Live Review: The Amazons – Newcastle

The Amazons O2 Academy, Newcastle, 12th November 2019 Words and Photography: Callum Robinson The Amazons hit Newcastle like a storm on a cold Tuesday night at the O2 Academy with support from the excellent The Mysterines and Demob Happy!  Having recently supported Sea Girls, The Mysterines started off the night. With powerful guitar riffs, drum … Continue reading

Live Review: Freya Ridings – Newcastle

Freya Ridings O2 Academy, Newcastle, 11th November 2019 Words and Photography: Lauren Mellor As an opening night of tour, Newcastle is certainly a great place to get warmed up.  And is there much better than seeing a female-powered gig? Well that’s certainly what Freya’s performance, and admittedly her full tour, provides. It’s really empowering to … Continue reading

Live Review: Sundara Karma – Newcastle

Sundara Karma 3rd May 2019,  o2 Academy,  Newcastle Words: Sammy Sadler Photos: Callum Robinson It’s been a good while since I last saw Sundara Karma and a lot has changed. I’m not just referring to just the change of my hair colour, I’m talking about the musical progression of the Reading outfit. They’ve ditched the … Continue reading

LIVE REVIEW: Retro Video Club, Newcastle

Retro Video Club O2 Academy, Newcastle, 4th April 2019 Words and Photography: Lauren Mellor If like me, you’ve ever been to a gig at any O2 venue then you’ll know they are one of the best spots to see your favourite bands. Sure the sound isn’t always perfect, but it’s more about the people that … Continue reading

Live Review: Sleaford Mods – Liverpool

Sleaford Mods 2nd March 2019, o2 Academy, Liverpool Words & Photos: Gary Lambert Walking through Liverpool city centre back to my car after seeing a devastating performance by Sleaford Mods at the o2 Academy Liverpool, I come to the conclusion that watching this unlikely duo somehow enhances the senses in the same way that walking … 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: Meadowlark – Liverpool

Meadowlark O2 Academy 2, Liverpool, 24th April 2015 Meadowlark were the first act to open up for Nottingham’s Amber Run, who are out on tour in support of their debut album, which came out on that Monday. The band hand-picked their supports for the tour and were constantly thanking them through out their set. Meadowlark … Continue reading

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