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Live Review & Gallery: Resolve @ O2 Academy Islington, London 28/01/26

We caught Resolve headlining London, along with Wind Waker, Tropic Gold and Ashen. | TikTok

Ashen
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French based rockers Ashen are the opener for tonight, and as they kick start their set with title track from their most recently released album Chimera, mosh pits open immediately setting out the tone on this Wednesday night. Their set is fast paced and high energy, as they showcase their tight harmonies and heavy breakdowns. They complete their set with ‘Cover Me Red’ and ‘Outlier’, solidifying their place in the industry.

Photo by Jasmine Marceau

Tropic Gold
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Next on this stacked line up is London based Tropic Gold. Having played the UK quite often the past couple of years, the crowd are no stranger to their songs as they scream along to the lyrics. Nu-goth artist Harpy join the band on stage for one track, as both Harpy and vocalist Jacob Parris scream through the lyrics.

Tropic Gold are the type of band that never disappoints, we’re looking forward to seeing what they bring next.

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Windwaker
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It’s Windwaker’s first time playing London tonight, and they definitely didn’t hold back. The genre-blending foursome blast through their set with high energy, synth beat breakdowns, chugging riffs and impressive vocals. As the front row screamed lyrics to fan favourites ‘Sirens’ and newest single ‘Victory Lap’, Windwaker left their mark in London and we have no doubt it won’t be long until their back on UK soil.

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Resolve
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It’s France-based rockers Resolve‘s first headliner since their latest album release Human. The crowd immediately opens up as Resolve start their set with fan favourite from this album ‘Sandman’. It’s quite rare to have a four-band line up, so the crowd have had a long wait, but are thoroughly warmed up.

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The band power through a powerful set including ‘Seasick Sailor’ from an earlier release and favourite ‘Molotov’, before slowing down their set for ‘In Stone’. The rest of the band leave the stage and leave vocalist Anthony Diliberto alone with isolated vocals before the band join him and erupt into the rest of the track.

Resolve end their set with ‘Smile’ and ‘Older Days’. It’s been a long tour throughout Europe and the band display no signs of tiredness tonight for London. The crowd were clearly having the best time, and Resolve should be proud of this set.

Photo by Jasmine Marceau

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