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IDLES – Brighton Centre
Lennon and McCartney, Plant and Page, Sonny and Cher, Morrisey and Marr, Gallagher and Gallagher, and now Baker and Levy. Two minds melding and creating together to bring a joint account of the mighty IDLES at the Brighton Centre. Decide for yourself whether this is a bold, genre redefining moment in the history of gig reviews or just a string of poorly strung together ramblings of two tired men.
The Clause – Engine Rooms, Southampton
Birmingham quartet The Clause embarked on their highly anticipated tour to promote their latest offering, the Weekend Millionaire EP. After…
Photo Review: The Libertines – O2 Academy, Bournemouth
The Libertines returned to the stage at the O2 Academy Bournemouth for a raucous night of guitars, anthems, and unbridled energy. As the iconic indie rock band took the stage, the crowd was ready for a wild ride — and they got exactly that.
Photo Review: Khruangbin – Eventim Apollo
Khruangbin’s first of their three London shows at the iconic Eventim Apollo was nothing short of magical. The Texan trio, known for their genre-defying blend of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, brought their unique sound to the stage captivating the packed venue.
DEADLETTER – Chalk, Brighton
The crowd were ready this one and so was I. Without evoking poetic license I conservatively claim that after listening to DEADLETTER’s debut LP ‘Hysterical strength’ for about two minutes, the thought ‘Man, this band would be incredible live’ was clear in my mind. So when they decided to play in my home town it would have taken a good many physical restraints, locked doors and liberally consumed sedatives to stop me.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – The O2 Arena
It’s a Saturday evening in the capital and the atmosphere inside London’s O2 Arena crackles with anticipation as Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds prepare to take the stage. For those who know Cave’s work, there’s a quiet, yet undeniable sense that something monumental is about to unfold tonight.
Cast – Engine Rooms, Southampton
The Engine Rooms in Southampton was the perfect setting for Cast’s stop on their UK tour. With a career spanning over three decades, Cast has long been a staple of the British indie-rock scene, and their return to Southampton proved they’re still firing on all cylinders.
Bob Vylan – Portsmouth Guildhall
Portsmouth Guildhall was transformed into a chaotic, electrifying battlefield with Bob Vylan in town. The grime-punk duo, known for their raw energy and searing critique of modern society, delivered a performance that was both visceral and cathartic.
STONE – Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
Having just released their debut studio record ‘Fear Life for a Lifetime’, the public interest in Liverpool quartet STONE is at an all-time high. In support of the record, they stopped by Wedgewood Rooms on Sunday (27th) night as part of their tour, which sees them travel from Exeter through Leeds and everywhere in-between.
Paul Weller – Portsmouth Guildhall
Paul is a master of his craft and his longevity in the music industry is something to be admired. The man has reinvented himself numerous times and has not been afraid to face his critics in staying true to what feels most aligned to him. In my opinion, Paul is a living legend of British music.