Live Review: John Joseph Brill – Liverpool
John Joseph Brill Scandinavian Church, Liverpool, 8th April 2016 Words: Gary Lambert It was Ladies Day in Liverpool, which, if you have ever read the Daily Mail is the day which proves northerners are oiks, but if you have ever been to Liverpool on that day it proves to be one of the most exciting, … Continue reading
Live Review: The Amazons, Oh Boy, Fish Tank
Hopscotch The Social, Little Portland Street, London, 14th March 2016 Words: Nick Jacques Yet again the Social faithful have congregated to witness another trio of bands hand-picked from the SXSW festival! Hopscotch is a monthly live gig night at The Social and yet again it was packed to the rafters. It had a sense of … Continue reading
Live Review: Cage The Elephant – Liverpool
Cage The Elephant o2 Academy Liverpool, February 18th 2016 Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones There was a distinct buzz about the Cage The Elephant tour coming to Liverpool. The band had not been in these parts for around seven years and their fans were hungry for them. When the gig was announced it soon … Continue reading
Live Review: Minor Moguls – Liverpool
Minor Moguls Leaf, Liverpool, 10th February 2016 Words: Daryl Wafer I found myself in the cool part of town on Wednesday night. Leaf, Bold Street (the ‘Chicken and Ribs Combo’ of the Liverpool music venue scene) was hosting an EP launch for Minor Moguls. I’ve been to the downstairs part of the venue for a … Continue reading
Live Review: White – Glasgow
White QMU, 20th February 2016 Words: Gary Feeney I tweeted a week or so ago that White’s latest single, Living Fiction, sounds and feels just like a classic that’s been around for years. If you didn’t know better, you’d find it very hard to believe it was made by a band who hadn’t even embarked … Continue reading
Live Review: Fickle Friends – Liverpool
Fickle Friends 16th February 2016, Studio 2, Liverpool Words & Photos: Elena Katrina Since the dreaded departure of The Kazimier, Parr Street’s Studio 2 has become a beacon of hope for new music, for touring bands and local bands looking to jump in on something great. This was the case for the Fickle Friends show, … Continue reading
Live Review: Fatherson – Liverpool
Fatherson Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones What did you do on Valentine’s Night? An overpriced Lovers’ Special from the local steakhouse with a beloved was not on the cards for all of Popped Music. Instead it was Arts Club Liverpool and a double bill of Scottish rock music from Fatherson and Boy Jumps Ship … Continue reading
Live Review: Ovvls, Liverpool
Ovvls Scandinavian Church, Liverpool, 29th January 2016 Words & Photo: Elena Katrina Oh the blundering oaf I was as I tried, unsuccessfully, to sneak into a pew at the Scandinavian Church in Liverpool midway through the first song of Ovvls’ debut live show. Hopefully I didn’t ruin it for anyone or the band and I … Continue reading
Live Review: Too Many Poets,
Too Many Poets, Duke Mercury,Pocket Apocalypse, SPQR Maguires, Liverpool, 9th January 2015 Words: Gary Lambert Apparently January is the worst time to put on any events as everybody is still hungover literally and financially from Christmas, but for the second day in a row Popped Music attended a packed house for a record label showcase … Continue reading
Live Review: Cairobi, Shiners, Dead Ceremony
Hopscotch @ The Social, Little Portland Street, London, 19th January 2016 Words: Nick Jacques The Social is the setting for this relatively new gig night up in central London. According to the curator Jack Saunders, he wants to etch a hopscotch game onto the floor of the venue so punters can have a bit of … Continue reading
Live Review: Hozier – Liverpool
Hozier 12th January 2016, The Empire, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina “If you ever think David Bowie was before your time just listen to anything you can. He defined what it is to be rock n roll. He defined what it was to be an icon. Many times over” It’s not usual to start a review … Continue reading
Live Review: Clean Cut Kid – Liverpool
Clean Cut Kid Fly On The Wall Records Presents, Leaf, Liverpool, 8th January 2016 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones It was our first foray back into the live music scene after what felt like an eternity off over Christmas and New Year. The line up was looking solid and this was the first night … Continue reading
Live Review: Vintage Trouble, London
Vintage Trouble 17th November, London, Kentish Town Forum Words: Greg Arthur I missed Vintage Trouble at Glastonbury due to the bananas scheduling (and walking), I didn’t go to see AC/DC this summer, so missed them there, and all I’ve seen is a Fender basement session and a few highlights from the BBC coverage at Glasto … 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
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