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Live Review: Pale Waves – Leeds O2 Academy 17.02.22
Now that coronavirus restrictions are lifting, gigs are well and truly back ON. On this blustery night in Leeds, the O2 academy plays host to Pale Waves; an indie band with an intense gothic edge. Original subheadliners, Hot Milk, had to pull out of a few dates on Dr’s orders so stepping into their shoes …
Live Review: Desperate Journalist – Lafayette, King’s Cross 19.02.2022
For a moment the only Desperate Journalist was me – stranded on a lethargic rail-replacement bus somewhere in the Essex hinterland. Like the title of the latest Desperate Journalist album – Maximum Sorrow – I feared disappointment and loss at the thought of missing their headline show. Still, this gig was originally scheduled to coincide with that …
Live Review: Rare Breed / The Last Resort – Beat Generator, Dundee 16.02.2022
Beat Generator, in Dundee, is a well-known venue for old school punk bands. It has seen many Punk, Oi and Street punk bands throughout the years with Sham 69 and The Cockney Rejects being two of the finest exponents. It was the first time The Last Resort had been to Dundee and the crowd, who …
Live Review: King King / Damn Truth – Leadmill, Sheffield 19.02.2022
I’m back at the Leadmill, my second time in seven days. A clear sign that Live music is definitely thriving in Sheffield and that I’ve spent far too much time at home with only my CD’s, Spotify and a bit of vinyl for company, musically speaking that is. I’ve missed this ! I’m really looking …
LIVE REVIEW: OH BRYAN / THE SCREWS / ST JOHN OF GOD – UPSTAIRS WHELANS DUBLIN 19.02.2022
Last night saw a Kilkenny take over of upstairs at Whelan’s Dublin with three acts playing to a packed venue.First up on stage was solo act St John of God opening his 30 minutes set with anacoustic version of Nirvanas “Heart Shaped Box” to the crowds delight, after which he says, thatwas going to be …
Live Review: Elkin – Burner Records Bash, Workmans Cellar, Dublin 05.02.2022
On the 5th of February, Elkin played there first full capacity live show since the beginning of the pandemic. Elkin are an Irish electro-pop duo made up of Carla Ryan and Ellen O’Mahoney. The duos self proclaimed “girly bangers” always get the crowd moving and this night was no different. The set on the night came …
Live Review: Smoke Fairies – Lafayette, King’s Cross 15.02.2022
“So great leaving the house, isn’t it?” declares Katherine Blamire, clearly excited that her and fellow Smoke Fairies friend Jessica Davies are finally back touring. Being back on the road and spending time away from home isn’t without its dangers though. Blamire reveals how she recently reacquainted herself with her cat – “I came back …
Live Review: Boston Manor +Jools – o2 Academy, Birmingham 17.02.2022 plus gallery
Up & coming band Jools certainly know how to get a party started. Their vibes are incredible and the fast filling 2nd room of the Birmingham o2 Academy is edging closer to the stage to take in everything this 7 piece have to offer. It’s clear to see why every single member is there as …
Live Review: DON BROCO – Pryzm/Banquet Records, Kingston 17.02.2022 By Matt Chapman
Bedford beasts Don Broco return once again to Banquet Records in Kingston for another run of album release shows, this time armed with a number one album. The bands latest album ‘Amazing Things’ was released digitally back in October of 2021, but due to delays and misprints, the physical copies were only released at the …