LIVE REVIEW: Yee Loi @ The Liverpool Philharmonic
- Cara Pini
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
In the grand Philharmonic Hall, where classical instruments usually whisper, true Rock ‘n Roll erupted with full force. Yee Loi, a fiercely talented, punk family trio, hit the stage with explosive energy and a gritty yet polished sound that felt refreshingly raw for the refined setting. Rebellious and punky, they joked, “I didn’t think they let people like us into places like these.” But it was clear; the moment they bursted upon the stage, they deserved and worked hard for the enormous space.
Supporting Adam Ant, they didn’t just warm up the crowd, they jolted it awake. Opening with their single ‘Dad’s Money’, Rose and Donny’s sharp musicality and magnetic stage presence was displayed, while Matilda anchored each tune with powerhouse drumming, holding everything together with flair and confidence. Matilda and Rose demonstrated pure talent in driving each track while harmonising with such precision, adding a richness to their sound.
Their unreleased tracks reverberated through the Philharmonic, adding to their uncontrollable momentum. The hall bursted with rhythm-driven intensity and electricity that made it impossible to look away. Songs such as ‘Oh Marilyn’ and ‘Down in the Bunker’ landed with core-shaking power, amplified further with the band’s head banging, spinning and kinetic chemistry. Despite their age, they appreciate the classics of Rock. Their bold revisited covers of Elvis Presley and MC5 showed a deep understanding of punk’s roots and aided the crowd both familiarity and reborn melodies.
Their latest single, ‘Poor Girl’, sealed the night with true passion. As Rose declares, “we play real punk rock ‘n roll… with no backtracks, no auto tune, and no ai.” The message is clear: Yee Loi are reviving and reshaping the spirit of unfiltered real Rock for a new generation. Rock ‘n Roll isn’t fading— it’s young, fearless and alive in Yee Loi.
Comments