Gig Reviews | Interviews | Music News
After a captive performance at the O2 Academy, Brixton – which was recently released on DVD – the metalcore superstars were back in town last week with support from Hand Like Houses and Crown The Empire perfectly picked. And a crowd ready for a rocking night. If there’s one thing you can guarantee when seeing Of Mice & Men…
Read More
Today American punk rockers Beach Slang have released a statement of guitarist Ruben leaving the band amidst allegations of sexual assault. With this the band takes a strong stand against sexual violence – this is not only an important cause, but incredibly important in an industry that has long gotten away with not speaking out more…
Read MoreWhat do you get if you take Florida ska-punk legends Less Than Jake, add a little cinnamon-y Fireball whiskey and a scoop of kick-ass support acts? The answer is: a throw-back college Friday party at O2 Academy Brixton. Less Than Jake’s Fuelling The Fire tour saw them cross the pond and swap Florida’s late summer sun…
Read More
Everything Everything, Public Service Broadcasting, Ed Harcourt, The Carnabys and more have been confirmed to play the Music Venue Trust’s #FIGHTBACK show at The Roundhouse on 18 October to help raise awareness for the continuous threat of closure to the live music circuit. Read more: Music Venue Trust announce huge line-up for #FIGHTBACK
Read More
Last Friday the Music Venue Trust announced they’ll be holding a gig to support the fight against venue closures around the UK. The venue: London’s Roundhouse. The artists? Not booked. Lighting and sound? Not booked. So why should you buy tickets for this? Let me tell you why: You’ll help save the UK’s live music…
Read More
On Wednesday night The Libertines played London’s O2 Academy Brixton for Unity Rocks and blew the roof of the place with a sweaty and messy, but just as epic, Libs party. A little while ago, Libertines drummer Gary Powell set up Unity Rocks, a music-led charity to support Hope not Hate who have set their…
Read More
After a run of shows and festival appearances with Brian Fallon and The Crowes it was time for Jared Hart to head out on tour all by himself. The Scandals front man released his solo album Past Lives & Pass Lines in November last year and had since been opening for Brian at a few…
Read More
Alex Turner and best pal Miles Kane, aka The Last Shadow Puppets, return from an eight-year hiatus to give us everything we’ve come to expect and more at Alexandra Palace. The second of two massive nights at London’s Ally Pally finish off The Last Shadow Puppet’s UK summer tour celebrating their return to the stage,…
Read More
Remember a few weeks ago when I wrote about this ridiculously talented new band Glass Peaks? It was apparent then, and has only continued, that these guys are headed for great things. They’ve released their first single yesterday – official, on iTunes and all. How exciting is that?? And to celebrate, as they should, they…
Read More
Last night was a little bit special. To celebrate Ben Morse’s photo exhibition of 8 years on the road with Frank Turner at House of Vans, Frank took the stage and the whole shindig ended up being something close to heaven for Frank Turner fans. The lucky ballot winners gathered underneath Waterloo station, in the…
Read More
High Fives & Stage Dives 