English indie pop hero Rex Orange County is back. With a brand-new Sony deal and the same youthful and vibrant rhythm, the artists’ new album PONY keeps up his signature DIY vibes while masterfully showing […]
Gary Numan Brings His (R)evolution Tour to O2 Academy
“You’re too young to be here!” was the first thing said to me upon arriving at the O2 Academy last Saturday night to see Gary Numan. Indeed, the tour marks the 40th anniversary of Numan’s […]
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Thrash 02 Academy
Last Wednesday night, O2 Academy played host to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard as they embarked on the Yorkshire stretch of their European and UK tour.
AJ Tracey Plays an Odd Set at The O2, 07.03.19
Though expectations for AJ Tracey’s show last Thursday were extremely high, for the most part the rapper delivered an odd night that almost definitely didn’t live up to his capabilities. After most attendees finally got […]
White Lies Enchant O2 Academy, 03.02.19
White Lies returned to the O2 Academy on the back of their fifth album, FIVE. Opening with ‘Time to Give’, the first song on the new album, followed by ‘There Goes Our Love Again’ off […]
Enter Shikari Bring Euphoric Energy to the O2 Academy, 2.02.19
Black Peaks, had the task of it was their job to energize a crowd and to prepare them for what the evening had in store – band Enter Shikari. It was truly astonishing the sheer […]
Death Cab for Cutie Rock the O2 Academy, 29.01.19
It’s safe to say that the alt-rock band Death Cab for Cutie did not serve fans short with their almost 2 hour set at the 02 Academy on Tuesday night. Formed in 1997, the band […]
The Wombats Bring Their Passion to Leeds, 30.01.19
The Wombats have a knack of filling their shows with a resounding swell of excitement and innocence – it really is just a group of boys singing about the complexities of love and friendship which […]
Miles Kane Bounces Around the O2, 29.11.18
Lights shone on the disco ball as Candi Staton’s classic ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ blasted from the speakers. With this Miles Kane made his grand entrance, glitter under his eyes and ready to take Leeds […]
State Champs Are a Pop Punk Dream at the O2 Academy, 30.10.18
After bringing their highly-celebrated new album to life earlier this year, State Champs hit Europe, starting off their tour in Dublin and rocking the O2 Academy in Leeds in at the end of October. The […]
Bugzy Malone Reclaims His Crown, 25.10.18
Truly claiming his title, ‘King of the North’, Bugzy Malone dominated at the O2 Academy, delivering a performance that only solidified his place within grime royalty. An expert in crowd control, he was able to […]
Reverend and the Makers Lead a Religious Experience at O2 Academy, 04.10.2018
With high dancing knees and beer-soaked tees, Reverend and the Makers led their congregation at the O2 Academy on a very special kind of sermon. Jumping straight into the set with the sensational bass lines […]