Reviews
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ReviewsJoan As Policewoman @ The Liquid Room, 13 Dec
It's a bizarre sight to observe Joan Wasser work herself into a frenzy before appearing on stage, with a high pitched scream and a punch of the stage door be... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsBen Kweller @ King Tut's, 5 Dec
As the grinning - albeit slightly portly - Texan takes to the stage, this sold out Tut's crowd cheer and clap like it was a home coming party and from this p... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsThe Vaselines @ ABC, 12 Dec
"The last time we played in Glasgow we were paid £12.50 and two tabs of acid." This is the Vaselines' first official gig in their home city for two dec... Read more »| 16 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsSlipknot @ SECC, 8 Dec
Much more mayhem than anyone could hope for on a Monday night by the Clyde Read more »| 16 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsNightmare Before Christmas 2008 @ Butlins, Minehead, 5-7 Dec
To some people, the idea of an event curated by Mike Patton and The Melvins is enough to keep them up at night, excitedly memorising Mr Bungle lyrics and try... Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsIn the Pit: Coldplay @ SECC, 9 Dec
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ReviewsThe KC Review: Simple Minds in Concert
The band is Glasgow's own Simple Minds. The album they're playing live tonight is the seminal New Gold Dream. The King is Creosote, and he's in the crowd. Read more »| 15 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsVivian Girls @ Captain's Rest, 6 Dec
The Vivian Girls are psychic. No, really. They demonstrate their powers tonight by asking a crowd member to whisper the name of a well-known celebrity in the... Read more »| 12 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsThe Futureheads @ ABC2, 2 Dec
Sunderland stalwarts The Futureheads demonstrate that they still pack a formidable live punch on the first of two nights at ABC2. Taking to a stage much smal... Read more »| 11 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsThe Prodigy @ Carling Academy, 8 Dec
Keith Flint and Maxim Reality take the stage in character, faces sneering and painted as composer and sound wizard Liam Howlett unleashes the first broken be... Read more »| 10 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsPumajaw @ Limbo, Voodoo Rooms, 4 Dec
When Sparrow And The Workshop‘s (****) vocalist Jill sings “I’d like to be impossibly obscure” in The Gun, she’s obviously not ... Read more »| 10 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsChad VanGaalen @ Captain's Rest, 27 Nov
Sometimes confusion on stage translates to an ear-pleasing, cacophonic blend of voices and instruments, other times it’s just confusion. Canadian foursome Wo... Read more »| 09 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsNick Cave and the Bad Seeds @ Corn Exchange, 26 Nov
“You’ve got the wrong band, mate.” We’re only two songs in when Nick Cave politely draws a line in the sand and waves away a plea for... Read more »| 09 Dec 2008 -
ReviewsYouthmovies @ Sneaky Pete's, 21 Nov
Tonight, Youthmovies proved there’s no place like home - even if it's not. Read more »| 25 Nov 2008 -
ReviewsThe Black Keys / Liam Finn @ The Queen's Hall, 16 Nov
Crowded House alum supports Ohian rootsmen in the Queen's Hall on a loud Sunday evening Read more »| 25 Nov 2008