indie live review
Live Review: Young Knives / Thank, The Fulford Arms, York 18.11.2025
There are gigs that entertain, gigs that satisfy, and—every once in a while—gigs that leave you slightly dazed, giddy, and wondering quite how you’re supposed to go back to normal life the next day. The Young Knives’ night at The Fulford Arms fell squarely into the third category, helped in no small part by a …
Live Review: Field Music / ATFK – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 7 Nov 2025
There are certain nights at the Brudenell that remind you exactly why this venue has a cult-like pull, and this was one of them. Opening the evening were ATFK, the wildly inventive duo of Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles, armed with drums, accordion anmd synths and enough fearlessness to rewire them all. Their set was …
Live Review: The Royston Club / FEET / Permanent (Joy) – The Octagon, Sheffield 1.11.2025
The Octagon played host to a blistering night of live music on Saturday, with The Royston Club headlining a stacked bill alongside Permanent Joy and FEET. What unfolded was one of those nights that reminded everyone why the live circuit still matters — three bands, three different takes on modern indie, and a Sheffield crowd …
Live Review: The Lemonheads / The Bevis Frond – The Foundry, Sheffield, 26.08.2025
The Foundry was buzzing the other Tuesday night with a strong crowd turning out for a double bill of cult favourites: The Bevis Frond and The Lemonheads. For those who hadn’t yet caught Nick Saloman’s long-running London outfit live, anticipation was high — and the band more than delivered. Their set showcased the eclectic mix …
Live Review: Supergrass / Sports Team / Ellur – Piece Hall, Halifax 16.08.2025
A virtual sell-out crowd filled Halifax’s historic Piece Hall on Saturday night as Supergrass rolled into town on the 30th anniversary tour of their landmark debut I Should Coco. The setting – a beautiful open-air square framed by stone arcades – was matched by an atmosphere that was buzzing long before the headliners took to …
Live Review: Smashing Pumpkins / White Lies / Rocket – Piece Hall, Halifax 12.08.2025
Words: Jim F / Pictures: Huw Williams It was a brilliant, almost life-affirming night in Halifax as The Smashing Pumpkins rolled into town to play to a sold-out Piece Hall crowd of 6,000 last Tuesday. The warmth of the summer evening matched the warmth the audience showed all three acts, turning this historic courtyard into …
Live Review: The Bluetones – Network 2, Sheffield 23.05.2025
A packed house in Sheffield welcomed The Bluetones with open arms a couple of weeks back, as the beloved Britpop survivors delivered a set full of warmth, wit, and wall-to-wall tunes. From the moment they hit the stage, it was clear the crowd were in for a treat—a sea of long-time fans singing every word, …
Live Review: Pixies / Big Special – Leeds O2 Academy 19.05.2025
Pixies and Big Special rolled into Leeds, and it was a night of both contrasts at the O₂ Academy: a blistering, opening set from The Big Special, followed by a masterclass in enigmatic cool from the Pixies. The Big Special opened the night with a performance that was nothing short of brilliant. The duo—Joe Hicklin …
Live Review: Panic Shack / The Pill – Yellow Arch, Sheffield 14.05.2025
Yellow Arch feels made for nights like this; a fine spring day and a courtyard full of anticipation as people wait to fill the main room and watch bands on the up and ready to deliver a frenetic evening of music. First up, The Pill in support. This duo from the Isle of White brought …
Live Review: Manic Street Preachers – Critical Thinking Tour, Manchester O2 Apollo, 2.5.2025
The Manic Street Preachers launched their much-anticipated ‘Critical Thinking’ tour with a sold-out show at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on May 2, 2025. Despite unforeseen delays due to a reported motorway fire and Glossop’s notorious traffic, which caused us to miss support act Honeyglaze, the evening unfolded into a triumphant celebration of the band’s enduring legacy. …