Gig Review: The Lapelles – Glasgow
The Lapelles King Tuts, Glasgow – 16th July 2016 Words: Gary Feeney When King Tut’s announced the line-up for Summer Nights, their annual, two week long extravaganza showcasing a selection of Scotland’s finest new acts (two weeks doesn’t quite seem long enough…), the Lapelles’ Saturday night date was arguably the stand-out on a strong bill, … Continue reading
Gig Review: Parquet Courts – Liverpool
Parquet Courts June 15th 2016, The Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Michael Kirkham The largest urban building plan in Europe is a long term plan to regenerate Liverpool’s dockland by filling it with soaring apartment and office blocks extending far beyond the city centre. As of yet, none of these have been … Continue reading
Festival Review: Liverpool Sound City 2016
Liverpool Sound City 2016 Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Fi Carroll After last year’s move away from the city and along to Bramley-Moore Docks there was much to think about and much to feel excited about. As the year went on the prospect of another year at the docks slowly sunk in. It’s difficult sometimes to … Continue reading
Live Review: Holy Esque – Glasgow
Holy Esque Glasgow Art School, 7th May 2016 Words: Gary Feeney Usually when I come across a new band who I really like, I’ll end up spending ages watching all sorts of live videos on YouTube; especially so, if I know I’m going to see them. For whatever reason though, I never quite got round … Continue reading
Live Review: Communion New Faces Tour – London
Communion New Faces Tour St Stephen’s Church, London, 27th April 2016 Words: Claire Healey As the evening sun streamed in through the stained glass windows, the ethereal atmospherics of St Stephen’s Church provided the perfect setting for yet another glorious adulation of new music. Sounding most at home in this gospel-toned atmosphere, ex-choir boy Matt … Continue reading
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Just Watch: Katie And I – Wolves (Live)
Katie And I With the simplicity of two voices and one piano Katie And I manage to create one of the most beautiful songs I have heard in such a long time. With the most delicate graceful movement the track builds in passion through the outpouring of emotion that is carried in the vocal. The … 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
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