Category Archives: Live Reviews

Live review: Yard Act with Baba Ali at Exchange Bristol – 21/02/2022

Over the last year, British post-punk band Yard Act have gone from strength to strength, going from playing little basement stages to selling out venues across the country in a short space of time. We managed to catch them at Exchange Bristol earlier this week, and this is what we thought. The show was openedContinue reading “Live review: Yard Act with Baba Ali at Exchange Bristol – 21/02/2022”

Album review: Frank Turner FTHC

Frank Turner’s highly anticipated new album, FTHC is out now. Like most albums these days, a few songs have already been released as singles, and one even had a mini tour named after it. But for this album, most of the songs have already seen the light of day in one way or another, whetherContinue reading “Album review: Frank Turner FTHC”

Live Review: Palace at 02 Academy Bristol with Billie Marten. 5th February 2022

On a cold, slightly damp Saturday evening in the heart of Bristol, who would have known what a special night we were in for. With the release of their new album Shoals last month, these boys brought their tour to the 02 Academy in Bristol for a night of good music, with support from BillieContinue reading “Live Review: Palace at 02 Academy Bristol with Billie Marten. 5th February 2022”

Live review and photos: The Darkness with Massive Wagons. O2 Academy Bristol – 07/12/21

After the release of their new album Motorheart earlier this year, it was only appropriate for a UK tour to follow, with a massive 22 shows, all within the UK, supported by rock favourites Massive Wagons. We caught the show when they played at The O2 Academy in Bristol. With only one opener for aContinue reading “Live review and photos: The Darkness with Massive Wagons. O2 Academy Bristol – 07/12/21”

Live review: Electric Litany with No Feathers and Nossiennes – Exchange Bristol 13/11/21

Fresh on their first ever UK tour, London based Electric Litany brought their experimental mix up of sounds to the Exchange Basement stage for a Saturday night of good music and good times. Opening the show was the fabulous No Feathers. A local band, these guys got the small, albeit lively, crowd warmed up andContinue reading “Live review: Electric Litany with No Feathers and Nossiennes – Exchange Bristol 13/11/21”

Live review: Don Broco with NOISY and Kid Brunswick, O2 Academy Bristol – 9th November 2021

After releasing their new album – Amazing Things – recently, Don Broco brought their last night of the tour to Bristol, turning a quiet Tuesday night into something full of energy and excitement! The show was opened by Kid Brunswick, a grunge artist from London. He opened the night with a mix of tracks fromContinue reading “Live review: Don Broco with NOISY and Kid Brunswick, O2 Academy Bristol – 9th November 2021”

Live review: Scouting For Girls, with Ben McKelvey and Aliensdontringdoorbells – Cheese and Grain, Frome. 23/10/2021

Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their album Everybody Wants To Be On TV, scouting for girls stopped off in Frome as part of their MEGA 45 stop UK tour. When these guys tour, they tour hard. Before anything else, I have to say how much I love this venue. In a quiet little SomersetContinue reading “Live review: Scouting For Girls, with Ben McKelvey and Aliensdontringdoorbells – Cheese and Grain, Frome. 23/10/2021”

Live Review: Skindred at O2 Academy Bristol, with Trashboat and RXPTRS. 8th October 2021

After seeing Skindred and Trash Boat at the Download Pilot this year, this was one gig I was super excited to be at. Skindred are an amazing live experience, and Benji’s interaction with the crowd is second to none. Trash Boat are also amazing live, and one I was happy to see again. The showContinue reading “Live Review: Skindred at O2 Academy Bristol, with Trashboat and RXPTRS. 8th October 2021”

Review: Our day at Dot To Dot 2021

Dot To Dot festival is always my highlight in the Bristol gig calendar. A full day of non-stop music, with an array of new and undiscovered artists playing across the city, as well as some hidden gems and seasoned music professionals. This year started at The Lanes for me, with Sunspot out in the courtyard.Continue reading “Review: Our day at Dot To Dot 2021”