Neck Deep / The Wonder Years / One Step Closer

One Step Closer set the tone for an unforgettable night at Glasgow’s O2 Academy, opening the show with relentless energy.

From the moment they hit the stage, the band have the crowd hyped, connecting with fans through every song.

Their set showcases tracks from their latest album, ‘All You Embrace’, which is already making waves.

Each song is tight and full of life, proving why they’re one of the most exciting acts on the scene right now. Don’t miss your chance to catch them live if you can!

Philadelphia heroes The Wonder Years are next up. While the crowd are initially ambient, frontman Dan “Soupy” Campbell wastes no time igniting their energy. His infectious encouragement to jump and sing along brings the room to life, creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable performance.

A standout moment comes in the anthemic ‘Low Tide’, which has the crowd belting out every word. Before launching into ‘GODDAMNITALL’, Soupy declares,: “The bridge of this song is tailor-made for a couple thousand motherfuckers in a room to sing along together. It’s one word. Goddamnitall”. The crowd do just that, singing the hook in full voice.

Between songs, Soupy’s connection with the audience shines through. He shares a story about The Wonder Years’ first time in Glasgow, linking the city to their hometown of Philadelphia through the filming of World War Z. He also gets the crowd to shout a resounding “Go Birds”, filming it for his family as a tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles, who are playing a crucial NFL playoff game while the band are on stage. Soupy tells us that if they win, he gets to watch another game with his son (and, as fate would have it, they do win! Beating the Washington Commanders 55-23!)

The set flows beautifully, with ‘There, There’ offering a reflective moment before kicking back into full gear with ‘Passing Through A Screen Door’.

Soupy reminds everyone of the band’s history with Neck Deep, who they first brought on a UK tour 12 years ago. Tonight is a full circle moment that adds to the significance.

The Wonder Years close as they always do, with ‘Came Out Swinging’. It’s hard to put into words just how incredible they are live, but one thing’s for sure: they gave Glasgow a night to remember.

The anticipation is palpable as Neck Deep’s iconic backdrop inflates between sets, setting the stage for an unforgettable show.

Opening with ‘Dumbstruck Dumbf**k’, they waste no time igniting the crowd, who are in full voice from the start. The energy is relentless, with every band member in constant motion, feeding off the electric atmosphere in the room.

A highlight of the night is the powerful ‘It Won’t Be Like This Forever’, which resonates deeply with the audience. Frontman Ben Barlow keeps the momentum alive with nostalgic nods, asking, “From the new to the very old, who’s been a fan since ‘Life’s Not Out To Get You?'” before launching into ‘The Beach Is fFor Lovers (Not Lonely Losers)’, which includes a snippet of Blink 182’s ‘Dammit’.

The double hitter of ‘Motion Sickness’ and ‘Gold Steps’ proves to be another standout moment, with the crowd matching the band’s energy beat for beat. And in true pop punk fashion, Ben dives into the crowd during ‘Can’t Kick Up The Roots’, though the attempt at catching him doesn’t quite go as planned!

One of the most memorable parts of the night comes during ‘She’s A God’, with the women in the audience taking over the mosh pit for a girl-powered moment of chaos. The main set wrapped up with the emotional ‘December (Again)’, leaves fans wanting more.

It’s not long before Neck Deep return for a thrilling encore, rounding off the evening with ‘We Need More Bricks’, ‘STFU’, and fan-favourite ‘In Bloom’.

Tonight leaves no doubt as to why they’re one of the best live acts in pop punk today!