In 2022, Wunderhorse, then the solo project for frontman Jacob Slater, released their debut album, Cub. Filled to the brim with catchy, energetic rock, Cub put Slater into a very comfortable spot in the current rock landscape, earning him support slots for the likes of Fontaines DC and Declan McKenna. Paired with a burgeoning fanbase,Continue reading “Wunderhorse Midas review: a patchwork of images of a society hurtling towards dystopia”
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Keane live at Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza review: a spellbinding, euphoric celebration of Hopes and Fears
Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, 3rd August 2024 With it being 20 years since the release of their debut album, some may dismiss Keane as a time-worn band, superseded by newer alt-rockers. However, situated amongst the picturesque ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, and coupled with the slowly setting sun and a gentle summer breeze, Keane’s performance is etherealContinue reading “Keane live at Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza review: a spellbinding, euphoric celebration of Hopes and Fears“
This Is How Tomorrow Moves review: a return down a well-trodden path
It has taken a while for beabadoobee, or 24-year-old Beatrice Laus, to find her sound. From the bedroom pop of her early EPs to the alternative grunge rock of Fake It Flowers to the potpourri of genres found on Beatopia, beabadoobee is no stranger to experimentation. But amidst the experimentation, she still maintained her signatureContinue reading “This Is How Tomorrow Moves review: a return down a well-trodden path”
Frank Turner live review: setting the gold-standard for Folk Punk
O2 Academy 2, Birmingham, 19th July 2024 It’s a sweltering 27°C in Birmingham tonight, but that doesn’t matter much. Because rain or shine, with Frank Turner playing in the O2 Academy’s second room tonight, all 600 people in the venue will be drenched in sweat by the end of the night anyway. Before Turner evenContinue reading “Frank Turner live review: setting the gold-standard for Folk Punk”
Placebo at Bristol Sounds: a sold-out show of rock and roll madness
Bristol Sounds, Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, 28th June 2024 Prior to entry, we were informed that this would be a ‘no phones’ show, and we were encouraged to keep our devices in our pockets, and enjoy the show with our eyes, not our screens. This was something we were reminded of again about 10 minutes beforeContinue reading “Placebo at Bristol Sounds: a sold-out show of rock and roll madness”
Gaye Bykers on Acid bring heat to the heart of Bristol
The Exchange, Bristol, 14th June 2024 First up is Wyr, a local female-fronted 4 piece shoegaze band, formed in 2023. Wyr is a collective of shimmering guitars, ethereal swirling vocals, and lots and lots of reverb. They have been playing frequent shows and obviously are gaining a bit of a following if the early crowdContinue reading “Gaye Bykers on Acid bring heat to the heart of Bristol”
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