O2 Institute Birmingham, 26th Februrary 2025 If there’s one thing State Champs can do, it’s deliver an exemplary pop-punk show. So when the lights in Birmingham’s O2 Institute dim and a thumping, building instrumental track blasts from the speakers, the cheer that erupts from the crowd is nothing short of deafening. The members walk outContinue reading “State Champs live review: proving their pop-punk reign is stronger than ever”
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Inhaler light up Brixton with roaring rock anthems and pop grooves
O2 Academy Brixton, 13th Februrary 2025 When the lights dim in Brixton’s O2 Academy, the sheer volume of the roar that ensues from the crowd is indicative of one thing and one thing only – Irish pop-rock band Inhaler are about to take the stage, and their fans are going to give them the effusiveContinue reading “Inhaler light up Brixton with roaring rock anthems and pop grooves”
Neck Deep live review: pop-punk madness
O2 Academy Bristol, 31st January 2025 Back in Bristol for the first time in a few years, Welsh pop-punkers Neck Deep bring their Dumbstruck Dumbf!@k tour to Bristol’s headline venue, the O2 Academy. With old friends The Wonder Years and new friends One Step Closer, both from across the pond, this was set to beContinue reading “Neck Deep live review: pop-punk madness”
Remi Wolf’s show at the O2 Academy Brixton proves she’s full of Big Ideas
O2 Academy Brixton, 5th December 2024 It’s not often that an upcoming artist makes a mark bold enough to rival that of mainstream legends, but Remi Wolf proves she’s one to watch and keep on all your feel-good playlists. Blending pop, funk, disco and rock, her release of Big Ideas transformed her from being aContinue reading “Remi Wolf’s show at the O2 Academy Brixton proves she’s full of Big Ideas”
Paris Paloma live review: creating a welcoming community one show at a time
SWX, Bristol, 2nd December 2024 Even an hour after doors, there is still a large queue outside SWX. I walk past the hundreds of people circling the building, hoping to make it inside in time for Luvcat. For the first time, Luvcat is not accompanied by the rest of her band, yet this loneliness isContinue reading “Paris Paloma live review: creating a welcoming community one show at a time”
Sports Team live review: bizarre and a whole lot of fun
O2 Forum Kentish Town, 25th November 2024 If there’s one thing Sports Team fans have come to expect from them, it’s the unexpected. From printing fans’ tweets on t-shirts to reposting snarky comments about them on social media to asking fans to go to their afterparties dressed like Jeremy Clarkson, there’s very little Sports TeamContinue reading “Sports Team live review: bizarre and a whole lot of fun”
Bob Vylan live review: don’t listen to the critics – punk certainly isn’t dead
Marble Factory Bristol, 25th October 2024 Visceral, high-energy, politics-driven punk rap packs a punch: Bob Vylan is not to be undermined. The 2 Bobs’ pre-Halloween show at Bristol’s Marble Factory was another stark reminder of their undeniable presence within the scene and why they are just so good at live music. Giant clown faces staredContinue reading “Bob Vylan live review: don’t listen to the critics – punk certainly isn’t dead”
Ben Howard live review: a beautiful tribute to I Forget Where We Were
Bristol Beacon, 28th October 2024 As I am walking up to the Bristol Beacon on this moody Monday evening, the sky looks almost angry. Clouds darken the city with strands of the remaining light shining through. Immediately, I am welcomed by the calming presence of opener Daisy Rickman. Her white, flowing dress almost makes her radiateContinue reading “Ben Howard live review: a beautiful tribute to I Forget Where We Were”
The Story So Far Oxford review: therapeutic headbanging makes for a cathartic night out
O2 Academy Oxford, 25th October 2024 Nearly 20 years into their career, California-based The Story So Far show no signs of slowing down. Having just released their terrific fifth album, I Want to Disappear, this last June, and having supported pop-punk giants Blink-182 on tour, there was nothing left to do but embark on theirContinue reading “The Story So Far Oxford review: therapeutic headbanging makes for a cathartic night out”
The Story So Far Bristol live review: Californian pop-punkers rip the venue like it’s their second home
O2 Academy Bristol, 24th October 2024 A few months out of the release of their latest album, The Story So Far return to Bristol for a triumphant headline show celebrating the release of I Want To Disappear. Here, they’re headlining the O2 Academy for the first time in their career after playing it once beforeContinue reading “The Story So Far Bristol live review: Californian pop-punkers rip the venue like it’s their second home”
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