GALLERY & REVIEW | King No-One in Berlin by Chux On Tour Photography 2025

In an era of increasingly polished performances and tightly choreographed tours, it’s rare to find a band that thrives so openly in chaos, connection, and sheer charm. But on a Wednesday night at Lark in Berlin, Germany, UK alt-pop outfit King No-One delivered a masterclass in exactly that. With no support act and no barrier between band and fans—physically or emotionally—it was a night that felt less like a concert and more like a joyous gathering of old friends.

Formed in York and carving out a fiercely independent path over the past decade, King No-One have built their reputation not just on their glitter-soaked anthems and genre-blurring hooks, but on a philosophy that champions individuality and human connection. That ethos was felt the moment they stepped on stage. The energy in the intimate venue was immediate and electric, with a devoted crowd—many clearly long-time fans—waving flowers and offering the band dinosaur plushies.

Lead singer Zach Lount, equal parts glam-rock star and cheeky frontman, radiated charisma even when things didn’t go quite to plan. A few songs in, Zach sheepishly admitted he’d forgotten to change the batteries in his microphone — a potentially show-stopping moment that turned into a scene of chaotic beauty. With laughter and crowd encouragement, fans stepped in to help swap the batteries mid-set, drawing cheers and even tighter bonds between the band and audience.

This spontaneity carried through the entire set. Midway through, Zach climbed atop the speakers at the back of the venue, singing from above as the crowd turned to follow him in awe. Later, he made his way onto the bar itself, belting out a track from the counter.

Between songs, the band kept the atmosphere light with generous banter—sweet, playful, and entirely unrehearsed. There was a genuine warmth to their presence, a sense that they were as excited to be there as the fans in front of them.

But the real standout of the night wasn’t a particular song or moment—it was the vibe. King No-One reminded everyone in the room that live music isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. And in showing up fully—with glitter, glitches, and gratitude—they proved themselves not only as stellar musicians, but also as genuinely sweet, down-to-earth guys.