Reviews
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ReviewsEverything 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 -
FestivalsNOS 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 -
ReviewsOh Sees @ Academy, Manchester, 14 Jun
Unbridled and explosive, Oh Sees arrive in Manchester with a streamlined name and a momentous sound. Ever restless, John Dwyer and co start early, catching t... Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsWhitney @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, 20 Jun
The Chicago duo bring the celebratory final leg of their tour to Leeds in style Read more »| 21 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsBill Ryder-Jones @ Woodland Creatures, Edinburgh, 11 Jun
Bill Ryder-Jones may be playing smaller venues than during the height of success with The Coral but the talent certainly hasn’t diminished. Since ... Read more »| 20 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsThurston Moore Group @ Gorilla, Manchester, 13 Jun
Back in 2011 when Thurston Moore was touring Demolished Thoughts, he seemed cowed, playing as much acoustic guitar as electric, throwing harp and cello into ... Read more »| 19 Jun 2017
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ReviewsParklife 2017: The Review
Empty NOS canisters ping as they hit the tarmac like empty shells. Bury Old Road is brimming with young expectant festival-goers clad in glitter, sportswear ... Read more »| 16 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsArcade Fire @ Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 8 Jun
An imposing square stage lies in the centre of the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, commanding attention as onlookers of all ages surround it on every side feverishl... Read more »| 14 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsMelt-Banana @ Deaf Institute, Manchester, 12 Jun
Your writer comes to this gig knowing virtually nothing about Philadelphian punk outfit Mannequin Pussy (other than their name, which suggests maybe we shoul... Read more »| 14 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsWHY? @ CCA, Glasgow, 8 Jun
The CCA is vibrant on this Thursday night, as gig-goers enjoy a pint before the show begins. Yoni Wolf, and his bandmates in WHY?, can be seen in the corner ... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsNicolas Jaar @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 1 Jun
"Please dial this toll-free number to begin the show, and kindly place your portable telephone on speaker function," reads the message projected onto the Bar... Read more »| 13 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsJulien Baker @ Deaf Institute, Manchester, 6 Jun
There’s something about the phrase ‘solo set’ that inspires trepidation, particularly in reference to the singer of a punk band. Step forwa... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsCounterflows Festival, Glasgow: The review
We delve into the experimental world of Glasgow's Counterflows festival Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsEivør @ Oran Mor, Glasgow, 4 Jun
A seated audience is gathered in the basement venue of Òran Mór as the West End Festival continues at street level, though this crowd... Read more »| 09 Jun 2017 -
ReviewsThe Staves @ Gorilla, Manchester, 31 May
The Watford ex-pats return from the States for their first British show in over a year Read more »| 08 Jun 2017