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Live Review: Grandson – Academy 2, Manchester 13/09/23
Tonight marks the first visit that Canadian-American artist grandson (also known as Jordan Benjamin) has made to Manchester as he takes to the stage at Manchester Academy 2 as part of his ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ tour, with this tour celebrating his recent album which was released back in May. Before taking to the …
Live Review: Christine & The Queens / Rhodes – 3Olympia, Dublin 10.09.2023
The venue seemed apt for what followed. The theatrical nature of the headline act in particular suited 3Olympia, itself an old theatre married together to provide an unforgettable evening, with costume changes and intricate set decorations all part of the set. Supported ably by Rhodes and his smart pop music, even in stripped down form, …
Gallery and Set-lists: Paradise Lost / Urne – The Academy, Dublin 16.09.2023
At a sold out Academy in Dublin, Paradise Lost, the English gothic metal act – considered to be the pioneers of the death-doom genre and who are cited to have largely influenced many others in the goth metel scene, played a storming show from their enviable cannon of songs. Opening on the night were London hardcore/doom boys …
Live Review and Gallery: Ed Kuepper – Theatre Royal, Hobart, 16/09/2023
Watching and listening to Ed Kuepper and his band at the Theatre Royal on a wet and windy night in Hobart is the sonic equivalent of watching a murmuration of Starlings in flight. The band swoop in close formation across the sonic landscape before turning perfectly altogether in the opposite direction, ascending, descending, circling and …
Live Gallery: Sixteen Years of The Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 16.09.2023
Tucked away in the vibrant suburb of Darlinghurst, the Oxford Art Factory (OAF) stands as a testament to the soul of Sydney’s art and music scene. The OAF has always been more than just a venue; it’s a hub of creative activity. Its walls have resonated with the sound of both emerging and established artists, …
Live Review: Reco – Grand Social, Dublin, 11.09.2023, plus gallery
Hometown favourites Reco arrived in Dublin this past Monday to delight their fans, having been on hiatus since May. You wouldn’t have guessed it, with the band tight and focused, and the audience engaged and more than supportive – both collectively and individually. The band, should they have evaded your attention, is the project of …
Live Review: Motions / Rare Breed / Beatnik – NE Volume Music Bar, Stockton 09.09.2023
A sweaty night of local talent was promised as Teesside metal band Motions took to the NE Volume stage for the first time. Beatnik opened the show bringing with them a huge following and the tunes to match. Looking like a collection of musical decades, they certainly looked the part. They filled the stage with …
Live Gallery: Cat Empire at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 15.09.2023 – Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test For Your Ears.
The Cat Empire are the electric Kool-Aid acid test for your ears.
Live Review: Billy Idol – Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY 12.09.2023
The resurgence of all things Gen X reached a high point last year with “Running Up That Hill” becoming ubiquitous 37 years after its release. It also served as a reminder that the MTV generation wasn’t entirely one-hit, fluorescent wonders and there is a lot of music worth revisiting. This was also a golden age …
Live Review: Leeds Festival (Plus Gallery)
August Bank holiday sees the annual pilgrimage post-GCSE and A level results to the hallowed turf of Bramham park. This year, in an exciting turn of events, sees a big yellow ball in the sky… could we be set for a rain free festival? Friday started with the incredibly talented Hot Milk who have just made …