Live Review: Communion New Faces Tour, Liverpool
Communion New Faces Tour 20th November, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Daryl Waffer I had the undoubted pleasure to go and see the Communion New Faces tour at Studio 2 Liverpool. It was jam packed with new faces and voices, filling the night with their indie guitar pop-ness. In the first act, Jack Watts, the 20-year-old … Continue reading
Live Review: Lucy Rose – Liverpool
Lucy Rose Liverpool o2 Academy 2, 7th November 2015 Words: Daryl Wafer I could barely see the tiny English Rose as she stepped out on stage at Liverpool’s 02 Academy on Saturday night. My eyes peering through the fighting bodies all wanting the best view of Miss Lucy Rose. I had watched her videos online … Continue reading
Live Review: Liverpool Music Week Closing Party
Liverpool Music Week Closing Party Camp and Furnace/Blade Factory, Liverpool, October 31st 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones There ain’t no party like a Liverpool Music Week Closing Party. It doesn’t roll off the tongue as well as an S Club Party, but whereas S Club would be a McDonald’s Birthday Party where the … Continue reading
Live Review: Baltic States – London
The Baltic States The Social, London, 7th November 2015 Words: Nick Jaques Photos: Nathalie Saleh What can I say about the Baltic States? Within the past month or so this band have really left an impression on me. I was lucky enough to witness them at the world famous Studio 2 venue on Parr Street … Continue reading
Live Review: Sundara Karma – Liverpool
Sundara Karma The Magnet, Liverpool, November 4th 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones The Night Café hit off from the starting blocks hard, but a few blasts of feedback encouraged the band to calm down a touch. Whilst they never sound frenzied, there is a tight sharpness to their playing which hints at a … Continue reading
Gig Review: Alex Vargas – London
Alex Vargas Oslo, Hackney, London, 27th October 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Alex Vargas is a solo artist from Denmark who has risen to our attention over the past year with his delicate, emotional vocals coupled with soulful electronic beats. Prior to this he was in the band Vagabond that scored relative decent success with his … Continue reading
Live Review: The Wombats – Liverpool
The Wombats Liverpool University Guild Of Students, October 23rd 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones The Wombats’ hometown gig was the biggest ticket in town on a night when Liverpool had a lot of big tickets on the go. As part of their Glitterbug world tour they were playing Liverpool Guild of Students. It … Continue reading
Live Review: The Bohicas – Loft Art’s Club, Liverpool
The Bohicas + Sugarmen + Sankofa 8th October, Loft Art’s Club, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Opening up the night of three real up-and-comers was Liverpool’s Sankofa. This a band who have allowed their sound to grow into a much heavier beast than previously stalked the stages of Liverpool. Sounding more like an English version of … Continue reading
Live Review: Black Honey – Liverpool
Black Honey 14th October 2015, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones It would be fair to say that from the first time I heard just the beginning of Black Honey’s debut single, Madonna, earlier this year I was I knew I was going to be a fan. I am a fan. We … Continue reading
Live Review: Nimmo – Liverpool
Nimmo The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, 22nd September 2015 Words: Daryl Wafer There’s that old saying ‘two heads are better than one’ and in this case I agree. Except by this rule, two voices (Sarah Nimmo and Reva Gauntlette) are better than one. Sarah and Reva come together to form a melodic sound that makes you … Continue reading
Live Review: Little May – Leeds
Little May The Games Room, Leeds, October 10th 2015 Words: Julia Grantham Back at The Brudenell Social Club last Saturday night in Leeds -a venue which is fast becoming my second home, I found myself in ‘The Games Room’ for the Little May gig. A smaller, quieter room than the main gig venue, this additional … Continue reading
Live Review: Zibra – Liverpool
Zibra September 26th, Studio 2, Liverpool Words: Ruth Myles Studio Two, part of the famed Parr St Studio complex, in Liverpool is making a bit of a name for itself as being the home for indie music fans to come to watch the freshest and most exciting new bands who are touring the country at … Continue reading
Live Review: Colour – Liverpool
Colour The Well Space, Liverpool, 7th August 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Do not abandon hope all ye who enter here, but prepare yourselves for what may seem like a negative review but is far from it. I have just finished a cracking night watching music at The Well Space in Liverpool city centre. For any … Continue reading
Live Review: Clean Cut Kid – Liverpool
Clean Cut Kid The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, 29th July 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Live Photos: Gaz Jones Support band Lying B’stards kept to their name by performing fifteen minutes later than their advertised start time. The wait was definitely worthwhile as they played a mixture of blues mixed with straight out rock music. Mixing the … Continue reading
Live Review: Snow Apple – London
Snow Apple Old Blue Last, London, 8th July 2015 Words: Nick Jacques To be honest with you – I wasn’t expecting any fireworks before this gig. All I knew of the band Snow Apple prior to the show were that they were a folk band from Amsterdam. The Folk music market can feel a bit … Continue reading
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