Live Review
Live Review: Justin Currie and the RSNO – Paisley Abbey 17 October 2016 Plus Gallery
Justin Currie, with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, performed tracks from his solo albums and the Del Amitri back catalogue to a reverent congregation of fans and festival goers. A sold-out Paisley Abbey was the beautiful venue for this collaboration between orchestra and songwriter – now a well-established part of the Paisley Spree Festival programme. …
Live Review: The Divine Comedy / Lisa O’Neill, The Foundry, Sheffield, 15/10/16
I last saw Neil Hannon of the Divine Comedy under the banner of “An Evening with Neil Hannon” (rather than the full band line-up on show tonight) back in 2010 at Sheffield’s Leadmill. He gave a tour de force performance almost entirely alone, taking up instruments as and when required and giving an incredibly high …
Live: The Mission + Peter Murphy – Manchester 5-10-16
“30 bloody years! Who would’ve thought it, eh? As we were well renowned for our, ahem, lifestyle choices, shall we say, I remember Melody Maker ran an office pool betting which member of The Mission would die first!” But survive they did – and they brought quite a few of us along with them, picked …
LIVE: Of Mice And Men, Crown The Empire and Hands Like Houses, Manchester Apollo, 1.10.16
This tour sees Of Mice And Men take on their biggest UK venues to date, fresh from supporting none other than Marilyn Manson and Slipknot over in the states. They’re joined by Crown The Empire, who graced Warped Tour with their presence throughout the summer, and Canberra’s very own Hands Like Houses. Tonight they play …
Live Review: Red Fang – O2 Birmingham Institute
Red Fang are one of the best bands many haven’t discovered yet. The quartet from Portland, Oregan are touring on the eve of the release of their fourth album. On Sunday Red Fang played Birmingham Institute. They were supported by two great bands, God Damn and Torche. It was a night of musical excellence and …
Say Psych: Live, 2016 Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia
It is doubtful, even in the reified levels of psych music fans, that Keita Ise and Njål Clementsen are two names that easily trip off the tongue. Yet trip is exactly what these two guys sent me on at the latest instalment of the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia, now in its fifth year, held …
Live: The Enemy Farewell Tour – Manchester O2 Ritz – 07/09/16
A soundtrack of classic songs from local bands plays over the speakers of the O2 Ritz in Manchester. The walls are already sweaty and crowd lively from the great opening sets from Orphan Boy and Prose. The Enemy are embarking on their final tour of the country after a successful ten years in the business; …
Live Review: The Barmines at Headrow House, Leeds, 9.9.2016
The Barmines have only just returned from Leeds festival but they’re already heading out on a tour that will last the rest of the year, hitting cities all across the UK. There’s no time to stop for breath – these guys are gonna keep going until everyone is dancing to their indie rock tunes. Their …
Live Review: The Wired / Ashley Holland, The Rocking Chair, Sheffield, 19.08.16
The Wired are a blossoming little indie pop band from Sheffield who clearly have their sights set on the big time and following in the footsteps of the local greats who came before them like Pulp, the Arctic Monkeys and new kids on the block, the Sherlocks. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the Wired …
Live Review: Benji Tranter’s Dirty Laundry, Edinburgh Fringe Preview
Benji gently plays with his audience, sometimes sassing them, marvellous! His wit on stage is quick and sharp catching the audience off guard like a rabbit in headlights. His subtle lyrical humour and delicate vocals are comparable to Sufjan Stevens and Flight of The Concords in a most perfect melange. Shunting you through the soundscape …