JESSE BOYLE

Chase Atlantic, BLUDFEST 2025 REVIEW: Few bands could play a show on one of the hottest days of the year and make every second feel as icy cool as Chase Atlantic.  But that’s what legends do. They come, they see, and they conquer, no matter the occasion. And there are few bigger occasions than a festival created and curated by one of your best friends. The connection between the Chase boys and YUNGBLUD dates back to the middle of the last decade, and the love, appreciation, and excitement of being invited to be a part of such an event is apparent. It’s also the reason that they give absolutely everything. That’s easy to do when you have a crowd as ravenous as this before you, with the energy that accompanies the likes of ‘Into It’ and ‘Okay’ verging on gigantic. Though it’s not just the classics that get a load of love, with ‘RICOCHET’ and ‘DISCONNECTED’ receiving sing-alongs that are just as deafening. Ebbing and flowing between total euphoria, via the wooziness of 'BEAUTY IN DEATH' and elation, conjured most during the fiery throwbacks of ‘Friends’ and ‘Church’, it’s as professional and powerful a performance as you are ever going to see.  So much of this command comes down to just how Chase Atlantic have executed their rise to the top. From club shows to festival main stages, they approach everything they touch with the same passion and poise as when they started, and the results speak for themselves.  And based on this display, immortality is far from out of the question. ✏️ Jack Rogers 📷 Tom Pallant