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From Saturday 22 November 2014

LIVE: Plague Vendor / Bleach Blood @ New Slang, Kingston-Upon-Thames

If you’re a long-time reader of PT, you’ll be aware that we’re quite fond of Kingston-Upon-Thames and its vibrant live music scene, engendered by record shop Banquet Records. This leafy London suburb has no right to have a scene as strong as it has, but it’s thanks to

Friday 21 November 2014

LIVE: Against Me! / Billy The Kid @ Electric Ballroom, London

When a show arrives with as much hype as Against Me! generated in the build up to their eagerly awaited return to the nation’s capital, inevitably it’s going to go one of two ways. Either the performance will ultimately find itself crippled by the magnitude of the anticipation

Wednesday 12 November 2014

LIVE: Twin Atlantic / The Xcerts / Nothing But Thieves @ Roundhouse, London

From the moment we wander up to Camden’s Roundhouse, some two hours before doors open, it’s clear that tonight is already causing excitement. The queue is dominated by enthusiastic teens, although later the significantly older generation of onlookers outside of the venue’s notorious inner circle becomes notable. All

Monday 10 November 2014

LIVE: Fest 13 Day One: Badges? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Badges (But You Do Need A Wristband…They’re Very Strict About That)

Fest 13 Day 1: The Prologue: I have been going to Fest every year since Fest 9. It’s always my most favorite time of year and some of the best, most memorable moments of my life transpire at Fest, this year being no different. My goal for next year is

Thursday 06 November 2014

LIVE: Basement / Cloakroom / Newmoon @ The Electric Ballroom, London

Around two years ago Basement announced that they were going on an indefinite hiatus, and played their last show for the foreseeable future at the Underworld in Camden. It was an emotional night for everyone in attendance from band and fans alike, and saw them bowing out when

Wednesday 29 October 2014

Live: Mallory Knox / Verses @ The Shadow Lounge, London

Today, the 27th of October, is the day Mallory Knox finally unleash their sophomore album ‘Asymmetry’. They celebrated by playing The Shadow Lounge in Soho, London. Usually a night club, the venue has lights all over the ceilings and walls and is the perfect place for the die-hard

Monday 27 October 2014

LIVE: Climates / Acres / Create to Inspire @ O2 Islington Academy 2

It’s a soggy Wednesday evening and those that have gathered inside the O2 Islington Academy 2 appear tired and uninterested. Clearly the only way to fix that is to witness three of the best upcoming UK hardcore bands completely blow the ears off everyone in attendance. First up are

LIVE: Balance and Composure / Seahaven / Milkteeth @ Dingwalls, London

There’s an equally soul-destroying and exhilarating line of people waiting to enter Dingwalls – the sweaty underbelly of Camden, London – tonight. Seemingly never-ending, the winding queue is teeming with excited smiles and chatter of headliners Balance and Composure’s return to the capital. Perhaps clear that this would be

Thursday 16 October 2014

LIVE: The Menzingers / The Smith Street Band / The Holy Mess @ Electric Ballroom, London

It’s barely past doors when Philadelphia based punk trio The Holy Mess take to the stage in the subterranean depths of the Electric Ballroom. Tonight, they find themselves opening up one of the most exciting alternative bills to pass through the capital in some time, preceding Australian folk-punks

Wednesday 15 October 2014

LIVE: Lower Than Atlantis – Album Launch Show @ The Monarch, Camden

It’s fair to say we’ve all been treated excessively with the amount of albums that have been released this year. We’ve seen the return of teenage icons, welcomed new bands onto the scene in a tremendous fashion and supported British rock music like no other. One band in