Sports Team are rowdy right off the bat. They shake, scream, kick, and spit beer that lands squarely on this photographer’s glasses. The first three songs — The Game, Bang Bang Bang, and Happy — already set the mood for an energetic night.

Their music is a unique blend of indie and folk rock, driven by sarcastic, insightful lyrics and a distinctive identity. It electrifies the crowd and sets it in motion — and Thursday night at the Art School in Glasgow was no different, with moshing and jumping encouraged by charismatic frontman Alex Rice.

These live shows perfectly capture the bold sound of their latest LP, Boys These Days — a somewhat nostalgic hymn to what it was like being young back then versus what it feels like now. This night in Glasgow follows their set at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom earlier this year, when they opened for the legendary Supergrass — yet it’s not hard to imagine them headlining that stage in the near future.

All things considered, this six-piece from London reaffirms its place as one of the most exciting live acts around — a band that continues to grow, evolve, and prove that chaos can, in the right hands, sound like pure joy.

Article: Mona Montella