Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, played his second headline gig at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, demonstrating potential as a musician despite a mixed musical style. The venue, a historic Welsh-language cultural hub, saw a half-full room welcome the 19-year-old, who was handed a commemorative ticket mistakenly labeling the city as 'Cardiff, England'.
Beckham's set ranged from landfill indie to solipsistic ballads, reflecting his ongoing musical development. He performed with his backing band, the Breakers, and showed earnest enthusiasm on stage, telling the crowd after one song, 'Bloody hell, wow.' His lyrics included the line 'I promise I'm not an arsehole' from the track 'Tie Don't Fit', delivered in a voice reminiscent of Lee Mavers.
Despite the nepo-baby label, Beckham's guitar skills stood out, particularly on 'Better Times', where he played a fuzz-bomb solo. Songs like 'For Your Love', co-written with producers Justin Raisen and Lewis Pesacov, hinted at psych-pop potential, while 'Wear and Tear' mixed dubby bass with baggy rhythms.
The gig, part of a small club tour, suggests Beckham is serious about his music career, even if his sound is still evolving. His performance showed enough promise to suggest he could move beyond his famous family name.
