Bjorn Baille’s elongated frame leans into the mic as his husky tuneful voice tears through the smoky air. From the angelic birthplace of the Super Furry Animals interspersed with the integrity of Paul Weller of old, La Rocca have arisen and created a niche of their own.

Sinking into the depths of ashen faced honesty in songs such as ‘Take My Look Off My Face’, ‘Don’t Worry’ and ‘Dependence Theme’, we travel on an emotional rollercoaster that finally settles in the warm delicate glow of humanity. His full bodied growling guitar is uplifted by the unrelentingly sweet piano melodies and driven consistently by meandering bass lines and powerful drumming. La Rocca’s tunes

frequently twist and turn through the musical spectrum.

From the bluesy rhythms of Dylan to the step-two-three glide of the waltz it is an evening spiced with variety and magic.