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2025 is shaping up to be a banger of a year for metal and alternative fans, with a lineup of jaw-dropping gigs and festivals already being announced. Whether you’re into classic heavy hitters, emerging grassroots talent, or alternative acts pushing the boundaries of the scene, 2025 promises to be the best year for gigs yet.…
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When Laura Jane Grace takes the stage, it’s not just a gig—it’s a reckoning. The scene at Scala on 27 November was charged with the kind of energy only an artist with Grace’s pedigree can summon. Formerly fronting Against Me!, Laura Jane Grace has become a symbol of defiance, introspection, and punk rock truth. And…
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You know how sometimes you can just feel the anticipation building in the air before a show kicks off? That vibe was in full force when Lake Malice took to the stage at The Dome this Friday night, bringing their dark, heavy, and hypnotic sound to the frontlines. The crowd was already buzzing when they launched into Scatterbrain,…
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On Sunday, 3 November, EartH Hackney was transformed into a sonic temple as Chicago’s REZN brought their cosmic, doom-laden sound to the stage. With a reputation for delivering monolithic, immersive live performances, the band did not disappoint, creating an experience that felt less like a gig and more like an auditory journey through space and time. REZN,…
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The Story So Far, still one of the most exciting and enduring bands in pop-punk, brought their high-energy show to London’s Roundhouse on a crisp October evening, delivering a show that was as tight as it was emotional. This stop on their 2024 tour showcased their characteristic blend of raw vulnerability and unrelenting intensity, with…
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From the heights of TikTok virality to her biggest headline show to date at London’s Eventim Apollo – Caity Baser reignites our love for pop shows. The 18-track set showcases that Baser’s honest and funny songwriting comes from the heart, as she is consistently in awe of the sold-out sight in front of her over…
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Even after 30 years, Texas pop-punks Bowling For Soup still bring the biggest party in town when they head out on tour. This time they brought Florida ska punks Less Than Jake – and as far as parties go, it doesn’t get much better than this. Setting their final date of a sold out UK…
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The unstoppable Nashville-based singer-songwriter Margo Price crossed the pond for a run of shows in the UK to celebrate her two new records Strays and Strays II. We caught her magic at London’s KOKO and it was everything you want a gig to be. Opening the evening was Margo’s neighbour, good friend and country singer…
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Texas-born singer-songwriter Chuck Ragan brought a stunner of a show to London’s iconic 100 Club with support from Hannah Rose Platt and a surprise set from Frank Turner – let us tell you all about it. As the central London punk venue was slowly filling with fans, everyone eagerly awaiting the main man of the…
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On their first UK tour in five years, UK rock and emo icons The Used took to London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town to celebrate the release of their new record Toxic Positivity, out now via HasselRecords/Big Noise. First support act of the night, Honey Revenge, had an exhilarating and action-packed evening ahead of them. With…
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