LIVE REVIEW: Delaner @ The Jacaranda, Liverpool

We caught one of Liverpool's brightest Indie newcomers Delaner at The Jacaranda, where they delivered a tight, well-paced set that ran just under an hour. Though still early in their journey, the band displayed an undeniable sense of chemistry and direction. The Indie-Rock group are starting to come into a real stride with their live performances, gradually perfecting their sound in the process. Delaner are a strong wave in a sea of upcoming talent in the Liverpool music scene, and they show no signs of letting up.

They opened with ‘Burn’, a bold choice that set the pace, coupling isolated drums and vocals pre-empting multi-instrumental breakdowns made it an explosive tone setter. Their track ‘If You Can’t Have It’ followed early in the set, landing powerful and immediate, just as sharply as the demo version from last November. The live setting is where Delaner thrive, and these opening tracks were certain proof of that fact. The intimate environment allowed the songs to ripple through the audience, delivering a clear message of intent.

Covers of ‘Bug’ by Fontaines D.C. and ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ by Stereophonics were woven in with care, showcasing two poles of their wide-ranging influence. The group’s unique sound and powerful vocals gave the songs a new edge, which made a refreshing rendition.

Originals like ‘Float to You’, ‘Worst Thing’, and ‘Idle Man’ demonstrated Delaner’s already well-established range. There’s a consistent emotional thread in their writing which is reinforced through their loud and rhythmic sound. ‘Idle Man’ was a standout track from the night (though all had their unique highlights), from vocals to lyrics to rhythm section and stage presence, the group’s chemistry really shone through. Considering the relatively short time they have been together, Delaner couldn’t have been any better in tune as a group. Epic track ‘Energy’ served as a highlight towards the end, offering a burst of vitality that shifted the pace yet again, before closer ‘Yellow Road’ brought things to a perfect finish with a sense of journey and finality.

What really stood out most was the band’s presence and natural cohesion from start to finish. They don’t shy away from atmosphere, nor do they do too much to win us over; the music speaks for itself. We got the sense that Delaner are not rushing their development — they’re learning what works, building something slowly, and doing it on their own terms. With more gigs coming soon, and another promising showing from Delaner, a bright future is almost certainly on their horizon.