Reviews
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ReviewsThe Cribs @ Manchester Academy, 12 May
There’s a moment at the end of the recorded version of Be Safe, one of The Cribs’ most powerful and widely-adored songs, when Ryan Jarman describ... Read more »| 18 May 2017 -
ReviewsDucktails @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
Why exactly are Typhonian Highlife and James Ferraro touring with Ducktails? Despite both being occasionally labelled under the hypnagogic pop umbrella, they... Read more »| 18 May 2017 -
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Iron Maiden @ Manchester Arena, 8 May
The queues for the toilets stretch into the distance. Nearly 20,000 metal-heads cram into the Arena and every one of them nurses a pint. Before Iron Maiden t... Read more »| 17 May 2017 -
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The Japanese House @ The Liquid Room, Edinburgh, 10 May
Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, takes to the stage at Edinburgh’s Liquid Room looking like the fourth member of Hanson, with her denim on denim att... Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
ReviewsPeter Silberman @ Headrow House, Leeds, 19 Apr
The Antlers frontman brings his quietly devastating solo album to West Yorkshire Read more »| 15 May 2017 -
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FEST EVOL @ Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 30 Apr
Liverpool's Fest Evol, hosted by local promoter EVOL, was originally conceived as a way to fill the void for urban gig-goers as the summer festival season be... Read more »| 15 May 2017
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Jamie Lenman @ King Tut's, Glasgow, 6 May
Looking back on Jamie Lenman’s winding career path it seems relevant to compare him to his old friend and collaborator Frank Turner. Both are singer-so... Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
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The Physics House Band @ Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 8 May
The Hug & Pint have thought everything through this evening – earplugs sit in a plastic pint glass where fans are stamped in as they wander downsta... Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
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Deftones / AFI @ SEC, Glasgow, 7 May
Despite being decades past their peak popularity, Deftones still pack a mighty punch. To those not paying attention, it may seem strange that two bands ... Read more »| 12 May 2017 -
ReviewsBabe @ The Old Hairdresser's, Glasgow, 5 May
"What time's Babe on at please?" and "I can’t seem to be able to buy any [tickets] online" are the Facebook event sentiments pre-Babe at the Old Hairdr... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
Festivals
Wrong Festival @ Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool, 22 Apr
It’s clear what sort of day we’re in for from the moment we arrive. Widnesian sludge trio Mums are so loud that their every note is not just... Read more »| 08 May 2017 -
ReviewsStag & Dagger, Glasgow, 30 Apr
Since its inception as one of many festivals in London's trendy East End in 2008, Stag & Dagger emerged in the next year as Glasgow's premier music expo ... Read more »| 04 May 2017 -
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Wild Beasts @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 1 May
Boy King is the furthest that Wild Beasts have ventured from their 'signature' sound. It features much heavier, electronic instrumentation that distorts thei... Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
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Future Islands @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 27 Apr
Samuel T. Herring secured his legacy with his legendary performance on Letterman back in 2014. Now he has the task of living up to his well-earned reputation... Read more »| 02 May 2017 -
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Japandroids @ The Garage, Glasgow, 30 Apr
The support for tonight's show, Dasher, set an immediately intense tone with their powerful, grungy guitars, extremely prominent drums and heavy vocals. Feed... Read more »| 02 May 2017