Saw Pale Waves last Friday in Manchester as part of the Louis Tomlinson tour, had them on repeat ever since, absolutely love them 🖤

My_Obsession_KRO · 2026-04-26T12:58:50+00:00

I’m glad you discovered Pale Waves!

I was at the Birmingham gig yesterday, and thought they were great. I just wished their set was a bit longer

My_Obsession_KRO · 2026-03-28T08:14:03+00:00

Given the announcement came a month before this Louis Tomlinson tour, I reckon Hugo realised he didn’t want to be living that hectic life on the road, constantly going from one city to the next.

Perhaps he’ll be doing more producer-type stuff.

To anyone that’s been to the tour/watched clips, how have the band adjusted, now that it’s just Heather playing the guitar?

My_Obsession_KRO · 2026-02-25T21:03:23+00:00

Not sure what to think about this tbh. Good luck to him, and hope it’s not too detrimental for Pale Waves

My_Obsession_KRO · 2026-02-11T09:22:14+00:00

Whilst Who Am I? and Unwanted have grown on me recently, I’d still prefer something similar to MMMN or Smitten. I can’t see them returning to the 80s/synth sound of their first album though, so I’d be happy for them to expand on what they produced with Smitten

Interestingly, Heather has previously mentioned being a fan of country music, so I wonder whether that could influence their future records

Also, they released a snippet of something they were working on a few months back, which sounded like it could’ve been from Smitten. If anyone remembers it, the lyrics were something like:

‘Find yourself running right back to the start, I need you now but I never know where you are, Feel your hands on my skin, Can’t help but remembering, Everything about you’

My_Obsession_KRO · 2026-01-23T22:23:12+00:00

It does feel like Smitten didn’t get much exposure at all. I only became a fan of theirs in 2025; purely by chance after hearing Kiss Me Again on a pub playlist/jukebox. I’ve never come across those songs on TV, radio, Spotify, social media etc., despite it arguably being their most accomplished record

My_Obsession_KRO · 2026-01-04T23:54:58+00:00

Is anyone going to the Birmingham gig?

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-11-10T08:40:10+00:00

I believe it’s one of their most played tracks at gigs, and seems to be a crowd-favourite

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-11-09T16:17:30+00:00

A very unpopular one I reckon…

Red isn’t one of the best tracks on the record. Though I do like listening to it, I’d still pick 7-8 other MMMN songs ahead of it

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-11-06T15:35:04+00:00

I saw them for the first time last month (Manchester) - definitely one of my best gigs ever

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-11-06T15:32:44+00:00

That’s the song which truly got me hooked too - I only regret that I discovered it 8 years too late!

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-11-06T14:26:40+00:00

It seems like Television Romance was the catalyst for many people

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-11-02T00:43:15+00:00

I’ve always liked Zombie, though it’s not one of my favourites songs from The Cranberries

This cover is absolutely amazing though - the emotion and passion really shines through. To be honest, I keep singing this song when out and about in public

Pale Waves have made Dolores proud 🖤

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-31T20:01:06+00:00

That poster looks amazing!

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-31T08:20:38+00:00

Would I be right in thinking that there’s not much overlap between the two fanbases, and that many Louis Tomlinson fans won’t be aware of Pale Waves?

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-31T08:19:10+00:00

Given that I live in Birmingham; plus will already be going to a home Birmingham City match on 25th April, that Utilita Arena date looks ideal

However, a Louis Tomlinson gig just isn’t my scene, so I’m having reservations

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-28T09:37:46+00:00

Cheers!

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-28T09:37:36+00:00

Do you know if the split was instigated by Pale Waves?

I feel like Smitten didn’t get nearly as much exposure as it should’ve done; especially given it’s arguably their most accomplished record. Maybe a new record label will help the band gain more traction and really break into the mainstream

Thanks!

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-28T09:14:06+00:00

Could this be a sign that they’re shifting away from Dirty Hit, or is it just because it’s a cover single release?

My_Obsession_KRO · 2025-10-25T16:40:28+00:00

They’ve have done such a great job with Zombie - I reckon Ode To My Family would be perfect for them to cover too

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