Trinity Centre, Bristol, 11th December 2025 A cold, dark Thursday evening in preparation for the holidays seems like the perfect time to go to a good, nurturing, cosy gig. Divorce, with their genre-bending alternative country songs, fit the bill perfectly. The four-piece start their set with ‘Karen’ and ‘Jet Show’ off their latest record, DriveContinue reading “Divorce live review: the antithesis to the era of short-form content”
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Role Model live at the Hammersmith Apollo is a twangy and spirited crowd-pleaser
Hammersmith Apollo, 4th November 2025 When Role Model – or Tucker, to his fans – took the stage at London’s Hammersmith Apollo for the deluxe European leg of his No Place Like Tour, fan excitement was palpable. He’s done an excellent job crafting this roguish, cheeky image of himself, so the moment Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘BedContinue reading “Role Model live at the Hammersmith Apollo is a twangy and spirited crowd-pleaser”
The K’s live at the Roundhouse review: a defining performance for the band
The Roundhouse, London, 13th March 2025 Even before The K’s take the stage, there is a distinctive buzz in the air. There always is before a K’s show, but tonight, as they gear up to play the 3000 capacity-Roundhouse, it feels more electric, more expectant – just a year ago, they were playing venues halfContinue reading “The K’s live at the Roundhouse review: a defining performance for the band”
Powerful, energetic, and deafeningly loud, The Lathums bring indie party to SWX
SWX, Bristol, 25th March 2025 Packed tightly into SWX like a can of sardines, the room is swelteringly hot and the excitement is palpable as lively chatter ripples throughout the audience. Following an invigorating, sax-infused warm up by Silvertwin, the crowd are desperate for The Lathums to make their anticipated on-stage appearance. From the momentContinue reading “Powerful, energetic, and deafeningly loud, The Lathums bring indie party to SWX “
Photography: Destroy Boys at The Fleece
The Fleece, Bristol, 29 January 2025 Photos by Wil Denneman. No use without permission
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”
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