Using the Peacock Method

My introduction to Peacock Method (IG) is somewhat unusual. If you know me you know that I love the Northern Quarter, having lived in the exact same flat more than once. Inbetween pints of IPA, artisanal pizza and shouting at drunks outside, I came across a Facebook group named “Overheard in the Northern Quarter” and instantly joined.

With gems such as these, it was hard not to fall in love:

Over time I start to notice more and more spam popping up in the group. Frustratedly, I gave the admin a shout and offered a hand managing the page. Lucas Berry responded and we got talking. I introduced myself as a local photographer and he mentioned he plays in a band. Fast forward three weeks and I’m in the Peer Hat shooting his gig.

The Peer Hat

The Peer Hat is a favourite of mine. You’re almost guaranteed to have a decent night, whether the music is your vibe or not. Decent beers and interesting characters often reside within the Hat’s walls. Rocking up at 9 pm with a giant LED spotlight (I recently lost my LED wand), I bump into Lucas and meet him for the first time.

He introduces me to his bandmates and suggests we get a quick picture of the band before the next band starts playing. I had considered taking them up to the infamous Peer Hat alleyway but as it was pissing it down I opted for the green room behind a long floor-to-ceiling curtain.

The green room had an oddly threatening aura about it so I pumped the lights red to blast away the demons of dead bands past. After a couple of ropey shots of the group, Rodney jumps on stage and sends the entire room into an aroused/confusing state before departing for the Peacock Method to shine.

Finally, some decent f’in music

Minimal research on my part had been done before turning up to see these guys. In fairness I played their latest single on Spotify “Slowly” and that’s all I needed to hear. The Peacock Method (Spotify link) are very much my jam. Funky guitar, chill basslines and soft vocals, you can picture yourself cycling along a beach at sunset, bobbing to the beats, warm air and no cares. With a 70s sound, mixed with a Britpop veneer, they have every chance to really make an impact.

Reminiscent of Tame Impalas vibe, Peacock Method has definitely found their sound. You can hear the passion for music in the cleanliness of the guitar and the delicate attention to detail. Fortunately for me; this transfers into their live performance, where they are the professionals I expect them to be.

Unfortunately for all of us, the humid summer weather in the Peer Hats’ unventilated basement created a sweatbox like no other. Whilst the music was hot, the rest of the room was literally steamy.

Give Peacock Method a listen (and a subscribe):

Give the band a follow on Instagram:
Adam Kenny : @kingkennyoftherats
Chris Storer: @christophstorer
Richard Newton: @_newt_96
Lucas Berry: @thecountttt
Peacock Method: @peacockmethod