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From Friday 24 February 2023

LIVE: You Me At Six / Waterparks / The Maine @ Alexandra Palace, London

There are few occasions more special than experiencing a band playing live the weekend of an album release and with ‘Truth Decay’ fresh in our ears, You Me At Six fans have turned up en masse ready to scream the words into the rafters of the vast

Tuesday 21 February 2023

LIVE: Frank Turner @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

Frank Turner is a famed name amongst the alternative music scene with a plethora of genres under his belt, his endearing charm never failing to impress behind the microphone. He opens the night with a debut live performance of track ‘Broken Piano’, a haunting choice as

Monday 20 February 2023

LIVE: Nova Twins @ The Lexington

Having just received 2 Brit nominations, it may seem to the masses that the London born Nova Twins have appeared out of nowhere – but this gig proved why they have been a staple within the scene for the better part of a decade. The gig was

Thursday 16 February 2023

LIVE: Kid Kapichi / SNAYX @ KOKO

KOKO is a gilded extravaganza, decadent in all its refurbished glory; it provided the perfect dichotomy to punky night that it bore witness to. SNAYX were undoubtedly a great undercard to set the tone for the evening. Their sometimes-muddy sounding recorded work was outshone greatly by

Wednesday 08 February 2023

LIVE: Viagra Boys @ Troxy

What was in fact a secondary venue choice – thanks to O2 Academy Brixton temporarily closing its doors – became the perfect home for Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys. The grandiose hall with antique walls, high ceilings and a detailed decor finish provided a setting fit for

Thursday 02 February 2023

LIVE: Sleep Token, Northlane @ Eventim Apollo, London

Tonight almost didn’t happen…  For anyone unaware, mysterious genre-bending band Sleep Token had been building towards their Brixton Academy moment for a quite some time – something countless bands and artists strive to reach – after announcing a headline UK run towards the end of 2022. After

Wednesday 04 January 2023

LIVE: Clutch / Green Lung / Tigercub @ The Roundhouse, London

It’s the week before Christmas and all through the Roundhouse, quite a lot of people are stirring actually as Brighton three-piece Tigercub are about to open up a night of rock for those who have made it here despite the rail strikes and lingering wintery weather. The stage setup

Tuesday 03 January 2023

LIVE: Boston Manor @ The Forum, Tunbridge Wells

It’s always a little bit special when a band travels beyond the usual major cities, venturing to smaller venues in smaller towns; the anticipation always feels that much more tangible when local fans can avoid long train rides and be tucked up in bed by 11pm after proving what

Monday 02 January 2023

Live: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes @ The Underworld

The Underworld is the heart of the alternative music scene in London, and for good reason. As you clamber down the steps into the depths of its basement, you can’t help but appreciate the worn walls and dim lighting – a place fitting for punk rock. Frank

Thursday 22 December 2022

LIVE: Silverstein / Comeback Kid / Senses Fail / Koyo @ Electric Ballroom, London

Sunday evening gigs are always tricky for the majority of music lovers who work the 9-5 grind. Add in dark skies by the mid-afternoon and sub-zero temperatures and you might expect people to choose to stay at home with a mug of hot chocolate rather than trek to Camden