Boston Manor Deliver Powerful Set at The Loving Touch
Boston Manor brought a packed room to life on May 2 at The Loving Touch in Ferndale, delivering a set that felt like a full-circle moment for longtime fans and a perfect entry point for new ones. The UK-based five-piece played with tightness and intent, balancing energy and atmosphere in a way few bands in this scene pull off live.
Openers Ellis, Farmer’s Wife, and Spaced each brought their own sound to warm up the crowd. By the time Boston Manor took the stage, the room was primed. No distractions, no frills—just a band locked in.
The set leaned heavily on recent material but didn’t skip past the early favorites. Tracks like “England’s Dreaming” and “Foxglove” hit with added weight in a venue as intimate as The Loving Touch. Newer cuts like “Algorithm” and “Sliding Doors” sounded huge—layered, loud, and emotionally sharp. The lighting and production were minimal but effective, giving the band space to let the songs carry the show.
What stood out most was the crowd. Michigan turned up. From front to back, fans sang, shouted, and swayed through every track. Boston Manor met that energy with a set that never dragged and never lost momentum.
For a band that’s evolved across several records, this show proved they’re in full control of their sound and stage presence. Whether you’re nostalgic for the gritty hooks of their early work or drawn to the moodier edge of their recent albums, this show had something for you.
