It doesn't get much better than seeing an arena-sized act in an intimate venue, and last Thursday, I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Courteeners play at the Octagon in Sheffield. Marketed as a 'warm-up' gig for their huge Lytham festival set, the Manchester-based four-piece were on top form. My gig partner was also on top form as he proceeded to remove his shirt and continually swing it around like a plane propeller, as Liam Fray announced, "This song's called Summer." We were also treated to some brand-new music from Courteeners on Thursday night. It's been seven long years since the release of the band's sixth studio album More. Again. Forever. But it was great to finally hear some new 'Teeners' tunes. Packed to the brim with catchy lyrics and booming guitar riffs, the new stuff went down like a triumphant Oasis reunion. It was also nice to see the setlist refreshed with songs such as "Take Over The World" and "One Day At...
