Last week Junodream’s biggest headline show to date took place at Electric Brixton, a venue well suited to their expansive, immersive sound. Fans packed the room, eagerly awaiting what was set to be a milestone moment in the band’s journey. With support from Oils and Finnegan Tui, the night promised something special, and from the very start, it more than lived up to expectations.
First on the line up was Oils. We hadn’t heard of Oils before so we weren’t sure what to expect, but their performance was beyond anything we could’ve imagined. Oils delivered an experience not dissimilar to the Dreamachine, an immersive experience designed to create a new world inside your brain, and Oils did just that. Their music started off calm and relaxing, even incorporating some rain sounds, before swelling into pulsating beats that got faster and faster, building a sense of urgency. All of this alongside a coordinated show of colourful lights overhead. It quickly had us envisioning all kinds of stories, like our own imagined films playing in our minds whilst the vibrant lightshow continued above. Oils would not be out of place at an art exhibition, and given the chance we’d definitely see them again.
Next came Finnegan Tui, a singer songwriter drawing influence from indie pop and folk music. His songs were deep and emotive, and he had a great energy that kept the audience engaged. Finnegan told us that in order to write his album, he isolated himself in a remote part of Scotland and let all of his feelings flow into the music. HIs song writing is impressive, lyrically each song told a story, it really was as if we were getting a look inside his mind.
As we were waiting for Junodream to take the stage, chants of “juno” started within the audience, signalling how eager fans were to see them. At around 21:05, they walked on stage and launched straight into The Beach, an ethereal, dreamy track that drifts between melancholy and serenity. Lyrically, it captures a deep yearning to escape life’s struggles in search of peace. The song’s repetition creates a hypnotic, almost meditative effect, mirroring the ebb and flow of waves.
Without pause, they moved into Kitchen Sink Drama, a moody piece exploring the turmoil of a toxic, abusive relationship. It begins softly, almost subdued, before gradually swelling in intensity. Ed’s vocals growing louder and more urgent, as the music builds to a crashing crescendo, echoing the suffocating tension of the relationship it portrays.
The band powered through a few more songs, each met with huge enthusiasm from the crowd. It was clear the audience was full of devoted fans, with everyone singing along to every lyric and dancing throughout. Each song ended in a wave of applause and excited cheers. Around halfway through the set, they treated us to the live debut of Making Too Much Noise, a moment met with palpable excitement. It’s always a special moment to see your favourite band, witnessing a song’s live debut makes it even more so.
Making Too Much Noise is one of their slower songs, an emotional track that evokes themes of loss, trauma, and emotional turmoil with an unsettling narrative. Its vivid imagery suggests a medical crisis, or perhaps dealing with grief in the aftermath of one. Despite the song’s heavy subject matter, the crowd welcomed it wholeheartedly, appreciating the rare and intimate moment.
Three songs later, the band left the stage, and the lights went out. Unsurprisingly, the crowd weren’t ready for the night to end. Chants of “one more song” quickly filled the venue as fans hoped for an encore, and luckily, they got their wish. The band returned with Receiver, an unreleased track, making for yet another unforgettable moment in the set. After that, they launched into long-time fan favourite Nobody Wants You before closing the night with The Oranges.
From start to finish, the show was a masterclass in atmosphere and emotion, seamlessly blending dreamy introspection with raw intensity. The setlist balanced fan favourites with exciting surprises, keeping the crowd engaged and energised throughout. Whether it was the hypnotic pull of The Beach, the emotional weight of Making Too Much Noise, or the thrill of hearing the unreleased Receiver, every moment felt special. As the final notes of The Oranges faded and the band left the stage for good, it was clear that this was a night fans wouldn’t soon forget.