Jake Bugg at Roundhouse: 19/11/2024

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Jake Bugg at Roundhouse in Camden | Photo Credit: Miguel De Melo

Highlights: Trouble Town, Seen It All and Lightning Bolt

Jake Bugg, although only 30 years old, has nearly a decade and a half of music experience under his belt. He has many inspirations, namely Bob Dylan, the Gallagher brothers and various other 20th-century cult classic rock acts; however, he has a strong love for metal as well, and this contrasting blend of sounds shines through to his work. In one song, he is reminiscent of a mini-Dylan, with twangy, folk-sounding guitar and a similar vocal style to match. Within the same album, however, he also completely embodies the charged sound of James Hetfield with electrifying guitar solos. 

This October, A Modern Day Distraction joined its rightful place amongst his five other beloved studio albums. In honour of this major achievement, Bugg is travelling through the UK and Ireland; last night, fans flocked to the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm and were met with 24 full songs, both old and new, much to their satisfaction.

The floor of the iconic space was nearly full as the minutes counted down towards the main event. The pre-show setlist had the crowd hugging and smiling; Oasis’s Champagne Supernova transformed into a wonderful blend of various voices and turned the venue into a more comfortable and intimate atmosphere. When John Lennon’s vocals in Come Together were cut off abruptly, cheers took their place and the room turned to black. Within a matter of minutes, the band sprang into Zombieland.