LIVE REVIEW: SHE DREW THE GUN
She Drew The Gun Future Yard, Birkenhead, 19 September 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert The live music scene has been devastated by the response to COVID-19, venues are closing all over the country, and both doom and gloom are present like Red Stripe and Jack Daniels in the hearts and minds of music … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: THE LIBERTINES
The Libertines Virgin Money Unity Arena, Newcastle, 29 August 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Yes, we all know the socially-distant gigs at Newcastle’s makeshift arena at Gosforth Park aren’t the most visceral of prospects, and it is very easy to offer criticism of them as corporate blandness masquerading as a music festival, but … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: FILTHY TRICKS
Filthy Tricks The Snig, Widnes, 22nd August 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert It took a while, but after one hundred and sixty days I was finally at a gig once more. I had spent a lot of time imagining my first gig back, but I don’t think that I expected it to be … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: The Big Moon
The Big Moon Oslo Hackney, London, 4th March 2020 Words and Photography: Amy Butcher Having released their album Walking Like We Do last month, The Big Moon have had nothing but praise on what has to be my favourite album of 2020 so far. Listening to tracks Why and Holy Roller, I had been itching to … Continue reading
Live Review: Zuzu
Zuzu The Bodega, Nottingham, 1st March 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Sunday night in Nottingham has a curious vibe. It is as busy as you would expect a city centre to be at that time, but with a genteel politeness. I’ll be honest it confused me more than the one-way system. But I … Continue reading
Live Review: The 1975
The 1975 M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, 26th February 2020 Words and Photos by Lucy McLachlan Up until around two years ago, I had never listened to The 1975. An old friend and fellow cult member told me I had to listen to them, I trusted his judgement and one quiet night in work I decided … Continue reading
Live Review: Rats – Liverpool
Rats Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 21st February 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Outside may have been howling a gale as the latest sensibly-named storm hit town, but inside Invisible Wind Factory over one thousand primarily young music fans had just had one of the best nights of their lives by cheering on Rats‘ … Continue reading
Live Review: October Drift – London
October Drift The Old Blue Last, London, 18th February 2020 Words by Nick Jacques Photos by Amy Butcher On a dark miserable night in East London, indie-rock hopefuls October Drift played to a packed venue at the Shoreditch haunt Old Blue Last and there was a big sense of anticipation that evidently hung in the air. Those … Continue reading
Live Review: King Nun – Liverpool
King Nun Sound, Liverpool, 18th February 2020 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert On the Monday night, King Nun cancelled their show in Birmingham due to the ill health of singer, Theo. This meant that I put King Nun tweets on notify for a day because I was desperate for this show to go ahead. … Continue reading
Live Review: Psycho Comedy – Liverpool
Psycho Comedy Phase One, Liverpool, 15th 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
