The Fratellis « Celebrating 20 years of Costello Music »

The Fratellis bring their sharp, hook-heavy indie rock to Albert Hall, Manchester on 29 January 2027, marking 20 years of Costello Music. Formed in Glasgow in 2005, the trio — Jon, Baz and Mince Fratelli — forged a sound that splices garage rock bite with power pop melodies and a straight-ahead indie sensibility. Their debut lit the fuse with songs like Chelsea Dagger and Whistle for the Choir, built on nervy guitars, singable refrains and a tight rhythmic drive rooted in classic British rock.

This anniversary show dives back into the spirit of that first record: fast, lean songs made for bouncing floors, delivered with the chemistry of a road-tested three-piece. Since then, albums from Here We Stand to Half Drunk Under a Full Moon have widened the palette toward soul and more orchestral shades, without losing the melodic punch that defines the band. In Manchester, The Fratellis reconnect with the raw spark of Costello Music, revisiting its hooks and riffs while channeling the energy that first carried them from Glasgow clubs to bigger stages.