"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 3/8/25)
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Based on 26 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Slow Readers Club is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. The Slow Readers Club concert reviews describe live shows and performances as exciting.
The Slow Readers Club are a Manchester based Indie / Electro band who's output ranges from insanely catchy upbeat indie to angry, introspective downbeat ballads. Their music has drawn comparisons with Interpol, The Killers and Arcade Fire.
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Music-News.com (UK)
February 12, 2025
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The crowd was on its feet smiling, singing and clapping along - to a rendition of Happy Birthday in celebration of another year in the life of singer Aaron Starkey.
It’s been a busy week for The Slow Readers Club, promoting their new album, Knowledge, Freedom, Power. They’ve done short acoustic record store gigs, album listening shows and TV interviews.
Tonight they were going back to their roots playing in support of the Music Venue Trust who raised millions to support small venues to survive lockdown when they couldn't put bands on.
The story of The Slow Readers Club is one to warm the coldest of hearts. For years they flitted around the fringes of the Manchester music scene and were almost unheard of outside an M postcode.
