Live Reviews
Poppy – Zig Tour – The Koko, London
With the release of her recent album ‘Zig’ it was about time for Poppy to come back to the UK and bring these songs to life in front of fans across the country. We headed down to the iconic Koko in Camden to check it out. As the lights dimmed and Poppy took to the...
Enter Shikari – A Kiss For The Whole World Tour: UK 2 – SWX, Bristol
Enter Shikari are a band that often plays by their own rule book, so for them to announce 3 rounds of tours in support of their new album shouldn’t really come as a surprise to anyone. Round 1 took place back in February and Round 2 seemed to sneak up on us! We took a...
Lake Malice – ‘Post-Genesis’ Tour 2023 – The Black Heart, London
Lake Malice may have been a band that you have heard of from their extremely extensive run of shows supporting the likes of Skindred, As Everything Unfolds, and Bloodywood – as well as numerous festival appearances. It was only a matter of time before they went on their first run of headline shows and The...
Dream State, Graphic Nature, And More – Lume Fest 2023 – Camden, London
A big talking point in the music industry over the past few years has been the lack of equal representation on festival bills around the world, so when Lume Fest was first announced with the goal of bringing a spotlight on underrepresented groups hype quickly started to build. Months had passed and it was finally...
Hawxx – ‘Soulbreaking Machines’ Single Launch Event – The Black Heart, London
Hawxx has had one hell of a year already and what better way to capitalise on all the excitement than a single launch show at Camden’s Black Heart just before the band takes to the stage at Download’s 20th Anniversary! The event was hosted by Copper Topp and had support from both Death Goals and...
2000 Trees Festival 2022 – Saturday
Some say all good things come in threes so 2000 trees’ final day should exceed all expectations. It’s the fan’s last chance to party hard before returning to the real world so why not give it your all one final time. Here’s what went down Saturday night at 2000 Trees! The first band we managed...
2000 Trees Festival 2022 – Friday
2000 Trees was blessed with another day of non-stop sunshine and action. Everything from excitement to some extreme hangovers was on display just as you would expect from a rock and metal festival! Here’s what unfolded on the Friday of 2000 Trees! Opening proceedings for day 2 was Creature who where greeted to a large...
SKYND – European Tour 2023 – The KOKO, London
Camden Town is the home of the outcasts, so what better place to host a night of true crime music than the world famous KOKO? SKYND had embarked on her largest headline tour to date and with the support of Zetra had packed out the famous Camden venue. We were lucky enough to witness what...
Vigil of War + Haunted By Silhouettes – The Black Heart, London
What’s better than one awesome band playing a headline set? Two awesome bands playing a headline set! Vigil of War and Haunted By Silhouettes took over Camden’s Black Heart for an evening of rebellion and chaos. Here’s what went down in the beating heart of London’s alternative music scene! Voodoo were first to take the...
2000 Trees Festival 2022 – Thursday
2000 trees has returned for the first time since 2019, with its lineup boasting headliners such as Jimmy Eat World, Turnstile, Thrice, Idles, and You Me At Six -enabling the festival to be a complete sell out this year! It promises to be a weekend of excitement, partying, and a celebration of live music. Here’s...
Baby Metal – World Tour 2023 – The Roundhouse, London
The Fox God is back above UK soil and Baby Metal has yet another sold-out tour under their belt! The Japanese sensations treated the followers of London to two nights at Camden’s Roundhouse with support in the form of Vukovi! At the mercy of the Fox God, we went down to night 2 to witness...
Defects – Modern Error Tour – The Old Blue Last, London
An electrifying album release party for *Modern Error*, Defects’ latest triumph, showcased a night of unforgettable performances. But before diving into their phenomenal set, let’s give a nod to the supporting acts who set the stage. First up was Darlah, a four-piece alternative rock band with the unenviable task of warming up a crowd clearly...
Scene Queen – Bimbos Beans & Toast Tour – O2 Academy Islington, London
TikTok has had a massive impact on the music industry as a whole and one artist who really found her footing through the platform is Scene Queen. Her highly rebellious and aggressive music that tackles major issues women and LGBTQ people face on a day-to-day basis was bound to be a success, and her catchy...
Bring Me The Horizon – NX_GN WRLD TOUR – Budapest Park, Hungary
When the ‘NX_GN WRLD TOUR’ kicked off in the UK at the start of the year, there was no telling how long fans would have to wait before getting their chance to hear the next chapter in the ‘Post Human’ album series. With some of the songs (which eventually made their way to the album)...
Linkin Park – ‘From Zero’ Live Stream – RED Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles
Following the unfortunate passing of Chester Bennington back in 2017, it really felt like the end for Linkin Park. Over the course of the band’s hiatus since, lead rapper Mike Shinoda – while not dismissing the idea of a reunion – stated that finding a new singer would have “to happen naturally” and not “feel...
Dead Posey – The Black Heart, London
The atmosphere outside The Black Heart was buzzing as fans, adorned in eclectic alternative attire, lined up eagerly for what promised to be an unforgettable evening. Band t-shirts, leather jackets, and edgy hairstyles dominated the scene, highlighting the vibrant diversity of the crowd gathered for the night’s performances. Once the doors opened, fans flooded the...
Creeper – Winter Tour 2021 – O2 Forum Kentish Town
Creeper have cemented themselves as one of the stand out attractions of the alternative music scene and their long-awaited headline tour has finally come after multiple postponements due to the effects of the pandemic. Unfortunately, the start of the tour has had a little bad news as Wargasm had to pull out last minute due...
Spiritbox – Summer UK Tour 2023 – The Roundhouse, London
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, the name Spiritbox should be quite well-known to you. From an incredible rise in relevance after their album Eternal Blue took the world by storm, to one of their latest singles being added to the hit game Fortnite recently, the band have quickly become one of the hottest...
Corey Taylor – UK Tour 2023 – The Eventim Apollo, London
One of the biggest names in Metal has to be Corey Taylor, so it comes as no surprise that his solo tour around the UK sold out every single date! Bringing the exciting Oxymorrons along for the ride, these shows promised to be full of entertainment. Here’s what went down when Corey Taylor took over...
Halestorm – Back From The Dead Tour 2023 – OVO Wembley Arena, London
If you’ve been in the alternative music scene at all, the name Halestorm shouldn’t sound unfimilar to you and there’s a reason for that. A touring powerhouse that has brought their sound to all corners of the world, were back on the road around Europe with the tour culminating at the legendary Wembley Arena for...