Live Reviews
The Interrupters – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
The Interrupters headlined a one-off show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, delivering an evening of high-energy ska-punk. Supported by the legendary Rhoda Dakar, the event was a celebration of rhythms and melodies that left the crowd buzzing long after the final encore. The evening kicked off with a captivating performance by Rhoda Dakar, whose...
Kerry King – Electric Ballroom, London
The atmosphere outside The Electric Ballroom was electric as fans, adorned in thrash metal shirts, lined up eagerly for an unforgettable evening. The Slayer logo dominated the sea of black, proudly displayed by the majority of the crowd, highlighting the band’s enduring legacy. Kicking off the night were English death metal outfit Celestial Sanctuary. From...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Desertfest London 2024: A Thunderous Triumph in Camden Town
Desertfest London has been an iconic fixture in Camden Town since its inception in 2012. Initially hosted at The Underworld, The Black Heart, and The Purple Turtle, the festival has grown exponentially over the past decade. The 2024 edition was a testament to its enduring appeal, now sprawling across Camden’s most revered venues, including The...
Generation – Camden Assembly, London
Generation have been making waves across social media with their larger-than-life personas that can be felt across both their music and short-form content. It was all just begging to be brought alive at a show, so we had to head down to the band’s first headline set of 2024 to check out what went down....
Kid Kapichi – There Goes The Neighbourhood Tour 2024 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Hastings’ own alt-punk powerhouse, Kid Kapichi, has been on an upward trajectory with their recent albums, ‘Here’s What You Could Have Won’ and ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’, garnering praise from icons like Liam Gallagher and Suggs. Their largest headline show to date at the O2 Forum Kentish Town was a spectacle not to be missed....
Pendulum – UK Tour 2024 – O2 Arena, London
London’s O2 Arena was ablaze with excitement as Pendulum headlined a night of music, supported by Shockone and Scarlxrd. The anticipation was palpable, with tickets selling out quickly for what promised to be an unforgettable show. First up was Shockone, whose electronic dance beats from Australia got the crowd moving early on. Despite the early...
Creeper – The 12 Days Of Night Tour – Project House, Leeds
Following the triumphant release of their latest album, *Sanguivore*, Creeper embarked on the ’12 Days of Night’ tour, hitting cities they haven’t visited in a while. On this leg, we caught up with them at the Project House in Leeds, and the night was nothing short of spectacular. Opening the show, Naut stormed the stage...
Taking Back Sunday – UK Tour 2024 – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Taking Back Sunday returned to the UK, for a short 3-day stint across the UK. With the show’s set to celebrate both their latest album, and their older discography, we just had to head down to check it out. Here’s what went down. Those who arrived early had the pleasure of experiencing the mega sound...