indie live review Archives

Live Review: Pixies / GANS – Aviva Studios, Manchester – 26.05.2026

The second night of Pixies’ Manchester residency at Aviva Studios found the band digging deeper into their vast catalogue as their 40th anniversary tour rolled on through the UK. Before…

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Live Review: The Lemon Twigs / The Stones – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 22.05.26

Part one of a two-night residency at the revered Brudenell Social Club saw The Lemon Twigs return to Leeds to a sold-out — or very nearly sold-out — crowd, with…

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Live Review: Canyon Blu-The Washington Sheffield 18.12.25

Canyon Blu’s Sheffield set hints at a very bright future. The Washington in Sheffield was alive with energy as Canyon Blue delivered an outstanding performance. Frontman Frankie Beetlestone already has…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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