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We were treated to an absolute feast of up-and-coming rock last night as LoveLess, Kidbrother, Chapter and Verse and Empire put on a show to remember at 229 The Venue, in London, last night. At risk of sounding like my mother, the one main thing I'm taking away from last night's gig is "loud." Writing... Continue Reading →
Last night I witnessed a very special gig, including a band that wowed the audience with their very first gig ever. I went along to see Stoke-on-Trent rockers Alter Eden a few days ahead of their eagerly awaited second EP on Friday, and was then treated to a masterclass in making it up as you go along... Continue Reading →
Heading to Surya, in Kings Cross, London, on Tuesday evening I was already excited to see three bands I knew about, but was pleasantly surprised to discover we'd be treated to two extra bands on top. The gig kicked off a UK tour headlined by London rockers Nightlife, along with Guildford's Cavalier - who became the first... Continue Reading →
As I sit amongst a tangibly excited sell-out crowd waiting for the show to get started, I can’t help but smile to myself. I’m thinking back to my somewhat unique introduction to the work of tonight’s headline act, Lucy Rose. In what feels like a different lifetime, actually just shy of four years ago, I... Continue Reading →
When you go to a gig headlined by 'the best band that's ever existed' according to Josh Homme, you suspect you're going to be in for a good night. And the awesome Truckfighters delivered on that impressive acclaim along with fellow Swedish band Deville and the incredible French rockers Dot Legacy at the O2 Academy in Islington on Friday evening. The gig... Continue Reading →
Our former New Band of the Week SEASONS launched their new EP What Goes Around with a superb show at The Garage, in north east London, alongside a supporting cast of great new British bands on Friday night (November 18). The evening was opened up by Cambridgeshire singer/songwriter Oscar Corney, who got us in the mood with an... Continue Reading →
Last night I watched UK rockers The Fallen State and fellow support act Pop Evil completely steal the show from headliners 3 Doors Down. We previously wrote about The Fallen State when we announced they were set to support 3 Doors Down, and they did their reputation the world of good with last night's performance.... Continue Reading →
One of my formative albums first getting into rock music was Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American record way back in 2001. However, I'd still not seen the Arizona-based quintet play live, until last night at the impressive venue of Troxy in East London. One thing to note about last night is that sitting down for... Continue Reading →
Around a year ago, I first discovered Fort Hope on tour with Hands Like Houses (and I think Bury Tomorrow) at Koko in Camden, London. Fast forward to last night and, once again in Camden, my love for the band and live music in general was reaffirmed as they headlined The Underworld alongside Ashestoangels and Tigress. These three... Continue Reading →
Guest blogger, and seemingly serial gig-goer, Rob Howlett is back with a review of New York trio Sunflower Bean's set at Scala, in Kings Cross, last Thursday. From the moment Sunflower Bean meandered onto the stage something seemed slightly askew. Lead singer Julia Cumming’s slender frame took to the mic with a furrowed brow that... Continue Reading →
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