Category Archives: Live Reviews

“A sold-out show at the O2 Academy is always guaranteed to get sweaty, but there were very few that could compare to the level of energy and passion from both the audience and performers the night Don Broco came to Bristol. They started as they meant to go on with ‘Gumshield’ as their opener, andContinue reading “Live review: Don Broco at O2 Academy Bristol, 4th December 2023”

As part of their UK Headline tour, northern punk rock HOT MILK brought their void of a show to Bristol’s Trinity Centre, for night of heavy music and chaos. After much anticipation from the sold-out crowd, the lights went down and, to a loud chorus of cheers, out came the band, with front people HanContinue reading “Live review: HOT MILK at Trinity Centre, Bristol. 21st November 2023.”

A sea of brightly dressed fans wrapped around Trinity Centre tightly like a hug waiting for South African born Bella Latham (more widely known as Baby Queen) to take to the stage. After the summit of her critically acclaimed debut “Quarter life crisis” to the top ten on UK charts it is no surprise thatContinue reading “Live review: Baby Queen at Trinity Centre Bristol. 14/11/23”

For their second UK tour, Welsh cover group Punk Rock Factory brought their Just A Stage tour to Bristol’s SWX for a sold out show to open up the run of 12 shows across the UK. Having found their feet from Tiktok, they were supported by US rock group Adam and The Metal Hawks. FromContinue reading “Live review: Punk Rock Factory at SWX Bristol – 19th October 2023”

After last being in Bristol supporting Brian Fallon, American singer-songwriter Chris Farren was back in Bristol. This time, he was joined on stage by drummer Frankie, combing his mix of live music, visuals and sounds, to create an immersive concert experience. The set started with a few technical hitches, with Bluish having to be restartedContinue reading “Live review: Chris Farren at Exchange Bristol, 29th August 2023”

“You are cordially invited,” reads The Last Dinner Party’s Instagram bio. It’s a statement that makes the band appear to be more than a band: they are an event, an aesthetic, a community. But it’s difficult to see to what extent they are more than a band until you see them live. Their fans understandContinue reading “The Last Dinner Party: mesmerising melodies and electric energy prove the band is destined for greatness”

Last month at the O2 Academy in Bristol brought legendary punk rockers The Damned, who were formed in the mid 70’s, and were back on tour with their brand new album Darkadelica which promises to be among their best. There was a large crowd eager to hear what’s on offer. The set kicked off withContinue reading “Live review: The Damned at O2 Academy Bristol, 14th April 2023”

Last month at Marble Factory saw the return of The Skints in a co headline with Gentle-mans Dub Club, two of the UK’s reggae powerhouses. The opening act was the very capable Welsh-Jamaican Aleighcia Scott, who gets a good reaction from the crowd. They are suitably warmed up and ready for GDC, who enter theContinue reading “Live Review: The Skints and Gentlemans Dub Club – Marble Factory, 3rd March 2023”

Last Saturday Vetna was supported by Hexcut and theskyisthinaspaperhere at the Cube Microplex, bringing with them the future of live electronic instrumentation.  I arrived at the Cube around 6 pm after meandering into town. You could easily miss the non-profit nestled away off Bristol’s busier streets. Once a glass recycling centre and illegal gambling den,Continue reading “Live Review: Vetna with Hexcut and theskyisthinaspaperhere. The Cube, 15/4/23”