Reviews
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ReviewsThe Sugarhill Gang @ Stramash, Edinburgh, 28 Jun
Just a few decades prior to the rise of stars such as Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, young DJs and MCs in the South Bronx of New York City were laying the gr... Read more »| 07 Jul 2017 -
ReviewsSpoon @ The Art School, Glasgow, 28 Jun
Tonight's opener, Adam Buxton, is not a typical support act for a rock band (as he states several times), but he does hit the right note with a crowd that ar... Read more »| 06 Jul 2017 -
ReviewsJeff Lynne's ELO @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 28 Jun
As far as 1970s rock groups go, Jeff Lynne must be one of the era's most unassuming frontmen. Founder of the Electric Light Orchestra and the man behind the ... Read more »| 06 Jul 2017 -
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Pond @ The Art School, Glasgow, 19 Jun
First, a disclaimer – this review was written by an Aussie expat. If the exuberant legion of Pond fans at The Art School tonight is anything to go by, ... Read more »| 04 Jul 2017 -
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Real Estate @ The Ritz, Manchester, 28 Jun
“I'm gonna level with you Manchester, lots of tickets left for tonight's show at The Ritz. Come fill the big hall...” Full marks to the custodia... Read more »| 04 Jul 2017 -
ReviewsKraftwerk @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 9 Jun
Icons of both electronic music and pop culture, the chance to see Kraftwerk live at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall is a serious 'pinch-yourself' moment. As a f... Read more »| 30 Jun 2017
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Kiefer Sutherland @ Gorilla, Manchester, 26 Jun
Rarely does an A-List actor pass this way, and especially one who’s been clandestinely writing his own songs for a few years without playing them publi... Read more »| 30 Jun 2017 -
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Sacred Paws on winning the SAY Award 2017
We recap last night's Scottish Album of the Year Award festivities in Paisley Read more »| 29 Jun 2017 -
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Tigerside @ Soup Kitchen, Manchester, 25 Jun
"For those of you who couldn’t make Glastonbury at least we’ve got the smell here”, says Tigerside vocalist Jonno aka John Nash, referring ... Read more »| 28 Jun 2017 -
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West End Festival @ Oran Mor, Glasgow, 18 Jun
The diversity of Scotland's music scene is showcased at Oran Mor's annual all-dayer Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
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The Maccabees @ O2 Academy, Glasgow, 23 June
It’s been ten years since The Maccabees released their debut album, Colour It In. When it was released, they were one of a plethora of groups of young,... Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
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Paramore @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 22 June
Pop punk is a genre so synoymous with being a teenager. Looking around the packed Usher Hall, 10 years after Paramore made their mark on the scene with their... Read more »| 26 Jun 2017 -
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Ho99o9 @ Rebellion, Manchester, 20 Jun
It took some choice words from Show Me The Body vocalist Julian Cashwan Pratt before his band’s set gets anything like the reception it deserves. ... Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
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Everything Everything @ Albert Hall, Manchester, 20 Jun
After yet another blistering day across the city, Manchester’s grandest venue hosts its most flamboyant act in the form of the ever-unpredictable Everything Everything Read more »| 23 Jun 2017 -
Festivals
NOS Primavera Sound: The Review
We take in the younger sibling of Barcelona's Primavera Sound, and find Porto's line-up packed with moments of emotion, drama and high energy Read more »| 23 Jun 2017