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Margo Price turns up the heat on a warm summer evening in London
There are gigs you enjoy, and then there are gigs that grab you by the soul and don’t let go for 90 minutes straight. Margo Price at Scala on Thursday night? 1000% the latter. Maya Lane kicked off the night with a beautifully stripped-back set that instantly won over the early crowd. Armed with nothing but a guitar…
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Hot Milk announce UK tour
HOT MILK have announced their UK headline run for this Autumn, which will see them playing their biggest headline shows to date. The tour, which comes off the back of their Slam Dunk K! stage headline slot this weekend and a successful full US run, will see the band supported by Cassyette and Silly Goose.…
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Mothica set for London headline show and Download Festival appearance
Following her sold-out UK tour, Alt-pop artist MOTHICA has announced that she will headline the O2 Academy, London on 16th June 2025, straight after her Download Festival debut on the weekend proceeding. “Every time I’ve played London, it has been a truly special experience. Once I found out I was coming over for Download Fest,…
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Corey Taylor and Bad Omens collaborate for Kansas classic ‘Dust In The Wind’
As excitement builds for the March 7th theatrical release of Queen of the Ring—the highly anticipated biopic chronicling the trailblazing journey of wrestling icon Mildred Burke, written and directed by Ash Avildsen and starring Emily Bett Rickards — Sumerian Records are thrilled to release a very special collaboration between the inimitable Corey Taylor and Bad…
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State Champs deliver a pop-punk extravaganza in London
When it comes to pure, high-energy pop-punk, few bands have managed to captivate audiences quite like State Champs. On a crisp London evening, they brought their electric performance to the O2 Forum Kentish Town, with support from Broadside and The Home Team, and the night turned out to be nothing short of exceptional pop-punk goodness.…
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Four Year Strong deliver a night of chaos, nostalgia, and unmatched energy
For many fans of Four Year Strong, the band’s triumphant return to the stage after years of anticipation felt like a long time coming. On a chilly March evening in London, the beloved pop-punk heavyweights made their presence known at KOKO, a venue that feels like the perfect backdrop for their high-energy, emotionally charged performances.…
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The Devil Wears Prada prove they are metalcore royalty
O2 Academy Islington hosted an all-out metal assault on a cold London night, as The Devil Wears Prada, the genre-defining post-hardcore/metalcore outfit from Ohio, brought their blistering set to the intimate venue. With a powerful mix of crushing breakdowns, melodic elements, and an undeniable stage presence, the evening was set to be a celebration of…
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Bayside celebrate 25 years of punk rock at O2 Academy Islington
Bayside’s Errors Tour at the O2 Academy Islington was nothing short of a celebration of a quarter-century of punk rock resilience and creativity. The New York quartet delivered a high-energy performance that made it clear why they’ve garnered such a loyal, cult following over the years. As part of their 25th anniversary, the band treated the audience…
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Jason Isbell delivers a night of soul-stirring mastery
The Barbican, known for its pristine acoustics and intimate atmosphere, was the perfect setting for an evening with Jason Isbell. On 10 February 2025, Isbell delivered a set that was nothing short of emotional, captivating, and deeply human. The night kicked off with a soaring rendition of “Bury Me,” immediately setting the tone for a…
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High Fives & Stage Dives 