Live Review: Fatherson – London
Fatherson The Borderline, London, December 2nd It’s cold, it’s wet and it’s Tuesday night so where else would be best to be than in the sweaty underground venue in Soho where Scotland’s Fatherson have travelled down to play. Nowhere, that’s where. First up we were treated to some pretty damn fine punk vocals and stylings … Continue reading
Live Review: Jack White – London
Jack White 02 Arena, London, November 19th 2014 Words: Nick Jaques The anticipation for the Jack White concert at the O2 was impressive – I could overhear conversations about the special vinyl version of his 2nd solo effort Lazaretto being praised from the heavens and it was encouraging to hear – it spread a good … Continue reading
Live Review: Carl Barat & The Jackals – Manchester
Carl Barât and The Jackals Sound Control, Manchester, 19th November 2014 Words: Sean Regan Having witnessed The Libertines return to gigging earlier in the year with shows at Hyde Park and Alexander Palace, the chance to hear some of these songs along with The Jackals’ material, in a more intimate venue, was too tempting an … Continue reading
Live Review: The Mispers – London
The Mispers Flyover Portabello, London, November 20th Words: Haven Laine In their 3rd and final London show of the “November Search Party”, The Mispers are jovial with the audience before the show, encouraging everyone to check out the opening band Gutshot for Broadway; A four-piece with a massive sound. With flavours of Muse’s showbiz they … Continue reading
Live Review: Tom Butler and Model Aeroplanes – London
Tom Butler and Model Aeroplanes Tooting Tram & Social, November 19th Words: Stuart Evans Discovering exciting, new, wonderful musical talent is something I’m always on the look out for. And when it lands without warning, like tonight, having no idea who will be performing first, it’s bloody awesome. Even if it meant travelling ‘saff of … Continue reading
Live Review: Jungle Doctors – London
Jungle Doctors 93 Feet East, London, 14th November Words: Stuart Evans This band, tonight, have managed to instil a first for me. At the ripe old age of 38 I was asked to show photo ID to get into this venue. I don’t carry photo ID. I’m 38. I look old. The bouncer wasn’t having … Continue reading
Live Review: Hozier – Manchester
Hozier The Ritz, Manchester, November 12th 2014 By his own admission the last time Hozier played in Manchester it was only “to a handful of people”. This time he was playing to a sold out show with a crowd baying for his every word. This wasn’t my first time watching Hozier play live, but it … Continue reading
Live Review: Communion New Faces Tour – Manchester
Communion New Faces Tour Soup Kitchen, Manchester 8th November Words: Abigail Gillibrand Communion’s New Faces tour hit Manchester’s Soup Kitchen presenting four artists which I expect we’ll be hearing a lot more from. The venue itself was perfectly chosen for the night. It had that dirty grunge atmosphere, being underground with paint flaking off the … Continue reading
Live Review: Band Of Skulls – Liverpool
Band Of Skulls o2 Academy, Liverpool, 5th November 2014 Tricky one this, for any band, 5th of November, when most of the population are huddled together in the freezing cold watching a verity of loud sparkly things light up the sky. After having been to a very poorly attended gig on Halloween I was a … Continue reading
Live Review: Twin Atlantic – London
Twin Atlantic The Roundhouse, London, November 3rd Words: Stuart Evans One of the the things I love most about watching live music is seeing a band grow up before your very eyes. It’s often the case that you will see a band in a pub and wonder just where they will end up going. Will … Continue reading
Live Review: Royal Blood – Liverpool
Royal Blood Liverpool 02 Academy, November 3rd 2014 There was a palpable energy as soon as you stepped onto the streets surrounding the o2 Academy Liverpool last night. There was chaos in the roads, cars fighting in dark and dank Liverpool to get around each other and all of a sudden a small kerfuffle ahead … Continue reading
Live Review: Left Lane Cruiser – Newport
Left Lane Cruiser Lepub, Newport, October 18th Words: Jimmy Gallagher The small music venue is the fundamental component, vital for music itself to exist as an art form. Without them there may be no exposure to music in its purest form and therefore no potential to influence future musicians or to satisfy would be listeners … Continue reading
Live Review: The Charlatans – London
The Charlatans Monday 20th October, The Garage, London Words: @stu_evans There was a moment at tonight’s show where I decided to watch the audience reaction to what Tim Burgess described as ‘A new song for you’ Now normally a new song indicates a number of people heading to the bar (some call these fair weather … Continue reading
Live Review: Eagulls – Cardiff
Eagulls 11th October, Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff Words James Gallagher Leeds’ shoe-gazing punks Eagulls seem to have been on a constant tour since I first saw them at the same venue over a year ago. Not only did they adorn most of the UK’s summer festivals but their appearance on The David Letterman Show points … Continue reading
Live Review: United Fruit – Liverpool
United Liverpool 12th October Maguires, Liverpool Words: Sean Regan Maguires has become a bit of an institution over the last few years, thanks to its effortlessly kitsch charm and DIY ethos to putting on gigs. This is one of the only venues you’ll find decked out with WWF posters while Andrew WK blares out on … Continue reading
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