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Live Review: Liam Gallagher & John Squire – Leeds 23.03.24
There’s a level of devotion that goes beyond a tour t-shirt, bucket hat or even an oversized parka. Those queuing up outside the O2 Academy in Leeds to see Liam Gallagher and John Squire have those in abundance, of course, but there are those people who wear a permanent tribute to their hero. The Gallagher …
Live Review: Stiff Little Fingers / Glen Matlock – O2 Academy, Leeds 21.03.2024
By Phil Wright Thursday 21st March took me to Leeds for a total ‘Punk Fest’ at the O2. Opening the night was a true Punk legend, Glen Matlock, the original bass player and songwriter for the ‘Sex Pistols’. He was joined on stage by Neal Whitmore from ‘Sigue Sigue Sputnick’. The combination of Matlock and …
Live Review & Gallery: Sir Archer’s Hit ‘N’ Run Tour Ends on Ultimate High at Oxford Art Factory – Eora/Sydney, 21.03.24
Sir Archer, the celebrated 6-piece supergroup originating from Eora/Sydney, finished up their electrifying Hit ‘N’ Run tour with a memorable performance at the Oxford Art Factory on Thursday night. This final show marked the culmination of their journey across the East Coast, leaving audiences spellbound with their dynamic sound and undeniable stage presence. The tour, …
Live Review: Master Peace – Headrow House, Leeds, 15.03.24
Rolling Stone said Master Peace is “leading the way for a new generation of indie stars”. He’s out on the road with his debut album How to Make a Master Peace, which is a piece of work that, although hard to define into a specific genre, is bristling with energy and feels at once very British …
Live Review & Gallery: Rising Artist Yagki’s Stellar Set Kicks Off Evening Ahead of Joan & the Giants – Eora/Sydney 16.03.24
In the vibrant depths of Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory, a rising star hailing from Western Sydney, Yagki (pronounced Yagi), recently stole the spotlight with her dynamic fusion of sounds blending pop and rock influences. Commanding the intimate OAF Gallery stage, she kicked off the evening as the opening act for indie-alt rock favourites Joan & …
Live Review: Cattle Decapitation / Signs Of The Swarm / 200 Stab Wounds / Vomit Forth – The Stylus, Leeds 15.03.2024
As I approached the Stylus for tonights slab of death and death core I couldn’t help but notice the amount of shirts milling about with logos which to the untrained eye are totally illegible, to the rest of us though they are a cacophony of geniuses in the world we all absolutely love. It then …
Live Review: Orbit Culture / Defects – Rebellion, Manchester 08.03.2024
Tonight was an evening of a more traditional two band bill, a straight up, out and out blast of Extreme Metal. First to hit the stage were Defects, a fast-emerging powerhouse of energy and barbaric intent. From the moment they hit the stage, they demonstrated that they were here with one target in mind and …
Live Review & Gallery: Indie Alt-Pop Sensations Joan & the Giants Light Up Oxford Art Factory – Eora/Sydney 16.03.24
Over the weekend, a captivating spell was cast in the depths of Oxford Art Factory’s spacious confines. Joan & The Giants, the indie alt-pop powerhouse from Boorloo/Perth, enchanted an intimate gathering of fans, weaving a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. Comprised of Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Aaron Birch, Riley Sutton, and Liam Olsen, the band continues …
Live Review: Feeder / Chilli Jesson – o2 Institute, Birmingham 16.03.24
Feeder are back on the road in the build up to their latest release double album Black/ Red Arriving at a rainy o2 Institute in Birmingham I was confronted with the longest queue for a gig I’ve seen in a long time, anticipation for this Feeder show was high, a quick sell out show on …