THAT THING YOU DO | EP RELEASE SHOW @ WHEREELSE MARGATE, 26/07/2025

There’s nothing quite like a sweaty little room packed to the brim with local legends, pals, and pit gremlins—and That Thing You Do knew exactly how to make their EP release one to remember. 

Kicking off the night was White Medicine, who came out with a slow, groovy sound and a bass tone that you could feel through your feet. Unfortunately, the rest of the band didn’t quite match that energy. A solid foundation was there, but something felt a bit off—levels needed a tweak, the guitar lacked bite, and the band as a whole just didn’t seem to have found their footing yet. That said, it was their first show, and nerves were clearly a factor. Special shoutout to the vocalist, though—there was grit and gravel in that voice, and I reckon with a bit more time and confidence behind them, this band could develop into something exciting. 

Next up was Loser Token, who came roaring out of the 90s like they’d never left. Think Green Day meets MTV’s TRL era—pop-punk hooks and bucketloads of energy. Their singer’s guitar needed lowering (my back hurt watching), but other than that? Solid set, great vibes, and a nice nostalgic punch.  Also, fun fact: they helped That Thing You Do write their new EP. Legends! 

Then came Drones, and holy hell—they blew the roof off. Rosie’s vocals were a force of nature: part scream, part melodic snarl, all power. She didn’t stop moving once and had the crowd hooked from the first note. Evie’s guitar riffs hit hard, Lewis brought a filthy bass tone, and Jack behind the kit? An absolute machine. Constant blast beats, precise timing, and enough passion to fuel the national grid. Drones have levelled up massively. Their live sound is tight, ferocious, and ready for something bigger. 

Finally, That Thing You Do took to the stage for their long-awaited EP release set, and it was clear they’d brought their entire village with them. The venue was rammed—friends, family, long-time fans—you name it. James on vocals had an earnest, emotive voice with softer tones when needed, but he knew when to push it too. The crowd interactions were brilliant—call-and-responses, circle pits, singalongs—you could feel the love in the room. The bassist was full of beans (the good kind), jumping around and shouting lyrics alongside James, while the rhythm and lead guitarists gelled beautifully. Their drummer was pounding out every beat like his life depended on it, and honestly, the energy was infectious. The transitions between songs were seamless, and they never lost momentum.

By the end of the night, we were sweaty, a bit deaf, and full of adrenaline—which is exactly how a local EP launch should leave you. If That Thing You Do keep this up, they won’t be playing rooms this small for long.  Check out the gallery of the event, shot by Kit Foster.,