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...
You Me At Six – Celebrating 10 Years Of Cavalier Youth – The Guildhall, Portsmouth
I feel the rock world’s heart collectively died a little upon the recent announcement of You Me At Six’s upcoming break-up in 2025. The end is here, but not quite yet. It’s with this newfound knowledge that we find ourselves tagging onto the intimate “10 Years Of Cavalier Youth” Tour across the UK, hoping to...
Enter Shikari – A Kiss For The Whole World Tour – OVO Wembley Arena, London
Enter Shikari have just proved the impossible was possible at their OVO Wembley Arena show. From the insane levels of production, to the fact every ticket sold contributed to independent venues, Enter Shikari have proved that they are a band that’ll go down in history for the right reasons. Here’s why. The wonderful pop-punk energy...
Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes – ‘Dark Rainbow’ Tour – The Roundhouse, London
With the release of their latest album ‘Dark Rainbow’, a new era of Rattlesnakes is here. The new release has seen a more self-reflective side from Frank and co that past albums haven’t seen. With the band touring the UK to celebrate its release we had to head down to London’s Roundhouse to see how...
Honey Revenge – The ‘Retrovision’ Tour – Camden Assembly, London
What’s better than one show? Two! So when Californian duo, Honey Revenge, were given the opportunity to tour across the UK with The Used I’m sure they jumped at the opportunity, making sure to make the most out of it by laying down their first international headline show. So after tearing up the Kentish Town...
Bob Vylan – Viva La Vylan Tour 2023 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Bob Vylan are on the frontline when it comes to bands who are outspoken and pushing to make the world a better place, so to review their show like any other show would be a disservice. Yes, all the trimmings of a normal show were on display, with the peek-a-boo encore, the pyrotechnics, and big...
Holding Absence – ‘The Noble Art Of Self Destruction’ UK Tour – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Holding Absence are a band that have been making waves in the post-hardcore scene, playing over 200 shows since the pandemic and captivating audiences worldwide with their incredible music. With the release of their third album ‘The Noble Art Of Self Destruction’ – which received both critical acclaim and fan praise – it was only...
Creeper – The Sacred Blasphemy Tour – O2 Academy Bristol
Local Bristolians might have been surprised to learn that Halloween had just wrapped up, given the lingering spookiness in the air, as the goths, rockers, and vampires assembled at the o2 Academy Bristol, to witness the blood-curdling spectacle of The Sacred Blasphemy UK tour. Bringing Save Face, and The Nightmares along for the ride, the...
Tribes – Live At Koko – The Koko, London
Following the release of the band’s third album ‘Rabbit Head’ back in August, Tribes took to The Koko for their first proper London headline show of the year: celebrating the music with a hometown crowd who knew every lyric off by heart. Joined alongside Tough Cookie – for which this was their debut performance under...
A Unique Sonic Journey: ArcTanGent 2023
Over the course of a decade, ArcTanGent festival has carved out a unique niche for itself within the alternative music scene. It proudly boasts billings that are one-of-a-kind, living up to its claim of offering “line-ups you won’t find anywhere else on Earth.” After our recent visit to its sister festival, 2000 Trees, earlier this...
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...
Polyphia – UK & EU Spring Tour 2023 – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
It was clear following the popularity of their single ‘Playing God’ from their latest album ‘Remember That You Will Die’ combined with how quickly Polyphia’s shows at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire sold out, that fans were highly anticipating the band’s return to the UK. We had to head down to check it out, here’s what...