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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…

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Live Review: The K’s / CVC /Passion Parade – Octagon Theatre, Sheffield 25.04.2025

words: Jim F / pictures: Huw Williams, Jim F Last Friday night saw a sold-out Octagon Theatre absolutely bouncing as The K’s headlined a blistering triple bill that left Sheffield…

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Live Review: Melin Melyn / KuleeAngee – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 23.03.2025

Words: Jim F / Photos: Huw Williams / Jim FAfter working taxing six-hour Sunday (yes, Sunday) that left me drained and irritable, the prospect of attending a gig seemed daunting.…

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Live Review: Painted Places / Husk / Black Fern – NE Volume, Stockton 07.02.2025

My first visit to Stockton’s finest music venue, NE Volume, this year was an interesting choice, as tonight’s triple bill turned out to be a pleasing selection. Painted Places were…

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Live Review: The Lottery Winners / The Covasettes / Jonny Blade – O2 Academy, Leeds 27.02.2025

Words and photos by Phil Wright Thursday, 27th of February, took me to the Leeds O2 Academy for a night with ‘The Lottery Winners’. The Mancunian quartet just keep going…

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Live Review: Squid – The Leadmill, Sheffield 22.02.2025

On a chilly February night, a packed out Leadmill paid host to a dynamic show by experimental post-punk outfit Squid. The band seamlessly navigated through their diverse catalogue, blending together…

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Live Review: The Bug Club / British Birds – Crookes Social Club, Sheffield 18.02.2025

Crookes Social Club buzzed with anticipation as a sold-out crowd gathered for an electrifying night of live music, provided by British Birds and headliners The Bug Club . Kicking the…

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Live Review: Young Knives / Max Blansjaar – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 7.02.2025

A near-capacity crowd packed into the Brudenell Social Club on Friday night, eager for a night of sharp-witted, high-energy indie rock. Support came from Max Blansjaar, who quickly won over…

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Live Review: C Duncan / Alwyn Jones – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 1.02.2025

The Hallamshire Hotel in Sheffield, with its 1970s-inspired browns and oranges, provided an ideal setting for C Duncans autumnal yet lush indie pop as he arrived in the city as…

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Live Review: The Magic Numbers / Rhiannon Scutt- The Foundry, Sheffield 25.01.2025

The Foundry in Sheffield was taught with anticipation as a packed crowd gathered to witness The Magic Numbers deliver an unforgettable performance, certainly for this first timer. The scene was…

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