Miles Kane brings the sunlight to the Roundhouse - Review

Indie rocker Miles Kane brought his sixth studio album 'Sunlight In The Shadows', released in October 2025, to North London’s Roundhouse on January 30th 2026. The English musician, best known as the co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets alongside Arctic Monkeys‘ Alex Turner, commanded the stage, holding the audience in the palm of his hand throughout the night. Kane clearly knows how to put on a show and his performance at the Roundhouse once again proved exactly that. 

Kane was joined by not one, but two support acts. First up was Fiona Lee, a young singer-songwriter who took to the stage along with just her guitar. Throughout her set, she invited the audience behind the scenes of her songs, sharing the stories that inspired them. Her voice was strong and her set – made up largely of ballads and slower tracks – provided a gentle, atmospheric opening to the night. "Who’s excited for Miles Kane? He’s a cool guy", she called out early in her set, met with loud cheers from the crowd in response. She told the audience that she had always wanted to play this venue and thanked those who came down early to see her. Before performing her song „Mother“, she opened up about the song‘s story, explaining that she moved to London at just 18 and spent a period of time living in the basement of her old manager’s place. She spoke about how she eventually got out of that situation and how the song grew out of that experience. "Because I believed him, in everything he said. Yeah, I believed him, when he told me love was dead and I believed him, in all the lies he sold," she sings in 'Mother'. Lee‘s songs were simple, her voice powerful, and that combination provided a strong start to the night.

Following Lee was Villanelle, fronted by Gene Gallagher, son of Oasis‘ Liam Gallagher. They delivered a high-energy set that blended indie rock with 90s grunge, driven by distorted, guitar-heavy tunes. Although the band only released two tracks on Spotify so far, they’ve spent the past two years building their live reputation, playing countless shows and supporting several artists, including Liam Gallagher’s 2024 arena tour. That night at the Roundhouse, a noticeable number of Oasis fans seemed to have made their way to the North London venue to catch Gene and his band perform, with some of his family members also in attendance. Compared with their 2024 show at London’s The Marquis, the band now sounds far more polished and confident. Villanelle is made up of Gene Gallagher (vocals/guitar), Ben Taylor (guitar), Jack Schiavo (bass) and Andrew Richmond (drums). Their set felt raw and heavy, distinguished by Gallagher’s almost nonchalant and cool stage presence – a combination which has helped generate a growing buzz around the band in the indie scene since 2024.

When Miles Kane stepped onto the stage, the audience – especially the front row – was immediately locked in. The energy was high as Kane and the crowd bounced off of each other. He opened with 'Electric Flower' from his latest album, setting the tone for a 21-song setlist that balanced high-energy tracks with more reflective moments. The stage was decked out in leopard print, from the floor to the drum kit and amps, giving the whole show a distinctive look. Kane kept the energy high throughout the night, and between songs the crowd chanted "Miles. Miles. Miles fucking Kane" completely immersed in his performance. One thing was clear: Kane is a natural performer – expressive, confident and clearly at home under the stage lights – and he proved it with a lot of energetic guitar solos. Before playing 'Walk On The Ocean', he told the crowd it was his favourite song of the new album before adding, "I love the trance it puts you in. Just let it take you". The track, reminiscent of The Last Shadow Puppets, carried a sultry mood and a slow, deliberate build-up. Throughout the night, the audience sang and clapped along enthusiastically to every song, with lots of die-hard fans at the front decked out in merch and holding posters and signs. "Don‘t forget who you are. I love you all dearly," Kane called out towards the end of the set, a line that was once again met with huge applause.

In a set that balanced raw energy and many sharp guitar solos, Kane reminded the Roundhouse why he remains a pillar in the indie rock scene. Kane gave his fans everything they came for and more. With his latest album now alive on stage, this tour is a must for anyone who wants to see an artist completely in his element. Leaving the Roundhouse, one thing was clear: Miles Kane is still at his best when a guitar is in his hands and a crowd in attendance ready to follow wherever he leads. 

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WORDS & PHOTOS NADINE GOETZ