It’s a cold, damp start to the evening, but people are already queuing around the corner of The Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, in anticipation of Tooth’s arrival. The show is sold out.
The London four-piece are supported by Uncle Junior, who get things going in an already packed room. Their latest single, “Melt Me”, with its Weezer-meets-Oasis swagger, does more than enough to get the crowd warmed up and ready for what’s about to come.
Now it’s time for Tooth. Kicking things off immediately with “Age of Innocence”, they deliver a fast-paced introduction to the mayhem that is about to unfold. By the third song, Tooth are already flying through their set with the sound and determination of Joyce Manor. Crowd surfing begins, the pit opens up, and it’s clear that Tooth’s Birmingham fanbase have got the memo and have turned up in full force.
Lead singer Glenn Jacinto pauses briefly between songs to address the audience, admitting that he feels a little slow today after a busy evening the night before. You certainly wouldn’t notice it from the performance!
“Beneath the Needle”, an unreleased track, only adds to the mayhem that has descended upon Birmingham. Tooth then launch into their latest release, “Take Me As I Am”, delivering a sound reminiscent of a gothic, alternative take on Les Savy Fav.
As the set draws towards its conclusion, the crowd are briefly lured into a false sense of calm with “Wallflower”, before Tooth crash straight into “Medicine”. Birmingham responds by throwing itself into the chaos once more, making full use of the incredible setting that is The Hare & Hounds.
If you missed this one, Tooth return to Birmingham on May 6th 2027, playing at The Castle & Falcon in support of Man/Woman/Chainsaw!
