Live Review: Psycho Comedy – Liverpool
Psycho Comedy Phase One, Liverpool, 8th February 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert If there was any doubt of the love and support that Psycho Comedy receive, it was physically manifested when walking into Phase One early for their album launch and seeing the venue already packed. Obviously with it being an album launch, … Continue reading
Live Review: HMLTD – Liverpool
HMLTD Arts Club, Liverpool, 13th February 2020 Words and Photos by Lucy McLachlan Last time I saw HMLTD it was the end of 2018 and they blew the roof off The Ritz in Manchester even though they were only cast as a support act. Taking over the stage in various shades of leather, neon and … Continue reading
Live Review: Blossoms – Liverpool
Blossoms O2 Academy Liverpool, 15th February 2020 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Brian Sayle Happy Valentines indeed – anyone looking to impress their Blossoms loving other half this weekend just gone, would have been an absolute hero had they been able to secure them some tickets to this tiny show. I wouldn’t normally consider the o2 … Continue reading
Live Review: Dollie Demi – Manchester
Dollie Demi Manchester, The Castle Hotel, 14th February 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert So what did you do on Valentine’s Day? Something romantic? Something deliberately and unashamedly fun and cheesy? Or did you go to a gig on your own because watching a three bands in a classic gig venue is undoubtedly how … Continue reading
Live Review: Valeras – Liverpool
Valeras Liverpool, Sound, 28th January 2020 Words & Photos: Elena Katrina That’s it then, the first gig of 2020 out of the way. I always find it hard to step out into the cold after going home after a long day at work. You know, the ones when you went out in the bitter dark … Continue reading
Live Review: This Feeling: Big in 2020, Leeds
This Feeling: Big in 2020 Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 25 January 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert There’s a certain level of grassroots bonhomie expected at all This Feeling shows as bands muck in, cheer each other on, and generally enjoy being young and playing gigs. Whilst the Big in 2020 shows are a … Continue reading
Live Review: The Mysterines – Liverpool
The Mysterines Jimmys, Liverpool, 7th December 2019 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Fi Carroll I have been waiting for this gig with some anticipation. It’s not like I haven’t had my fill of this band for a while now. In fact I’ve seen them 6 times now this year and possibly there might have been one … Continue reading
Live Review: Spector
Spector Oval Space, London, 13 November 2019 Words and Photos by Amy Butcher Before I start my review for what turned into my favourite gig of 2019 so far, I must admit I had very little knowledge of how Spector are as a live band. Having listened to their music only recently, I was completely … Continue reading
Live Review: Sam Fender – Liverpool
Sam Fender Guild of Students, Liverpool, 23 November 2019 Words by Gary Lambert Photos by Elena Katrina At Popped Music we all love Sam Fender with only one exception… Me. I don’t dislike him as a person (very much the opposite in fact), nor do I hate his music. It is just one of … Continue reading
Live Review: Yonaka
Yonaka Academy 2, Manchester, 20 November 2019 Words by Gary Lambert and Elena Katrina Photos by Gary Lambert Since I’ve been able to take photographs for myself at gigs, it has been a regular occurrence for me to go to watch my favourite bands on my own. But when Yonaka supported by Zuzu and Rusalka … Continue reading
Live Review: FEET – London
FEET Camden Assembly, London, 22nd October 2019 Words & Photography: Amy Butcher Do you ever discover a band and after listening to a few tracks they immediately become one of your favourite bands? That’s what happened to me when I first listened to FEET’s Ad Blue. Whether it’s the groovy bass lines, addictive guitar melodies … Continue reading
Live Review: The Amazons – Newcastle
The Amazons O2 Academy, Newcastle, 12th November 2019 Words and Photography: Callum Robinson The Amazons hit Newcastle like a storm on a cold Tuesday night at the O2 Academy with support from the excellent The Mysterines and Demob Happy! Having recently supported Sea Girls, The Mysterines started off the night. With powerful guitar riffs, drum … Continue reading
Live Review: Freya Ridings – Newcastle
Freya Ridings O2 Academy, Newcastle, 11th November 2019 Words and Photography: Lauren Mellor As an opening night of tour, Newcastle is certainly a great place to get warmed up. And is there much better than seeing a female-powered gig? Well that’s certainly what Freya’s performance, and admittedly her full tour, provides. It’s really empowering to … Continue reading
Live Review: Bear’s Den – Newcastle
Bear’s Den Newcastle University, Newcastle, 10 November 2019 Words and Photography: Callum Robinson On a cold November night in Newcastle, Bear’s Den filled the crowd with warmth and emotion as they played to a full house at Newcastle University. I’ve been wanting to see Bear’s Den ever since they released their album Islands, back in … Continue reading
Live Review: Berries – London
Berries COLOURS, London, 6th November 2019 Words: Nick Jacques It was a special night for the band Berries. They graced the stage at Colours (formerly known as the Hoxton Bar & Kitchen) to promote their new EP Lies along with some exciting support in the shape of Chorus Girl and The Franklys. Colours is an … Continue reading
