Navigating the rain and muddy patches, festival goers at the recent and glorious Latitude Festival soldiered on through initially increasing downpours as sunshine finally cleared the sodden grounds by the last day, giving a chance to finish the long weekend with some summer sun. But hey, we’re British – we just pull on our wellies […]
Fever For UK fans of Taylor Swift, the wait for the arrival of the Eras tour is painfully ongoing. However, in the meantime there was another way to hear her best songs in a breathtakingly unique setting. Fever’s Candlelight concerts offer a variety of tributes, from renowned composers, beloved movie soundtracks and legendary pop artists.
Two Door Cinema Club 2022 was a year of ups and downs for Two Door Cinema Club. Following a busy summer of festivals and the release of their fifth album ‘Keep on Smiling’, their further tour plans were suddenly halted. This was following the announcement of the band’s bass and synth player Kevin Baird’s ongoing
The Beths Taking on influence from contemporaries Alvvays and Bully, The Beths have evolved from loveable Kiwi newcomers to the scene to an established mainstay of the alternative indie scene. The release of their third album ‘Expert In A Dying Field’ saw them receive yet more acclaim from critics. On the back of this, there
Youth Sector Described by Clash as ‘a buzzy brand of alt-pop that charms at every turn’, Youth Sector are following in the footsteps of The Maccabees, Blood Red Shoes and Sea Power in carving their own unique path to indie success. Latest EP ‘Free Parking’ is the latest of a handful of releases from Youth
Maximo Park As one of the great survivors from the landfill indie heyday of the 00s, Maximo Park have earned their high billing at Live at Leeds, one of the year’s highlight indie festivals. Their last album, ‘Nature Always Wins’ saw them receive renewed critical acclaim for their latest take on synth infused thoughtful indie-pop.
The Hives Ahead of the release of their sixth studio album later this year, The Hives are truly maintaining their reputation as one of the hardest working bands around. A busy 2022 festival period is being followed with a UK stadium tour in support of Arctic Monkeys. Then comes a full European tour, and a
Vistas Edinburgh indie rock band Vistas arrived at Social in Hull on the next stop of the UK tour. Following two albums of sun-soaked festival ready anthem that elevated them to British indie mainstays, 2023’s Vistas have shown an evolution in their sound with their latest EP ‘The Beautiful Nothing’. They did not sacrifice their
The K’s In case you’ve missed it, The K’s have already arrived and are here to stay. Incredibly, they are also somehow still without a record deal. The K’s are somewhat of a throwback to the 00s indie scene. Where a group of lads can mix biting guitar riffs with catchy lyrical imagery, and rip
Preoccupations Canadian post-punks Preoccupations made an unexpected stop on their European tour. Following the release of acclaimed fourth album ‘Arrangements’, they brought their trademark frenzied dissonance to the limited capacity of The New Adelphi Club in Hull. Their breakout album under their original name of Viet Cong thrust them into prominence in the alternative scene.
I am biassed, I truly love this festival. Having covered it several times in years past, the return of it after the enforced, protracted hiatus felt like a big victory and a much-needed release for so many who attend it with constant regularity. It seemed it had only been last week that we were all
On July 22nd, critically renowned pop-ska band Madness performed under a warm summer Yorkshire sky at the county’s historical capitals’ racecourse. A night full of classics and one which shook the 15,000 attendance to the point where they were unable to tame their hands or feet! Stunning Setting Camden’s Nutty Boys raised a stir in
Much of the hype surrounding the arrival of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus at Newcastle’s Town Moor was for the legendary Noel Gallagher. However, for the 90s purists, another highlight would be seeing Tim Burgess’ The Charlatans. They recently crossed the Gallagher brother party lines by also supporting Liam Gallagher at the Etihad Stadium. Alongside
Following the release of last year’s High-Flying Birds greatest hits album ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’, and ahead of a solo album release later this year, Noel Gallagher announced a full band tour that covered some of the lesser-visited locations in the UK, such as Cornwall and Colwyn Bay. While a show
After what has seemed like a protracted age, ladies and gentlemen, festivals this year really feel like it’s ‘all go’ now with the Cambridge Club Festival getting the summer underway in spectacular fashion. Yes, some happened here and there last year of course. For us, however, it was all too risky. This year it feels
Outside the venue on a cold November night, in the center of Cambridge, I was milling among predominantly men of ‘a certain age’. All were clearly eager to get stuck into long-ago forged appreciation for the night’s gig. From The Jam, a reduced version of musicians who collectively made up the original band, The Jam,
You just can’t beat an 80’s music night hosted by a member of one of the bands that anchored the era, Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet. The decade produced tunes that are still played at many a wedding reception because they are simply so danceable. The bass player for the New Romantic trendsetting band seemed
Perfect Summer sun on a bank holiday weekend, what could be better, right? Well, the line up at the Leeds Festival this weekend actually! It was not only a stunner with the weather but the rocking sets on stage after stage. The Leeds Festival (and its sister festival, Reading) were all lit up and killing
Summer touring and festivals, is there anything better? In the last few days, we have caught some talented artists weaving some creative webs for the audiences to enjoy…check out our gig review below! Kiefer Sutherland On his tour spanning several countries over a few months, actor-turned-singer/songwriter, Kiefer Sutherland landed in Bury St Edmunds on
Another year, another Latitude Festival over and done with too quickly. The festival tone always seems to balance beautifully somewhere between travelling circus and amusement mecca. It’s a wicked wonderland of the magical mixed with solid performances across the entire entertainment spectrum. This festival is a must-see for me yearly and it never disappoints. It
