If the past two NME Tours diversified with the likes of Magnetic Man and Azealia Banks appearing, then this year's bill reverted to familiar guitar-band ground.
Perhaps not the wisest move, given that the upstairs seating section of the Academy was unoccupied.
The most striking initial aspect of Peace was the bobble hat of their guitarist, but the foursome performed an encouraging set. There were touches of Vampire Weekend present with some Afro-pop rhythms, but showgaze buzzed into view too and there was enough ambition to warrant further attention.
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