Live review: Gwenno – London
Gwenno Islington Assembly Hall, 18th October 2018 Words: Nicholas Jacques Thursday night saw welsh indie-pop songstress Gwenno bring her live show and original, not to mention brilliant 2nd album ‘Le Kov’ to London. A personal highlight for me this year! The anticipation was high as I wanted to see how she would bring the sparse synth … Continue reading
Live Review: The Smithdown Crawl – Liverpool
Smithdown Road Various venues, Liverpool, 13th October 2018 Words and Photos: Gary Lambert Back in May, Popped Music were proud to be a part of the community-centric Smithdown Festival looking to enrich the lives of the people of the Smithdown Road area. For those of you unfamiliar with the geography of Liverpool, Smithdown Road is … Continue reading
Live Review: Talos & Editors – Newcastle
Talos & Editors Northumbria University, 11th October 2018 Words: Sammy Sadler I’m ashamed to admit that although I have been a fan of Editors from afar for a long time, I never really paid much attention to the British indie-rock outfit. There always seemed to be some other band that I was obsessing about at … Continue reading
Live Review: Sisteray – Liverpool
Sisteray The Jacaranda Club, 12 October 2018 Words & Photos: Gary Lambert Every legendary band has a tale which may or may not be true about playing a gig to just the barman or old Bill who drank in the pub every night of his life from aged 7. Which sounds cool, but I … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: Wild Front – Liverpool
Wild Front Liverpool Arts Club, 4th October 2018 Words: Daniel Burton With a steady stream of music being released over the past 3 years, including their debut single ‘Roco’ in 2016 and their latest single ‘Make You Feel’, Wild Front have kicked off their career in a great way. Having previously supported the likes of … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: Pale Waves – Liverpool
Pale Waves O2 Academy Liverpool, 24th September 2018 Words: Daniel Burton Photos: Gary Lambert After having the biggest year of the bands career, Pale Waves are well and truly on their way to the top. With a debut album that charted at number 8, following on from a number of highly successful singles, and recently … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: Maximo Park – Gateshead
Maximo Park Sage Gateshead, 21st September 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler Photos: Thomas Jackson, Tynesight Photographic Services I’ve found that as I get older (yes I am approaching the wrong side of 20) I’m appreciating music much more than I ever really did. Now that’s not to say I’m not still a total fangirl at heart, but … Continue reading
LIVE REVIEW: Spring King – Newcastle
Spring King Newcastle, 20th September 2018 Words: Samantha Sadler It’s so amazing to watch a band grow from support act to show headliners and I feel like I’ve pretty much been on this journey with Spring King. I first caught the guys supporting Spector back in 2015, and it is pretty awesome that I’m now … Continue reading
Live Review: Hippo Campus – London
Hippo Campus London, 23rd August 2018 Words & Photos: Luke Pettican As soon as you walked into Omeara’s delightfully styled main room, you could sense the raging excitement in the air. Before even the support band had started the place was crammed with eager fans, connected by an undeniable sense of feverish anticipation. Before Hippo … Continue reading
Live Review: The Mono LPs – Liverpool
The Mono LPs – Liverpool Words: Cat Lewis Photo: Neil Maher Liverpool favourite’s The Mono LPs graced the Zanzibar with their single launch for their new single “Hell (Save my Soul)”. With tickets sold out, and people queuing at the door, this was going to be a night to remember. Support acts came from Brass Antelope, Redefine and … Continue reading
Live Review: Jordan Allen – Liverpool
Jordan Allen Zanzibar, Liverpool Words: Cat Lewis Photos: Fi Carroll Having been a spectator at many a This Feeling gig I knew the line up for tonight would not disappoint. The first band of the evening were Strangers, a young local trio who kicked off the night with a strong set of grungy guitar riffs, strong … Continue reading
Live Review: Mint – Liverpool
Mint Liverpool, 20th May 2018 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll The first band up of the evening were Monks, a distinctly loud and local presence with which to start the heart of the gig. A smile was brought to my face immediately with the use of a trumpet right at the forefront of their … Continue reading
Just Listen – The Americas – Come On Out
The Americas Words: Cat Lewis The rock trio The Americas are about to release one single a month for three months in the lead up to their EP launch on 7th September and I couldn’t be more excited. The first of which Come On Out is out today. I have been a big fan of … Continue reading
Live Review: Island – Liverpool
Island Buyers Club, Liverpool, 14th May 2018 Words & Photos: Gary Lambert The enjoyment that a gig generates is not simply based on the performance of the band(s) on stage, but rather a more complicated mixture of performance, venue, personal mood, and behaviour of your fellow audience members. If any one of these aspects can … Continue reading
Live Review: Black Honey – Cardiff
Black Honey The Globe Cardiff, 13th May 2018 Words: Lewis Rogers Photos: Isaac Griffiths I’ve been following Black Honey’s music ever since they dropped their Bloodlust EP way back in 2014. Back then there was an elusiveness and mystery to the Brighton four piece but over the past few years they’ve earned a well-deserved reputation … Continue reading
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