Monday night saw the O2 Academy Leeds host alt-rock legends Weezer for the start of their UK run of tour dates, supporting their imminent new album ‘Pacific Daydream’. The band were on spectacular form and treated the sold-out crowd to songs spanning their entire catalogue. A masterclass in playful, feel-good rock.
In North London lies what some might describe as the hub of music in London: the borough of Islington. Home to some of the best music venues in the capital for up-and-coming bands, from the O2 Academy to the Lexington – all situated within a few minutes’ walk of each other; you are spoilt for choice. […]
Neighbourhood Festival returned this October for its second extravaganza of musical assortment. Seeing in performances from big names like Peace, The View, and Rat Boy – and also lending a leg up to a new wave of exciting artistry, with acts including IDER, Indoor Pets, and Yonaka all making their own first impressions. The event […]
‘An Evening with…’ promised a night of closely-carried storytelling and meaningful connection, for fans of music that is of a quieter constitution. The superb billing offers a chance to witness a new wave of songwriting talent; four artists who each exhibit profound invigoration of style and a furore for performing live. Taking over Manchester’s famed […]
Where to start with Grizzly Bear…? It’s undeniable that they’re one of the most prestigiously talented and inventive acts around, but their idiosyncrasies can be off-putting to the casual listener. They’re critical darlings, with a reputation for immaculate musicianship, dazzlingly intricate live performances, and Jonny Greenwood says they’re his favourite band. With this years release […]
In trendy Shoreditch, trendy brewery Goose Island threw a block party in the Red Market, just out the back of trendy venue Kamio.
Fresh from the release of debut album, ‘The Loved Ones’, the prospect of seeing a British act who so seamlessly combine the beauties of vintage revivalism and contemporary culture is truly exciting. However a question is begged of how the live performance will live up to the record.
Manchester’s inaugural music one-dayer returns Saturday 7th October for another dose of its multi-venue spectacular. Taking place in over 10 of the city’s best venues for an eclectic pick-and-mix of live entertainment, Neighbourhood Festival celebrates up-and-coming talent and offers a chance for fans to catch indie rock’s premier artists up, close and personal. With a billing that […]
This very ordinary Sunday night became a big pen mark in many people’s calendars when it was announced as a date in support of LCD Soundsystem’s comeback album, the fantastic ‘American Dream’. Held at The Warehouse Project in Manchester, this was a very intimate show for a band with such an intense following. Joe Goddard […]
Cosmo Calling’s single release shows are becoming something of a hot ticket in Manchester. Their debut single show for ‘On The Wire’ hosted by New Street Records was a triumphant evening, and the same has to be said of their Soup Kitchen performance with Scruff Of The Neck. The band are crafting their conquest of […]
A dishevelled landmark, a prospective reassuring vibrancy, standing on the toes of its far trendier brother, Shoreditch, Dalston displays many of the traits the youth have grown to love about the borough of Hackney. It appears even for somewhere so close to the Islington border, Dalston cannot escape gentrification. Living side by side with those […]
Mud, madness and magic – Bestival delivers in spectacular style at its beautiful new Dorset home.
The end of summer generally also marks the end of festival season. This year, Bingley Music Live returned at the start of September to round off another year of excellent festival entertainment. Boasting a refreshingly eclectic line-up for a small festival – from legendary arena-sized acts to tomorrow’s indie leaders – it seemed like a […]
‘24-7 Rock Star S**t’ is the latest release from The Cribs and sonically it is their rawest offering to date. With Steve Albini on production duties, it’s no surprise really. Tonight’s album launch show is at Belgrave Music Hall. The everlasting beauty of The Cribs’ live shows is that they basically sound like the records […]
Heir cut a reminiscent pop template of decades gone by, as they energetically blast The Castle Hotel’s tightly-packed capacity crowd back to the ’80s. It’s a fitting warm-up to prepare for long-awaited appearances at Reading & Leeds Festivals.
Now into its eleventh year, Bingley Music Live has become one of Yorkshire’s most celebrated music festivals and has been graced by some of music’s biggest names including Chic, Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, Echo & the Bunnymen to name a few. 2017 is no exception, with some huge headliners and a stack of other acts. […]
Reputation unblemished, the soaring expectations set by Larkins for their homecoming live show – after a heavy summer of festivals and tours of Germany, and the UK – are at rocket level.
While this year’s Bestival has shifted location from the Isle of Wight, some things never change and 2017’s lineup looks as good as ever. So let’s dive into the creative and colourful world of the award-winning festival to highlight some of the moments we’re most excited about.
The 2017 edition of Kendal Calling served up a whole host of excellent amusements. Music may be the intended primary focus, but this festival thrives on much more than just its live stages: From the art installations, to the fringes of the outlandish, and the child-friendly play areas, literally every need is catered for. Though […]
Victoria Park welcomed the magnificence of Citadel for a third year running.