloise hosted an evening dedicated to alternative rock, featuring Wrong Man, NewMoon and Boston Manor. The line-up, which ranged from melancholy atmospheres to hard-hitting energies, promised a richly contrasting musical journey. Fans in attendance, whether loyal or curious, were able to take advantage of the intimate ambience of the venue to immerse themselves in the singular universes of these three bands.
Wrong Man opens the evening
Wrong Man kicked off the evening with a sober set that went straight to the essentials: a raw sound, sharp guitar playing and a solid rhythm section. With their straightforward approach, the band succeeded in creating a deep but unadorned atmosphere.
The first songs were greeted with little fanfare, but gradually the room began to enter the musicians' universe. The fans closest to the stage already seemed to be in tune with the band, reacting to changes of rhythm and the dynamics of the set. Despite the uncompromising simplicity of their performance, Wrong Man were able to impose their style and capture increasing attention as the concert progressed.
NewMoon : an intimate, emotional performance
Belgian band NewMoon distinguished themselves with a more introspective approach, offering a set marked by controlled sobriety. Their rich, flowing music featured powerful but never overpowering guitars, leaving plenty of room for subtle nuances. The singer's deep, expressive voice reinforced this profound atmosphere throughout the set. The band finely alternated between almost atmospheric passages and surges of intensity, while maintaining a certain fluidity throughout their performance. Rather than trying to impose a fast-paced dynamic, NewMoon opted for a more introspective and subtle set, creating an atmosphere conducive to immersion.
Boston Manor : the explosive comeback
As soon as the British band took to the stage, the tone of the evening was set. The band kicks off hostilities with Floodlights on the Square, taken from their album Datura (2022). The room is already packed, and the pit immediately goes up in flames. The band's powerful riffs and energy, driven by Henry Cox at the top of his game, get the crowd moving. The band followed up with Container, from their latest album Sundiver, before continuing with England's Dreaming, an older track that delighted the most loyal fans. As for the crowd, they don't hesitate to sing along to the lyrics, proving the Parisians' total commitment to the Boston Manor universe.
The concert takes an intense turn with Sliding Doors, a particularly angry track that sends the pit into a veritable wall of death. The power of the track resonates in every corner of the venue, and the band seem to carry this energy with ease.
The evolving mood throughout the evening is carried by tracks like Heat Me Up and Dissolve, more recent titles that find their place alongside the band's unavoidable classics. The climax of the evening comes with Passenger and Foxglove, the Britons' two signature tracks, which bring the show to a brilliant close. The smiling, complicit band delivered an impeccable performance, with an audience that didn't hold them to account for the few minor imperfections in Henry Cox's interpretation, whose slightly more hoarse voice betrayed the end of the tour.
With a show lasting almost 1h20, Boston Manor have done their job. The Parisian audience left conquered, happy to have attended this concert in the intimate atmosphere of La Bellevilloise. Many thanks to Veryshow and AEG Presents France for the invitation.
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