Join the RUCKUS: Movements Rescue Room Concert Review

With just one support act – the up-and-coming London rock band Uzumaki – the show started not long after doors opened and didn’t slow down all night. Uzumaki brought the energy and the crowd rallied behind their grunge rock sound even if people didn’t necessarily know the words yet. Mosh pits and crowd surfers already started to open up and it was clear from the energy vibrating in the room that the crowd was ready to let it all out once the main act had begun.

And luckily, they didn’t have to wait long …

Erupting on stage around 8:30 pm, the early-stage time meant the crowd was still riding the high of the warmup act and it showed. Movements were met by a welcome of mass cheers, screams and applause as they opened with their newest single release ‘Afraid to Die’. Despite only being released a few weeks prior to the show, the crowd sang early word and those who didn’t were already b-lining for the centre of the crowd to get involved in the action. Watching from the edge of the crowd, you couldn’t help but be swept away in all the excitement that filled the small venue.

The set list was the perfect mix of singles from the touring album, oldies but goldies for the OG fans and fan favourites and the way the songs ebbed and flowed kept the energy and good mood consistent throughout. The album Ruckus is a new sound for the band whilst still being distinctly ‘Movements’, incorporating their post-hardcore sound mixed with pop punk influences however it is still noticeably different from some of their most recognisable songs such as the softer sounds heard on tracks such as ‘daylily’ and despite the multitude of different sounds throughout the set list, vocalist Patrick Miranda never failed to control the crowd and keep the good energy up even through the slower songs.

As the show continued, Miranda had the crowd eating out the palm of his hands. He kept a consistent pace, blazing through the setlist while also incorporating crowd work and interactions. One of the most notable moments was when he stopped to shout out the opening act, Uzumaki. The wholesome speech about supporting smaller bands and celebrating each other really struck with the crowd and empathised the community love and feeling that was already present in the room. At that moment, it was almost like you could feel the love for music and the happiness that each fan had. It also acted as the perfect way to lead into the final song of the night – ‘Daylily’.

Arguably the band's most noticeable and popular song, it’s no surprise they continue to close their sets with it. Despite it being a slow soft song, any Movements fan knows every single line and beat to it and hearing the crowd drown out the band as they sing with such passion is enough to bring goosebumps across your skin. It continues to be the perfect conclusion for any fan getting to experience the band live.

Overall, Movements is a band I would highly recommend seeing live – not only are their live vocals as good as any studio recording, they have but they are able to fill a room with so much passion and love for music and its power that it is an experience that any concert fan, let alone movements fan, should experience.

Words by Georgina Richardson

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