Posted by popped music on February 27, 2021 · Leave a Comment
Scarlet Wrong Way Words: Elena Katrina Liverpool’s Scarlet is fronted by the very talented Jessie Robinson whose vocals are instantly recognisable from the first word on Scarlet’s latest offering, Wrong Way. As one of the North West’s best DIY rock outfits, their sound has grown ever maturer over the years and Wrong Way goes further … Continue reading →
Posted by garypopped on November 29, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Off The Record 2019 Various venues, Manchester, 15 November 2019 Words and Photos by Gary Lambert Off The Record just gets better and better. I would say that this year’s event was the best one I have been to, and I’ve been to all of them. I know that is a bit of a spoiler … Continue reading →
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Posted by garypopped on November 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Off The Record Various venues, Manchester, 15 November 2019 Words by Gary Lambert “Hi! I’m Gary Lambert. I write, take photographs and represent for Popped Music, and take photographs for myself under Glam Gig Pics. Take a business card and shake my hand” Welcome to the latest instalment of Off The Record. The finest networking … Continue reading →
Posted by garypopped on May 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Liverpool Sound City 2019 Various venues, Baltic Triangle, Liverpool, 4-5 May Words by Daniel Burton and Gary Lambert Photos by Gary Lambert Sound City 2019 was a festival that was approached with a cautious, tempered excitement. It felt like the organisers had made a bit of a gamble on the line up across the board … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on March 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Cro Cro Land 2019 6th April 2019, Urban Xchange, Croydon FIND CRO CRO LAND ONLINE: Facebook // Website // Twitter Words: Nicholas Jacques This has the potential to be the start of a beautiful friendship. Cro Cro Land is a new indie-rock festival being held in the heart of Croydon on 6th April and has … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on October 19, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Smithdown Road Various venues, Liverpool, 13th October 2018 Words and Photos: Gary Lambert Back in May, Popped Music were proud to be a part of the community-centric Smithdown Festival looking to enrich the lives of the people of the Smithdown Road area. For those of you unfamiliar with the geography of Liverpool, Smithdown Road is … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on July 18, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Kendal Calling 2018 Lowther Deer Park, Lake District, 26-29th July Words: Samantha Sadler It’s finally that time of year again – Kendal Calling is back from 26 – 29 July and it’s another sold-out affair boasting a brilliant line-up. The festival, which has been around since 2006, has scooped up numerous awards and continues to … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on May 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Festevol 2016 1st May 2016, Liverpool Words: Elena Katrina Photos: Gaz Jones//Elena Katrina From the get go this festival was always going to be of interest, after all Liverpool promoter Evol is well known to us for putting on great shows featuring many of the bands we love. Gary went along last year, and this … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on April 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Threshold Festival Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Fi Carroll There seemed to be a change in the air for the sixth annual Threshold Festival held in Liverpool’s uber cool Baltic Triangle area. Whilst previously this festival had felt more of a hipster village fete than a true option within festival season from speaking to people and … Continue reading →
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Posted by popped music on February 22, 2016 · Leave a Comment
PINS Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones As I walked up the steps of the venue I could hear the sound of Pink Kink performing their second track and I was disappointed. I had been looking forward to seeing this oft-whispered about band perform and the noise I could hear was a two-fingered salute to … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on October 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Liverpool Music Week Words: Gary Lambert Liverpool Music Week, is an annual event where as many gigs of high quality music are squeezed in as possible over a slightly stretched week. This year is no change and we see some very special events in some very special venues. Popped will be taking in some of … Continue reading →
Posted by popped music on May 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Scarlet Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones Picture the scene: you are in an up-and-coming rock band preparing to release your EP with a big gig in your hometown (ish) the next night. Do you: 1. Chill out with friends and family and relax? 2. Get the band into the studio and run through tomorrow’s … Continue reading →