Kids in Glass Houses in Glasgow.

Shot and written by Paul Storr

October 26, 2024

Glasgow, UK @ St Lukes

In a packed St Luke's in Glasgow, Kids In Glass Houses made a triumphant return to the stage, blending fresh new sounds with the nostalgic energy their fans have long adored. 

The night kicked off with an intro tape of a radio presenter hyping up Glasgow and teasing their latest album, Pink Flamingo. The crowd was already buzzing, and the anticipation was tangible as the band—arguably one of Wales' best exports—finally took the stage.

They opened with “Theme from Pink Flamingo,” the lead track from their new album, which had dropped just a day prior. This bold new sound set the tone for the evening, but it wasn’t long before the crowd got a taste of nostalgia with “Give Me What I Want.” From then on, the show was an exhilarating mix of new material and familiar anthems, keeping the audience hooked from start to finish.

A highlight of the set was “Vulnerable,” a new song that felt right at home among their more established hits. The energy in the room was palpable, especially during “Undercover Lover,” where the crowd became one voice, singing along in full force—a pattern that held strong throughout the entire set.

The main set closed with a powerhouse duo of “Raise Hell” and “Sunshine,” with Glasgow’s signature “here we, here we, here we f***ing go” chant providing an unprompted send-off into the encore. 

The band returned to launch into “Have A Good Time,” their latest single, before rolling into the timeless “Easy Tiger.” This led to an extended intro of “Saturday,” where frontman Aled Phillips let guitarist Joel Fisher take center stage while he casually chatted with the crowd, showcasing the band’s effortless connection with their fans.

Phillips' humor was on full display when he promoted their new album, joking, “You can stream it, you can buy it, you can steal it,” and his dry wit hit again before their last song, declaring, “This is the best song that was released in 2010, I won’t be taking any questions. Goodnight.”

The night ended on a high with “Matters at All,” where Phillips even channeled a bit of Freddie Mercury flair, pulling the mic stand apart mid-song for an “accidental Freddie move” complete “day-oh” call and response chants.

Kids In Glass Houses delivered a night that balanced nostalgia with a fresh edge, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the Welsh legends.