Pregoblin at The Edge of The Wedge, Southsea REVIEW: ' Catchy choruses and seductive showmanship'

Taking to the stage clad in shabby overcoats and sunglasses, the funky pop duo rattled through a 30 minute set filled with catchy choruses and seductive showmanship.

Alex Sebley and Jessica Winter met in 2016 and prior to collaborating as Pregoblin had both built up impressive musical CVs. Sebley was once part of The Saudis, a band that would later mutate into cult heroes Fat White Family. Winter has also collaborated with the Fat Whites as well as boasting production credits for members of Gorillaz and Dinosaur Pile Up.

On stage, the pair worked off each other playfully in what was an admittedly unorthodox set up. They were not backed up by a full band, rather the musical accompaniment was provided by a laptop hooked up to the venue’s sound system.

It takes a while for those in attendance to get into the swing of things but by the time the band’s second track – the dark ballad Love Letters – is through, they are well onside.

Winter’s powerful vocals were particularly alluring, while Sebley's zany lyrics – which compared broadband providers to his lover – were an interesting take on modern living.

Another highlight was the recently released Anna (Flowers Won't Grow) which bounced along with aplomb.

Pregoblin brought proceedings to a close with their hit single Combustion, where they invited crowd members to join them on stage for one last cavort before they returned to their drinks.

They may not be the most conventional of pop acts but the duo are memorable and will likely require an even larger venue when they return to the south coast.