The Damned opened their show on Thursday by having ELP’s version of ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’ play on speakers, shortly before their guitarist came on stage to interrupt it. This was followed by a […]
Slaves @ O2 Academy, 15/11/2016
If you know anything about punk duo Slaves, then you can probably guess what you would experience at one of their gigs. Drummer Isaac Holman and guitarist Laurie Vincent have an amazing stage presence full […]
Jordan Rakei @ Headrow House, 11/11/16
For Jordan Rakei, from his infectious grooves down to the offensively loud shirt he’s sporting tonight, there’s only one word. Jazzy. Alongside the likes of Tom Misch and Zak Abel, Rakei forms part of a […]
Tom Odell @ O2 Academy, 08/11/16
Dreamy – this is how I would sum up Tom Odell’s latest stint at the O2 Academy. It’s uncommon for an artist to maintain consistency over the quality of their performance during a concert- usually […]
From The Jam @ O2 Academy, 12/11/16
The Jam are legends. Everyone has had a boogie to ‘Town Called Malice’ or a hearty singalong to ‘Going Underground’. From The Jam are one third real deal, two thirds tribute act. Jam bassist Bruce […]
Marsicans @ Brudenell Social Club, 10/11/16
Brudenell Social Club is a special venue for many reasons, but for Marsicans it meant playing to a packed room full of their home crowd, friends and family. The atmosphere was buzzing and the two support […]
Chas & Dave @ City Varieties, 10/11/16
Well, this wasn’t what I expected. Last Wednesday, I got the chance to go to see who the hell Chas and Dave are. As a French person, I have heard quite a lot from my […]
Preview: Rock the Refectory, 25/11/16
Come get your socks rocked off for charity! Rock the Refectory is raising money for Cancer Research UK and Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and needs your arses in groove. Headlining are Ginger Tom, groovy, majestic and […]
Local Natives @ Leeds Stylus, 7/11/16
After three whole years without any Leeds dates, Local Natives finally returned to the city last Monday, with a wonderful set here at Leeds University Union forming part of their world tour. This follows the […]
Preview: JAWS @ Headrow House, 25/11/16
Birmingham band JAWS are back with new album Simplicity and are set to bring a slice of their Midlands’ vibes to our very own Headrow House on the 25th November. Having been part of the ‘B-Town’ […]
James Blake @ O2 Academy, 02/11/16
Somehow the crisp cold and clear night sky seemed an appropriate welcome back for James Blake, fresh from a lengthy American tour. If we were chilly at the start of the night, we emerged buzzing […]
Cat’s Eyes @ Howard Assembly Room, 02/11/16
Alternative rock duo Cat’s Eyes performed at the Howard Assembly Room on Wednesday as part of the Beacons Metro Festival. I say alternative rock, but that doesn’t really grant Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira the […]