Live Review
Live Review: Lloyd Cole (solo), Theatre Royal, Hobart, 10.12.23
Lloyd Cole had a rather bad start to his Australian tour commencing in Hobart. He recounts that he had arrived a few days early to have a quick break in Hobart (Cole enjoys a game of golf), but the national carrier had decided to send his two guitars on their own solo tour elsewhere in …
Live Review and Gallery: Surf’s Up and Psych-Rock as Allah-Las Returns to Australia With Their Latest Album ‘Zuma 85’ – 07.12.23, Eora/Sydney
If there’s one word that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Allah-Las, it’s undoubtedly “cool”. This sentiment reverberated through the Metro Theatre in Eora/Sydney on Thursday night as the California-based band took the stage. Renowned for their distinctive fusion of surf rock, folk rock, and classic rock elements, Allah-Las has been making a splash for the …
Live Gallery: Hot Milk at Mary’s Underground, Sydney 8.12.2023
Hot Milk set the stage ablaze with a blistering performance.
Live Review: Extreme – Manchester Academy 30.11.23
“We’ve got no business putting out an album at this stage in our career”. So says legendary guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, part way through Extreme’s Manchester Academy show. Indeed, they are out in support of a new record, Six, their first studio album in 15 years. Maybe that’s how they feel as a band, 30-something years …
Live Gallery: L7 at the Metro, Sydney 8.12.2023
L7 tear through the Metro Theatre like a hurricane in combat boots.
Live Review: Spear of Destiny at Retro Bar Manchester 4/12/23
Words and pictures by Andi Callen Photography – All Rights Reserved. So 40 years on, from the first time I saw the fledgling Spear of Destiny perform at the Lyceum in London, I’m at an underground music venue, on a Monday night with another 120 or so music fans, barely believing what’s about to unfold. …
Live Gallery: Dermot Kennedy at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt 7.12.2023
Dermot Kennedy captivates Sydney audience with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics
Live Review: As December Falls – Scala, London 30.11.2023
By Henry Groves As December Falls were out on tour for their album released in July ‘Join the Club’. The band formed back in 2014, and was made up of Bethany Curtis (vocals), Ande Hunter (guitar) and Timmy Francis (bass). As this was the 17th show of a 20-date European tour, you would have excused …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: The Silversound’s FuzzBoxGirl EP launch at The Brunswick Ballroom 03.11.2023
On a lazy Sunday afternoon in sunny Melbourne, The Silversound came to show their latest wares with the launch of their new EP, FuzzBoxGirl (available via Cheersquad Records). In an early surprise, the band initially took to the stage minus their rhythm section of Stu Thomas and Leroy Cope. The two guitar players of the …
Live Review: Lanterns On The Lake – Concorde 2, Brighton 29.11.2023
By Henry Groves Lanterns on the Lake have been on my gig bucket list for a while now. I was due to see them two years ago in Brighton before they cancelled due to health issues. Now in 2023, I finally got to go and see them, this time with a brand new album, and …