Primal Scream bassist Mani paid tribute to Swedish Furniture store Ikea as the band performed an intimate show in London yesterday (June 22nd).

The bassist was in high spirits throughout the gig, reacting to cries of “Mani!” as Primal Scream previewed songs from their forthcoming new album ‘Beautiful Future’.

Taking to the 229 venue stage just after midnight, the group opened their set with new single ‘Can’t Go Back’, which proved to already be a firm favourite with their fans.

Frontman Bobby Gillespie, who was dressed in a glitter effect shirt and smart black trousers, provided little interaction with the crowd in between the nights other new songs, the robust and bass driven ‘Uptown’ and the title track from the record itself.

But, as the gig progressed, each band member visibly relaxed, with guitarist Andrew Innes sharing frequent and jubilant exchanges with Mani.

Primal Scream were joined midway through their set by the female violinist from Le Volume Courbe, who are currently supporting My Bloody Valentine at their Roundhouse residency.

As expected, the biggest reactions of the night were saved for songs from the bands back-catalogue, including ‘Rocks Off’ and ‘Movin’ On Up’.

A bass heavy version of ‘Swastika Eyes’ was the pinnacle of the bands set, with Innes providing absorbing and angular guitar riffs.

After a thee song encore and nearly an hour and a half on stage, Gillespie finally seemed to have relaxed - his arms swaying as the final note of the night was struck.

'Beautiful Future' is released on July 26th.

(by Jason Gregory)