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The Snuts – O2 Academy, Bristol
On a rainy Sunday evening, the sold-out O2 Academy Bristol was buzzing with anticipation as The Snuts - Jack Cochrane on vocals and guitar, Joe McGillveray on guitar, Callum Wilson on bass and Jordan Mackay on drums - brought their signature dynamic energy and emotional lyricism to the stage.
Sam Fender – The O2 Arena
Five-star Fender! Newcastle’s finest musical export, Sam Fender, took his People Watching tour to the O2 Arena for a second night, cementing his status as one of the most thrilling guitar talents of his generation.
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.