On the 4th December 2024, Remi Wolf brought her vibrant energy to the O2 Academy in Bristol, delivering a performance that left the audience buzzing with excitement.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Sports Team at Trinity Hall, Bristol - A night of indie mayhem
On 24th November 2024, Sports Team delivered a performance that tore through the old Trinity Hall in Bristol with the same ferocity as Storm Debi ripping across the UK. Despite the drenched city centre and less-than-ideal travel conditions, the anticipation for this gig was palpable—it was my first ‘proper’ Sports Team gig after catching them at various festivals over the years.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Stone shines bright with an electrifying performance at The Cavern in Exeter....
Tonight at the Cavern in Exeter there were two acts on the bill and yet I was lucky enough to experience three fantastic performances.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Del Amitri live at Bristol's O2 Academy - a night of nostalgia and new memories
Last night at Bristol's O2 Academy, Del Amitri delivered a performance that was nothing short of magical. The audience, a mix of long-time fans and curious newcomers, filled the 1600-capacity venue to the brim, demonstrating the band's enduring appeal from their heyday in the mid-80s to the mid-90s.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Ginger plays The Wildhearts - An acoustic evening celebrating the music of The Wildhearts....
On a cold night in Milton Keynes at the amazing Crauford Arm, Ginger Wildheart brought the full spectrum of Wildhearts songs to a full house in a set of 'kind of' acoustic arrangements. And it was very good!
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: IDLES unleash a cathartic two-Hour frenzy at London's Alexandra Palace
So, I’m down the front, surrounded by fellow AF gangers : that collective of over 35,000 fans who have drawn each other into a beautiful, mutually supportive community via Facebook, a paradigm of how the internet can actually become a force for good in the world. The dedication and focus upon worthwhile, even life-changing experiences is evident in every direction.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Echobelly at Exeter's Phoenix, a nostalgic celebration for all....
Echobelly is a band that faced a massive uphill struggle against the strong 'lad culture' dominant in the 90's indie/Britpop scene. It's refreshing to see them still doing what they do best, alongside contemporaries like Sleeper, another favorite from the early days.
Tonight saw them take to the stage at The Phoenix in Exeter, read on to see how the evening went….
Read MoreNEWS/LIVE: Skinny Lister, the UK's folk-punk mavericks release new single 'Set Us Straight' and embark on winter UK tour
As the cold nights draw in, the UK’s folk-punk torchbearers, Skinny Lister, are set to warm up audiences with their highly anticipated Winter headline tour. Launching off with the release of their raucous new single, ‘Set Us Straight’, the six-piece continue to solidify their reputation for infectious, high-energy performances that turn every gig into a rollicking good time.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS poke the nest at Exeter's Lemongrove with a career spanning set...
Walking into the Lemongrove venue, the air buzzed with anticipation. The University of Exeter's intimate venue which has seen some incredible acts over the years including Radiohead, Suede, Blur and MUSE was packed to the rafters, a testament to the polarising power of Sleaford Mods. As the lights dimmed, the crowd erupted in cheers, and the duo—Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn—stepped onto the stage, ready to unleash their brand of abrasive, minimalist post-punk.
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: King Creosote takes over Exeter Phoenix with a majestic performance....
Currently on a UK tour, King Creosote has brought his unique sound to audiences across the country. The tour has included performances in Leicester, Nottingham, Manchester, Brighton and Exeter (tonight) and culminated with two shows at the Union Chapel in London. Reading reviews of other shows, it is clear that his audiences have thoroughly enjoyed themselves, enjoying intimate and immersive experiences, with Anderson's heartfelt performances and storytelling captivating the crowd.
Read MoreNEWS/LIVE: Electronic Legends 808 STATE announce exclusive 'EX : EL - LIVE' tour for 2025 - Tickets on Sale 29 November....
LIVE REVIEW: Kris Drever at The Folk House, Bristol 22 November 2024
A calm November evening welcomes earnest newbies and grizzled veterans to this most resolutely ordinary of venues, home to about 200 fans of our nation’s own soul music. It resembles an enlarged front room in an oversized house, upstairs to a discreet bar selling cake as well as coffee, tea and cider.
Read MoreLive Review: Groove is in the Heart: The Ultimate 90s Experience at Shiiine On....
The Shiiine On Weekender which took place at Butlin’s Holiday Park in Minehead from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November was a trip down memory lane for a demographic that certainly appreciated the nostalgia.
I arrived on Friday lunchtime, fresh faced and raring to go, I left on Monday morning a broken but very happy man, I had photographed many bands that I never had the chance to back in the day and met a number of my all time heroes, here’s a recap of my weekend experience…
Read MoreEmily Barker Announces Tour Dates and Shares Her Take On "Tonight, Tonight" By Smashing Pumpkins....
Emily Barker is an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Western Australia. Her song “Nostalgia” was the theme for the BBC crime drama “Wallander” starring Kenneth Branagh. Praised for her songwriting by The Guardian, NPR, and The Australian, Barker has toured extensively with artists like Frank Turner and Mary Chapin Carpenter and was the 2018 UK Americana Artist of the Year. Her first collection of poetry, “Where The Black Swans Swim”, was published this year by UK publisher Broken Sleep Books.
Read MoreNEWS/TOUR: Jamiroquai Announces 2025 November and December Arena Tour Across UK and Europe
Major Arena Shows Mark the Return of the Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Funkers
Read MoreLIVE REVIEW: Berries board the good ship THEKLA to showcase offerings from their eponymous long player...
Hot on the launch of their eponymously titled album, BERRIES boarded the good ship Thekla in Bristol for a rocking Tuesday night.
Read MoreSam Fender Announces New Album "People Watching" Set for Release on 21st February 2025
Sam Fender has unveiled the details of his eagerly awaited third studio album, People Watching, which is set to be released on 21st February 2025 via Polydor Records. The anticipation surrounding this new release is already palpable, with Fender’s UK and Ireland arena tour selling out in under an hour, proving his massive popularity and the excitement for his new music.
Read MoreLIVE: French Icons Nouvelle Vague Celebrate 21 Years with UK Tour and New Album
Nouvelle Vague, the French bossa nova collective, known for their enchanting reinterpretations of post-punk classics, is back on the road for an unforgettable anniversary tour! Celebrating 21 years since their self-titled debut album first captivated global audiences, this tour will see Nouvelle Vague transform the UK’s most beloved music venues into intimate settings for a truly unique experience. With 16 live dates across the country, including two nights at London’s iconic Koko, fans will be treated to a mesmerising performance that reinvents familiar tunes in fresh, hypnotic ways. Tickets are available now, so grab yours and prepare for an evening like no other!
Read MoreDownload Festival 2025: Three Epic Headliners and Over 90 Acts Announced for the Rock Event of the Year
Dates: 13-15 June 2025
Location: Donington Park, Leicestershire
Headliners: Green Day | Sleep Token | Korn
Tickets: General sale at 9pm, Thursday, 14 November 2024 at downloadfestival.co.uk
TOUR: STICK IN THE WHEEL announce UK live dates this November & December where they’ll be touring new album ‘A Thousand Pokes’….
“If there’s anyone who deserves their props amid this surge of attention directed towards radical folk, it’s Nicola Kearey and Ian Carter of Stick In The Wheel, who’ve been bringing an energy, political urgency and experimental drive to traditional music for a decade.”
THE QUIETUS
“The most important band in the current British folk scene”
ELE-KING MAGAZINE, JAPAN
“Their music is both renewal and critique, working with old materials to bring attention to how their friction with modern sounds sheds light on contradictions that transcend time.”
BANDCAMP