Live Review: Courtney Barnett – Leeds
Courtney Barnett The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 29th March 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Walking through doors of The Brudenell Social Club in Leeds last night was a bit like opening the door to an elderly relative’s house; everything was instantly familiar in a warm, cosy sort of way and I felt at home. I have … Continue reading
Live Review: Morrissey- Cardiff
Morrissey Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, 18th March 2015 Words: James Gallagher With a rush and a pull, droves of people descended upon Cardiff but on closer inspection, it would seem that a fair proportion knew little about and had less affection for the man they came to see. A well known car insurance company based in … Continue reading
Live Review: Fyfe – London
Fyfe Electrowekz London, March 26th 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Tonight sees the fresh-faced 25 year old artist Paul Dixon finally rise up and have the potential to take his talents to the next level. Having used a different pseudonym in the past and dropped from a major record label after a lack of opportunity, Dixon … Continue reading
Just Listen: Gengahr – Haunter
Gengahr Listen to Haunter here: Haunter is the b-side to Gengahr’s recent single She’s A Witch. With a harsh backbeat that feels almost at odds with the warmth and fragility of the vocals, the track picks up in texture and becomes a much more enjoyable listen from then on in. The keyboard also give an … Continue reading
Live Review: Jaws – London
Jaws March 4th, Heaven, London Words: Lauren Grigor I walk in under the arches to a venue full of teens and a band on stage who are right into their 7:30 stage time. Not ideal as The Vestals are clearly a band who would benefit from a rowdier and more engaged crowd. They pull off … Continue reading
Live Review: Sleaford Mods – Liverpool
Sleaford Mods 3rd March, The Kazimier, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Sleaford Mods had never appealed to me in the slightest beforehand. I’ll be honest the name put me off so I never invested any time in finding out about their music. I hate the recycling of “mod” culture into a sixties pastiche. It is representative … Continue reading
Live Review: Blossoms – Liverpool
Blossoms February 22nd, The Kazimier, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert A soaking Sunday night is not the most exciting time to go to a gig, but nevertheless Blossoms were in town and aiming to entertain, so there was really only one place to be. The Kazimier is a great little venue. Wooden and compact and slightly … Continue reading
Live Review: Bear’s Den – Manchester
Bear’s Den 13th February 2015, Gorilla, Manchester Some might say that Friday the 13th is not a good day. This time, however, I would most certainly like to beg to differ. Though it could have all been so different, luck was certainly on my side. At 7.20pm I found out that Bear’s Den were on … Continue reading
Live Review: Prides – London
Prides London, Heaven 12th February 2015 Words: Stuart Evans So, underneath the arches of Charing Cross station is the place where Glaswegian three piece electro indie dance smashers Prides played their biggest headline show to date. And it was a triumphant, magical set of dance-floor delerium. Supported by the quite wonderful Remi Miles – a … Continue reading
Live Review: Black Rivers – Bristol
Black Rivers The Fleece, Bristol 11th February 2015 Words: Jimmy Gallagher The Seven Stars, situated right next door to Bristol’s The Fleece provides the coziest of environments to sip a few local beers on a cold February evening whilst waiting for a slightly late running gig, just as this one was. When the doors did … Continue reading
Live Review: Baby Strange – Glasgow
Baby Strange CCA Glasgow, 3rd February 2015 Words: Gary Feeney The Ramones, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Libertines, The Strokes…Baby Strange. This is not an odd-one-out question about who doesn’t have a “The” in their name, although there are more than a few differences between the latter and the rest than the format of … Continue reading
Just Listen: Formation – Back Then
Formation Listen to Back Then here: Back Then is the lead track taken from Formation’s debut EP Young Ones out on 23rd March. The song has a real driving force from keys and well who doesn’t love a bit of cowbell to liven up the party? Throw in some low-fi sounds and triumphant percussion and … Continue reading
Live: Hudson Taylor – Manchester
Hudson Taylor Academy 2, Manchester, 7th February 2015 It’s actually the first time I’ve ever been to this venue and I was surprised to see that it filled up pretty quickly, not just a few people milling around but a full on excited audience piled straight on in. I watched the first act up, Jack … Continue reading
Live Review: Saint Agnes – London
Saint Agnes Shackwell Arms, London, January 18th Words: Haven Laine Walking into the Shacklewell arms, I see 2 crazy lads who made a point of giving the microphone a lot of oral “attention”. Grunge is back along with its questionable hygiene practices. I was feeling pumped to see Saint Agnes. As soon as they’re set … Continue reading
Live Review: Cast – Glasgow
Cast Glasgow, December 11th 2014 Words: Gary Feeney Still touring almost twenty years on from their debut album, it’d be fair to say Cast are one of Britpop’s greatest survivors. Releasing All Change in 1995, Cast proceeded to enjoy great commercial success over the next few years with subsequent albums Mother Nature Calls and Magic … Continue reading
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