Live Review: Wyvern Lingo at the Button Factory

Groovy. That is the tasty word that comes to mind as I stand amid a delighted crowd of fans, swaying along to the pop-vibes of 'Sweet Life Ruiner.' Released in March this year, most of the set derives from their EP Letter to Willow and the 2014 EP The Widow Knows. But, having yet to release a full-fledged album, Wyvern Lingo cautiously tests out a new song by the second tune into the set, and judging by the applause, it is received warmly.

The trio amp up the venue another notch with an Alt-J cover- one of their favourite bands. 'Left Hand Free' comes basted with a juicy, spicy RnB flare only long-time friends Karen, Saoirse and Caoimhe can pull off. Everyone is encouraged to move around and clap their hands for this one.

Unexpectedly, the screen behind the girls transforms into a magnificent moving visual of pencil-drawn birds, a sun, lanterns and constantly changing landscape features. Between the healthy switch-up of which girl sang lead and the artsy visuals, entertainment is an A-plus all around.

A highlight of the night arrives towards the end when they announce they will be playing another cover song - this time, in tribute to a recently deceased legend. Everyone knows what to expect when the stage glows neon purple. Can't be Bowie, nor Mr. Cohen. Indeed, you guessed it, the girls deliver a powerful rendition of pop luminary Prince's 'When Doves Cry.'

After a short but sweet night of warming the crowd's ears with humorous banter and funky music, the trio re-emerge into a hushed room for the encore. room. A haunting, harmonic a cappella performance, one of the tricks they do best, caps off the majestic evening. As if the girls were dangling gold in front of the stage, the desire to seek their upcoming album grows large.