Live Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

LIVE REVIEW: The Pixies at Camden Roundhouse, London

It is hard to believe that The Pixies formed almost 40 years ago. Despite releasing four albums and enjoying huge…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Underworld at The Royal Albert Hall in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

The point when normality returned following COVID-19 is debatable but it’s impossible to deny that after an unwanted three-year hiatus,…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: F*cked Up at Lafayette, London

If someone was to bring up in conversation "Who was that band that fought the law…?" Most people would think…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Stiff Little Fingers  – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

You know you are in for an interesting evening when the last song playing before the band’s intro music kicks…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Ladytron & DSM IV at The Camp And Furnace, Liverpool

Although the weather was dismal, the venue of the camp and furnace was the setting for Saturday's doubleheader, Ladytron and…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Eagle-Eye Cherry at O2 Islington Academy

With last year marking 25 years since the release of Eagle-Eye Cherry’s debut LP Desireless, and not having played in…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Bonny Light Horseman at Union Chapel, London

“Supergroups” are not new. However, with a lineup consisting of Anaïs Mitchell, best known for providing the songs for the…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Temples at Lafayette, London

In 2014 the Kettering-based Temples released their self-produced debut LP Sun Structures which entered the top ten UK album chart.…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Eliza & Martin Carthy & The Restitution at Barbican Centre, London

Last year saw Eliza Carthy celebrate her 30th year in the music industry. Before this gig, Eliza took to Twitter…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Republica  – The Fire Station, Sunderland

My first act after arriving at The Fire Station was to indulge myself in a spot of reminiscing. Back in…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys – O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

As I wandered towards the O2 City Hall, feeling the cold, January air around my face, I recalled that today…

1 year ago

IN FOCUS// TRIVIUM live at Ulster Hall, Belfast

What a way to kick off 2023, with the return of the mighty; Trivium! As the Deadmen & Dragons Tour…

1 year ago

IN FOCUS// L-Plate @ McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern Ireland

L-Plate played a fantastic debut headline show with support from Moonbot & Disorder last night at McHughs Bar, Belfast, Northern…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Idlewild at O2 Forum, Kentish Town, London

Having an anniversary tour when a band's significant album reached a poignant milestone is hardly an original concept. Still, with…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Cure at the OVO Wembley Arena

In the weeks and months leading up to this gig, I had been thinking how it was a little anachronistic…

1 year ago

IN FOCUS// The Dead Daisies live at the Limelight, Belfast

Rock supergroup, The Dead Daisies, made their triumphant return to the Limelight 1, Belfast. Founded by Australian guitarist David Lowry,…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Skinny Lister at Newcastle University

The temperature had just dropped to -1° Celcius as I arrived at the venue. A brass monkey wandered across the…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: Kula Shaker at Shepherds Bush Empire, London

With over 25 years of being, Kula Shaker has built live staples guaranteed to enchant and exhilarate fans old and…

1 year ago

LIVE REVIEW: The Hu at the Ulster Hall, Belfast

As the Rumble of Thunder passed over Belfast on a cold December night, the echoing sounds of "HU! HU! HU!"…

1 year ago

IN FOCUS// Alter Bridge with Halestorm & Mammoth WVH live at Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

Vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips came to Nottingham…

1 year ago