Public Access TV at Oslo in London, review: High-energy fun

Public Access TV brought effortlessly cool and infectious energy to an intimate and captivated audience in trendy Hackney’s Oslo.

As part of the VO5 NME Awards Shows, the four-piece from New York showcased their new wave and disco influences through a well-constructed set-list of their most revered hits, interwoven with tracks from their new album Street Safari.

Truly humbled by their loyal and growing fan base in the UK, frontman John Eatherly invites fans to chat to them at the merchandise stand, and takes pleasure in hearing their resounding praise. You can clearly see their appreciation for how well-received they are this side of the pond, and how happy they are to perform to a crowd who feeds off and contributes to their energy on stage.

Sharing PATV’s love of all things 80s was support from Leeds post-punk FEHM. The band set the tone for the evening with high-energy, synth dominated tracks and frontman Paul Riddle’s mesmerising dance moves.

Second on the bill, Irish indie-pop trio whenyoung juxtaposed their catchy dreamy guitar riffs with the seriousness of their lyrics, especially in The Others dedicated to the victims of Grenfell Tower and with Actor referencing the proliferation and pretence of social media. Ultimately, the overwhelmingly positive reception of PATV’s new album is sure to prove that the band is set for imminent future success, which is nothing short of being well-deserved.

Public Access TV performed as part of the VO5 NME Awards week