The Waeve at Village Underground: 30/10/2024

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Graham Coxon (The Wave) at Village Underground in Shoreditch | Photo Credit: Nick Bennett

Highlights: Kill Me Again and Song for Eliza May

The Waeve is a band with an incomparable history; when Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall began writing together in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, something magical bloomed amongst the universal struggle of the time. The two bore their souls to one another through their passion for music, and the outcome was not only a strong romance, but also two studio records. Their sophomore album, City Lights, was released in September, and rather than writing of their experiences apart like they did in their debut, they dove headfirst into their lives as a team. In honour of City Lights, the duo took to Village Underground in Shoreditch to display their talents and adoration for the music they have created together.

The ambience of Village Underground is exceptional for a band like The Waeve: fans are forced to get up close and personal in this intimate venue, and the rugged brick walls allow for the instrumentals to boom from all sides. The crowd’s constant cheering, hollering and whistling echoed in anticipation of The Waeve’s set, and the close proximity heightened the energy. 

Dougall is a fan of her fans; not only does she thank everyone involved in the band’s success after every tune, but she puts The Waeve’s biggest supporters in the spotlight. Right before the delicate and sombre Over and Over, Dougall pointed out two girls in the front row who had been waiting outside of Village Underground since 8am; that dedication certainly shows as those closest to the front continued to display their adoration through the night.