Live Review
Gallery: Dream Wife / Problem Patterns – The Grand Social, Dublin 3.10.2023
Dream Wife returned to Dublin as part of their “Social Lubrication” Tour. Here is a photo gallery from that night, taken from the triumphant show at Dublin´s Grand Social a couple of weeks ago. The set featured Belfasts own Problem Patterns supporting the ever fantastic Dream Wife in what proved to be a brilliant gig. …
Live Review: Europe – The London Palladium, London 25.10.2023
By Adrian Peel I remember reading once that famed Swedish rockers Europe performed their signature song The Final Countdown twice in one gig and if that was indeed the case, then that would be fine by me – heck, I wouldn’t mind hearing it three or four times in the same show! Tonight, in front of an enthusiastic audience …
Live Review: Tool – Moda Center – Portland, Oregon – 19.10.2023
The enigmatic powerhouse Tool came back to rock Portland’s Moda center. With a vibrant array of lights and visual displays providing an immersive experience that one only finds at a Tool show. With the bands progressive rock providing a backdrop to the evening, it was a memorable event for the fans in attendance. A Tool …
Say Psych: Live Review: Left of the Dial Festival, Rotterdam 19/20/21 October – Part 1
Left of the Dial is an international showcase festival that takes place in mid-October in the centre of Rotterdam. It offers a cross section of the most relevant alternative artists of the moment. The festival is named after a song by The Replacements. ‘Left of the Dial’ is a reference to American radio stations. To find …
Live Review: CIVIC – Mississippi Studios – Portland, Oregon – 18.10.2023
This past Wednesday Mississippi Studios in Portland, Oregon welcomed Australian punk band CIVIC with opening support from locals Cut Piece. CIVIC is on their first U.S. tour in support of the sophomore album Taken by Force. The Australian’s bringing a throwback punk sound, that has sounds of fast paced bands of the late 70’s while …
Live Review: Beverley Knight / Casey McQuillen – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 23.10.2023
Monday evening and a trip into town for Beverley Knight’s 50th Birthday tour at Sheffield City Hall. Celebrating not only the iconic singer’s milestone birthday but also her incredible career in the music industry. An evening filled with soulful melodies, powerful vocals, and a sense of joy that radiated throughout the venue. Up first supporting …
Live Review: Faye Webster/Upchuck – Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA 21.10.2023
When Courtney Barnett hand-picked artists that she admires for her traveling “Here And There” festival Faye Webster was on the list. Last summer she took the stage between Lucy Dacus, Bartees Strange, The Beths and Barnett herself. At that time, Faye was touring to support her 2021 album I Know I’m Funny Haha, along with two …
Live Gallery: Warpaint at the Oxford Art Factory 23.10.2023
Warpaint envelop the Oxford Art Factory with their ethereal soundscapes and intricate rhythms
Live Review: Skindred / Blackgold / Cody Frost – NX Newcastle, Newcastle 20.09.2023
Words by Barrah T Al-Badry Photos by Renée Bennett Standing amongst the sold out crowd tonight, it was easy to say the anticipation was infectious. After astellar year with their new album Smile, Newcastle NX welcomed the Welsh metal reggae fusion bandto its stage. Opening the evening was the ever amazing Cody Frost fresh off …
Live Review: Cherym / Period Drama – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield 15.10.2023
First up, apologies to local band Skint Knees – also on the bill on an October Sunday at Sheffields Sidney and Matilda, who I missed due to a combination of middle age problems, yknow children and work and those sort of things. Next time. Luckily I didn’t miss the other two bands on show tonight, …