The Prospect Building, Bristol, 13th July 2025 The day after Bristol got together to celebrate Pride, over 1300 people still got up in the heat to congregate at the Prospect Building for the much-anticipated Yungblud intimate show. The queue of fans soon packs itself into the swelteringly hot venue, patiently waiting for the show toContinue reading “Yungblud live review: 1300 sweltering fans gather for a stadium-worthy artist in an intimate setting”
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Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ review: confrontational and stripped to the bone – but an unsettling mixed bag remains
Lorde wants you to know she’s different. And I don’t mean that mockingly – this much has always been clear, even before the release of her most recent project. There’s no denying Lorde’s critical presence – people are still discovering Melodrama’s synesthetic legacy to this day and reeling from her iconic duet with Charli xcxContinue reading “Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ review: confrontational and stripped to the bone – but an unsettling mixed bag remains”
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”
“We’re staying true to ourselves and we’re just doing what we believe is good” – in conversation with The K’s
To anyone not paying close attention, The K’s might seem like they’ve come out of nowhere. A few years ago, the Earlestown four-piece were playing sticky pub basements to a couple of hundred people. Now, they’re playing the main stages of festivals, and last year, their debut album, I Wonder If the World Knows?, hitContinue reading ““We’re staying true to ourselves and we’re just doing what we believe is good” – in conversation with The K’s”
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: The Dare live at Bristol Marble Factory
Bristol Marble Factory, 16 March 2025 Photos by Kate Feast. No use without permission.
State Champs live review: proving their pop-punk reign is stronger than ever
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”
“None of this will matter when I’m 38”: The Manatees on Submarine, playing live, and ‘Without You’
In the last few years, Southampton-based band The Manatees have steadily built a reputation in the indie rock scene, selling out shows at London’s The Camden Assembly, embarking on a headline tour, and even performing on Made in Chelsea. Now, the five-piece – consisting of Jay, Tyler, Miller, Issy, and Joe – are back withContinue reading ““None of this will matter when I’m 38”: The Manatees on Submarine, playing live, and ‘Without You’”
Daily J Scatterbrains review: a shimmering slice of summer
Modern life moves at a relentless pace – from the constant barrage of news headlines to the demands of daily routine, all too often, it can be overwhelming. While there’s no easy fix, Daily J’s second album, Scatterbrains, offers a temporary antidote. Drenched in the sounds of summer and nostalgia, Scatterbrains is a much-needed escapeContinue reading “Daily J Scatterbrains review: a shimmering slice of summer”
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”
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