indie live review
Live: Darwin Deez – Belgrave, Leeds 15.05.2022
Picture this; it’s Summer 2010, Strongbow Dark Fruits hasn’t been invented yet, everyone is wearing boat shoes, chinos and that Rhianna shirt and Darwin Deez are the soundtrack to your summer. The debut album by DD took the entire UK scene by storm and you couldn’t go to an indie clubnight without hearing Radar Detector. …
Live Review: Fatherson / Jake Whiskin – The Cluny, Newcastle 18.05.2022
By Adam Littlemore ‘What amazing night it has turned out so much excitement and atmosphere at the Cluny. Jake Whiskin open up the night with his amazing solo acoustic set with beautiful melodies and emotional raw tones to his voice capturing the crowd. My favourite song he performed was Electric I could really feel the …
Live Review: The Snuts – HMV Empire, Coventry 12.05.2022
Scottish rockers came to the HMV Empire in Coventry on the 12th May in conjunction with the National Lottery Revive Live Music campaign. Strutting on stage in his signature sunglasses, and bottle of Buck fast in hand lead singer Jack Cochrane encourage the crowd to sing along with their single “Burn the Empire” before playing …
Live Review: Darwin Deez – Whelans,Dublin 11,05,2022
American indie band Darwin Deez arrived at Dublin’s venue Whelan’s for the fourth date of the tour of a string of UK & Irish dates performing the self titled debut album in full for its 10th anniversary.What a night, renowned for the most entertaining performances is an understatement! from start to finish the venue is …
Live Review: Peach Pit / Sun Seeker – Vicar Street, Dublin 09.05.2022
By Kate Lawlor Opening the first show of their European tour, Canadian Indie band Peach Pit have undeniably set the bar for what promises to be one of their most memorable tours. Hosted in Vicar Street, a departure from their last performance in the Grand Social, Peach Pit have moved from strength to strength, as …
Live Review: IST IST / Wax Heart Sodality – Independent, Sunderland 06.05.2022
By Hazel Littlemore It was my first time seeing wax heart sodality and as the show began with the lights down low the lead singer took the stage wearing a mask and a headscarf. The lights came up and the act began and he slowly removed his mask through the act to reveal who he was. I …
Live Review: Sea Girls – The Wardrobe, Leeds 02.05.2022
To celebrate the release of their new album ‘Homesick’ released in March 2022, Sea Girls have scheduled a number of smaller, more intimate gigs, partnering with local independent record stores. Tonight’s gig was at The Wardrobe in Leeds and in conjunction with local record store Crash Records. Comprising Henry Camamile (vocals, guitar), Rory Young (lead …
Live Review: Girl In Red / Del Water Gap – 3Olympia, Dublin 02.05.2022
This week saw Norwegian Singer-songwriter Marie Ulven also known as Girl in Red make her return to Dublin fir the first time since the pandemic and it was an epic affair. Support came from US artist Del Water Gap playing only his second ever show outside of the United States. The word phenomenal still feels …
Live Review: Larkin Poe / Ryan McMullan – Vicar Street, Dublin 03.05.2022
Indie rock powerhouses Larkin Poe brought their ‘Self Made Man’ tour to Dublin’s Vicar Street venue this week. It was a great display of musicianship from the Lovell sisters which left the crowd full of rock and roll energy for the rest of the night. Before the Lovell sisters graced the stage support came from …
Live Review: Foals / Goat Girl – Brighton Centre, Brighton 27.04.2022
Foals latest tour finally come to Brighton to play an eager crowd at Brighton Centre after having been previously postponed and with luck this show had been added as an extra date as part of the ‘Life Is Yours Tour’ The opening act of the night is ‘Goat Girl’ who seem to be touring a …