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Elvis Costello was long on my list of artists to see live, and for some reason I had never gotten the chance. But now here it was, the night I would finally get to see this inspiration live on stage. Our tickets were already pretty sweet, balcony second row from the front at the London…
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One of the great things about living in London is discovering new bands that you love all the time. But nothing’s better than going to see your friend’s new band and discovering their sound is pretty spectacular. London is buzzing with new bands left, right and center, and it can be hard for new artists…
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Friday 13th may be unlucky for some, but seeing Frank Turner play England Keep My Bones at Electric Brixton may have been the best Friday 13th yet. In fact, screw Friday 13 superstitions. Supporting two amazing charities with an acoustic set of one of Frank Turner’s best albums (according to his fans) in London town is one of the best ways…
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Looks like I missed two of my best gigs of 2015 off the list, well here it is now. Note to self: set reminder to upload blog pieces. Many were doubtful how Mumford & Sons would sustain their status as acoustic geniuses with the new, more indie, album Wilder Mind. I myself had to give…
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It’s fair to say I’ve seen my share of really good concerts, be it Frank Turner, Springsteen or The Gaslight Anthem. And they all hold a special place and a definite spot in the top 5. But sometimes a gig is not just good, or epic, or awesome, sometimes it hits you right in the…
Read MoreAmerican indie punks Modern Baseball make a triumphant return to the UK with their show at Camden’s Electric Ballroom. It might have been a cold February night in London, but the temperature inside Electric Ballroom was rising in anticipation for Modern Baseball’s return to the UK. After the band had to cancel a string of…
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Dallas Green, aka City and Colour, creates a rainbow of feelings at East London art-deco venue Troxy with his powerful live show. A great way to spend your Friday night is definitely at a City and Colour show. The room is buzzing with punters still in awe of support act Lucy Rose as Dallas Green and…
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It’s a homecoming treat for The Maccabees with three sold out shows at O2 Academy Brixton after their fourth studio album ‘Marks To Prove It’ was released just after their smashing main stage performance at Reading Festival last year. Having formed over 12 years ago in their hometown of London, the indie band have slowly…
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Earlier this month London’s own Libertines returned to finish off their huge arena tour in support of their new album Anthems For Doomed Youth. And what a phenomenal return to the music stage it was. One thing can be said for sure: the band as well as the fans were equally excited for this last…
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For those of you that don’t know who Will Young is – think Pop Idol ca. 2002. Will won the first series of the British version of American Idol. His latest album 85% Proof has hit Number 1 in the UK charts and even 13 years after his first big success, his fans still love…
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High Fives & Stage Dives 