Bolstering their backing band with a three-piece brass section, Sam France and Jonathan Rado's odyssey through their sprawling indie rock back catalogue was infused with the passion and slickness of potential headliners-in-waiting.

Looking somewhat like Pete Doherty on a safari, France proved his credentials as a frontman, delivering an animated and engaged performance and Rado's impressive guitar shreddage definitely helped to chase away the rainy day blues.