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Overmono's Royal Naval College Rave: Spectacle or Sound?
10 Aug
Summary
- Overmono played their largest headline gig at the Old Royal Naval College.
- The duo's anthemic sound struggled to fully translate to the outdoor venue.
- Special guests enhanced the energy, including a collaboration with John Joseph Holt.
Welsh electronic duo Overmono celebrated their second album with their largest headline performance to date at the historic Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Brothers Tom and Ed Russell brought their signature anthemic, big-room rave sound to the Unesco World Heritage Site, featuring lasers illuminating the baroque surroundings.
Despite the grand setting and clear sound, the duo's intimate club experience proved challenging to replicate on the vast outdoor stage. At times, the music lacked the necessary volume and bass rumble to fully engage the large crowd, who seemed to anticipate bigger drops.
However, the brothers' evident joy and energetic performance, especially on a warm evening, were infectious. Tracks like their 2023 collaboration 'Freedom 2' with Joy Orbison and Kwengface provided much-needed momentum and low-end power. The energy further amplified with guest appearances, notably beat poet John Joseph Holt for a new track, and their cinematic remix of The Streets' 'Turn the Page', culminating in the feel-good anthem 'Good Lies'.
