Live Reviews
VV – Neon Noir Tour – O2 Academy Bristol
Many wondered what the future would hold for Ville Valo after the disbandment of HIM and after quite a break, his return to the UK kicked off with a stay in Bristol! With the release of his debut solo album going down a storm, the excitement for these shows proved to be overwhelming. Here’s what...
Maggie Lindemann – Suckerpunch World Tour – O2 Academy Islington, London
From going viral on Tiktok to selling out her entire UK run, Maggie Lindemann is quickly becoming a hot asset in the alternative music scene. Despite starting her musical journey in the pop realm, she has quickly adopted a much more angsty sound and it’s propelled her to that next level! Calling on the support...
Sun-Soaked Memories and Unforgettable Farewells: Slam Dunk South 2024
Slam Dunk signals the start of festival season every year for all the alternative music fans around the UK. This year’s line-up was set to be one to remember with the likes of You Me At Six’s final festival performances and the return of All American Rejects after a decade away! The sun shined over...
Twin Atlantic – ‘Free’ 10th Anniversary Tour – The Roundhouse
Twin Atlantic returned to the iconic Roundhouse to kick off their 10th anniversary tour for their 2011 gold certified record ‘Free’. Bringing along an all Scottish line-up the night promised to be an unmissable tribute to the popular album, I just had to head down and check it out. Here’s what went down. The night...
Don Broco – Amazing Things Tour 2023 – Alexandra Palace, London
From headlining Slam Dunk to selling out Alexandra Palace, Don Broco is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the alternative music scene. Bringing Dance Gavin Dance and Papa Roach along for the ride, this show promises to be one of the band’s most energetic to date! Here’s what went down when Don Broco...
Funeral For A Friend – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
If you could take yourself back to somewhere around 2005, you’d be hard pressed not to find Funeral For A Friend being blasted loudly through a speaker in your favourite ‘alternative’ club night. To say it was most people’s soundtrack for that era would be a bit of understatement in all honesty, because let’s face...
Artio – Worthless Tour – The Black Heart, London
Camden Town is a home away from home for people who don’t quite seem to fit anywhere else so it comes as no surprise that it hosts many different and progressive artists within the cities borders. Artio took over The Black Heart accompanied by No You and Hot Wax for a night jam-packed with energy...
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)...
2000 Trees Festival 2024 – Gallery And Recap
2000 Trees returned once more with headliner sets from The Gaslight Anthem, The Chats, and Don Broco. The festival prides itself on its sense of community and togetherness, as well as being one of the most diverse festivals in the UK. As people arrived on Wednesday, a real feeling of excitement filled Upcote Park. Exit...
RØRY – UK & Ireland Tour – O2 Academy Islington, London
RØRY has garnered quite a dedicated fanbase and for good reason. Her captivating social media presence has been a huge part of her success in both her music work and her ADHD awareness collaborative channel ADHD Love. Her music is unsurprisingly full of emotion and driven with passion, so we just had to check out...
Biffy Clyro – Album Release Live Stream
This year has been disappointing for music lovers and bands alike, with all live gigs being cancelled since March and with little hope that they’ll return anytime soon. This has made the industry change how they operate with acts starting to live stream their performances; This has allowed for the community around the world to...
Fall Out Boy – So Much (for) Tourdust – The O2, London
It’s cool to like alternative music once more and Fall Out Boy has capitalised on that by selling out not just one but TWO nights at the O2 Arena! Enlisting the support of Pvris and Nothing, Nowhere, Fall Out Boy minted on giving their fans a night full of new memories and childhood nostalgia. We...
The Hunna – BRITs Week 2023 – Lafayette, London
Starting a little under 15 years ago, the annual BRITs Week’s celebrations have been a prominent charitable event within the UK’s music scene, giving fans the opportunity to see their favourite big artists playing small venues. The events have seen over £5 million raised to support War Child’s efforts to help children and young people...
Deathcore To Pop Punk: The Eclectic Sounds At 2000 Trees Festival 2023
One of the UK’s most diverse festival lineups comes in the form of 2000 Trees each year and their 2023 offering is no different. From deathcore to pop punk, the event shines a light on all things alternative with a more naturalistic approach to festivals. With a big emphasis on doing whatever they can to...
Arm’s Length + Beauty School – Co-headline UK Tour – The Night and Day Café, Manchester
Beauty School and Arm’s Length at The Night and Day Café in Manchester was a great showcase for how two incredible upcoming bands can pull off a joint headline show in a small venue. The show was full of energy, start to finish and the crowd was left wanting so much more. First up was...
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...
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...
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...
Ghost Arcadia – O2 Academy2 Islington – London
London based alternative rock band, Ghost Arcadia, have been making a lot of noise since their 2019 debut. With the release of their latest single ‘Ransom’, it was high time for the band to showcase their talents with a momentous hometown show. Taking to the stage at O2 Academy2 Islington, they were set to deliver...
Thirty Seconds To Mars – Seasons Tour – The O2 Arena, London
Thirty Seconds To Mars made a sensational return to the UK, kicking off their massive arena tour at London’s O2 Arena with an unforgettable performance. The evening began with the captivating Jagwar Twin, who immediately grabbed the crowd’s attention, cigarette in hand, as he began his set with a soft, melodic serenade. His performance quickly...