Alina Salihbekova

Alina is a professional journalist and linguist who loves attending gigs. She's been taking pictures and reviewing live music since 2015 for a variety of different websites. Alina is a big music enthusiast and enjoys all sorts of different genres from nu-metal, industrial and hard rock to jazz, electronic and ambient music.
IN FOCUS// Orbital live at Rock City, Nottingham

IN FOCUS// Orbital live at Rock City, Nottingham

After captivating audiences at this year's Coachella festival, the dynamic duo of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, known as Orbital,…

2 days ago

IN FOCUS// Johnny Marr at Rock City, Nottingham

Johnny Marr, the iconic guitarist and founding member of The Smiths, graced the stage of Rock City in Nottingham on…

2 weeks ago

IN FOCUS// Pierce the Veil at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Pierce the Veil, a renowned pop-punk sensation hailing from San Diego, California, electrified the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on April…

3 weeks ago

IN FOCUS// The Hives at Rock City, Nottingham

Swedish rock icons The Hives electrified Rock City on March 29th, igniting the venue with infectious energy. Their dance-worthy tunes,…

1 month ago

IN FOCUS// Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Electronic new-wave music pioneers OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) graced the stage of Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall on March…

2 months ago

IN FOCUS// Knocked Loose at Project House, Leeds

Knocked Loose, the hardcore punk powerhouse from Oldham County, Kentucky, set the stage ablaze with a sold-out performance at the…

2 months ago

IN FOCUS// Mother Mother at Rock City, Nottingham

On March 3rd, the vibrant vibes of Canadian indie sensation Mother Mother electrified Rock City in Nottingham. Riding the waves…

2 months ago

IN FOCUS// TesseracT at o2 Ritz, Manchester

TesseracT, the renowned British progressive metal band, delivered an unforgettable performance at the O2 Ritz in Manchester on February 24th.…

2 months ago

IN FOCUS// Rick Astley at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Rick Astley's highly anticipated Are We There Yet? tour commenced with a spectacular performance at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on February…

2 months ago

IN FOCUS// Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Enter Shikari, currently one of the most triumphant British rock bands, took centre stage at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena as part…

3 months ago

IN FOCUS// Depeche Mode @ Utilita Arena, Birmingham

Depeche Mode delivered an electrifying performance in Birmingham on January 24th, showcasing their musical prowess in a spectacular manner. The…

3 months ago

IN FOCUS// The Darkness at Rock City, Nottingham

The Darkness visited Nottingham as a part of the 20th Anniversary of their Permission to Land tour. The gig was…

5 months ago

IN FOCUS// Lorna Shore (with Distant, Ingested and Rivers of Nihil) at O2 Academy, Leeds

On the 29th of November, Leeds was visited by four heavy bands: energetic deathcore band Distant from the Netherlands, ferocious…

5 months ago

IN FOCUS// The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City, Nottingham

One of the most mysterious bands from the 80s with a huge underground following, The Sisters of Mercy, visited Nottingham…

5 months ago

IN FOCUS// Death Cult at Rock City, Nottingham

Ian Astbury and Death Cult came to Nottingham for their 8323 tour. The 40th-anniversary celebration tour gathered the life-long fans…

6 months ago

IN FOCUS// Nothing But Thieves at OVO Arena, Wembley, London

On the 10th and 11th of November, one of the most exciting indie rock bands from Essex, Nothing But Thieves,…

6 months ago

IN FOCUS// Europe at The London Palladium

This year, Swedish rock band Europe celebrate their 40th anniversary. As a part of the celebration, the band brought their…

6 months ago

IN FOCUS// New Order at First Direct Arena, Leeds

One of the biggest post-punk genre legends, New Order, performed at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. The gig was…

7 months ago

IN FOCUS// Field Day 2023 with Aphex Twin, Bonobo, Arca and others at Victoria Park, London

Victoria Park is a place of yearly festivities and grand summer concerts. On the 19th of August, one of the…

8 months ago

LIVE REVIEW: Iron Maiden at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden performed in Nottingham on the 3rd of July. Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Bruce…

10 months ago