On Wednesday June 5th, Flyte’s brief North American headlining tour reached Club Dada in Dallas, Texas. Late last year, the English duo Will Taylor (lead vocals, guitar) and Nick Hill (bass, vocals) released their third record, FLYTE, following The Loved Ones (2017) and This Is Really Going To Hurt (2021). Joined by drummer Ross McReynolds, Taylor and Hill’s live harmonies and melodies effortlessly showcase Flyte’s relaxed indie-folk.
Opening with new tracks, “Even on Bad Days” and “Press Play,” Flyte set a gentle atmosphere over the venue and heartfelt fanbase. Emphasized by the small space, Flyte’s authentic connection, rich harmonies, and tender lyrics made for a warm and intimate show. As the set progressed, the duo moved through older tracks “Everyone’s A Winner” and “Losing You” from This Is Really Going To Hurt, and “Cathy Come Home” from The Loved Ones.
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ghout the set, Taylor and Hill often switched between electric and acoustic guitars. Taylor even continued to play on his acoustic guitar after a string broke mid-song. Between songs, Hill mentioned wanting to meet fans after the show while, Taylor often checked on the crowd and joked about London. Before performing, fan favorite “Chelsea Smiles,” Taylor revealed the song took years for he and Hill to write. Following this, the crowd immediately cheered after the first few notes of “Annie and Alistair,” The Loved Ones, with many softly singing along.
“This is our last one,” Taylor announced before the audience erupted in cheers and pleas for an encore. The main show closed with recent track “Tough Love,” sans the Laura Marling feature. A few seconds later, the duo returned to stage alone and played “Speech Bubble,” a vulnerable lovesong from their latest album.
Supporting the brief tour was fellow English singer-songwriter Fairhazel (Hugh Macdonald), who caught the crowd’s attention with his detailed lyrics and melodies. His set opened with singles “Nocturnal Animals” and “It Takes Time,” and unreleased tracks “Dying in America,” “Corner Park,” and “Molly Ringwald.” Towards the end, Fairhazel mentioned his experience living in LA for four years, and joked about his mom’s reaction to his newfound fame which easily amped up the crowd for Flyte’s set.
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