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Live Review: Young Knives / Max Blansjaar – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 7.02.2025
A near-capacity crowd packed into the Brudenell Social Club on Friday night, eager for a night of sharp-witted, high-energy indie rock. Support came from Max Blansjaar, who quickly won over the audience with his personable charm and endearing stage presence. His indie-rock set was tight and engaging, but it was his between-song patter that truly …
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Live Review: C Duncan / Alwyn Jones – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 1.02.2025
The Hallamshire Hotel in Sheffield, with its 1970s-inspired browns and oranges, provided an ideal setting for C Duncans autumnal yet lush indie pop as he arrived in the city as part of Independent Venue Week. The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter showcased tracks from his latest album, It’s Only a Love Song, released a week or so …
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Live Review: The Magic Numbers / Rhiannon Scutt- The Foundry, Sheffield 25.01.2025
The Foundry in Sheffield was taught with anticipation as a packed crowd gathered to witness The Magic Numbers deliver an unforgettable performance, certainly for this first timer. The scene was set with an emotive set by singer-songwriter Rhiannon Scott, whose heartfelt melodies and poignant lyrics captivated the audience, setting a perfect tone for the night. …
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Live Review: The Rockaway Beach Festival – Bognor Regis 03.01.2025 to 05.01.2025
Never underestimate the power of chaos theory. Okay, so a butterfly never fluttered it’s wings – in this weather, are you kidding?! No, the universe turned when, minutes after Rockaway Beach 2025 opened, a random bloke called Doug bought Backseat Mafia a couple of beers. It’s the…barfly effect. On such random acts of kindness, festivals …
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Live Review: Skep Wax Records Night: The Gentle Spring / Sassyhiya / Pink Opaque – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 24.01.2025
The Hallamshire Hotel, with its gloriously kitschy 70s charm, provided the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable Skep Wax Records night. Drawing a healthy crowd of indiepop fans, all eager to catch The Gentle Spring—former Field Mice bassist Michael Hiscock’s new band—it was an evening steeped in nostalgia and fresh promise. Opening the night was local …
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Live Review: English Teacher – Boiler Shop, Newcastle 19.11.2024
Words and Photos: Victoria Wai. With reports of the cold snap coming, there was definitely a sea of hoodies and big coats gathered into the venue for the way in advance SOLD OUT tour for English Teacher as they took Mercury Prize winning debut album This Could Be Texas on the road, as a follow-up to the Spring SOLD …
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Live Review: Shed Seven 30th Anniversary Tour – The Octagon, Sheffield 14.11.2024
Words and photos by Phil Wright What’s to be said about Shed Seven? For me, ‘brilliance’ comes to mind. With over 30 years in the business and showing no signs of stopping any time soon. With two number one albums this year alone, Rick Witter said this puts Shed Seven in the ‘elite’ along with …
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Live Review: Maximo Park / Melanie Baker – Concorde 2, Brighton 20.10.2024
Maximo Park have always been a crowd pleaser, and tonight is no exception with a dedicated fan base sold out show at Brighton’s Concorde 2 Maximo Park recently released their eighth Studio album ‘Stream of Life’. The album itself is inspired by a short story by Ukrainian-born Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector, who ponders why people …
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Live Review: Pale Waves / Swim School – The Foundry, Sheffield 10.10.2024
Pale Waves delivered a captivating performance at Sheffield’s Foundry on 10th October 2024, as part of their UK tour supporting their latest album Smitten. The venue was nearly sold out, with a packed audience giving the band a warm and enthusiastic reception. The setlist drew heavily from Smitten, with highlights including the lead single “Perfume,” …
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Live Review: The Last Dinner Party / Lucia And The Best Boys / Kaeto – O2 Academy, Leeds 24.09.2024
There was no guessing where many people were going tonight in Leeds. The city centre was filled with glamour, with an invasion of flowy dresses, long hair tied in ribbons, and rainbow-laced Dr. Martins. Once inside, the audience was serenaded by classical and show tunes over the speakers between the acts, as tonight we have …