Live review
Live Review: Michael Kiwanuka – The Piece Hall, Halifax, 27.06.24
The early summer had been hot through June, but it wasn’t just the rain that brought the cool to Halifax’s Piece Hall last week. Michael Kiwanuka has been working his way through European festivals, on his way to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. His final stop before the legendary festival was the no less iconic …
Photo Gallery: Slow Joy – Mission Theater – Portland, Oregon 2024.06.19
By Anthony Moore Slow Joy the solo project of Dallas based artist, Esteban Flores brought their take on the midwest emo genre to the Mission Theater in Portland, Oregon this past Wednesday. Flores mixes melancholic lyrics of heartbreak with upbeat guitar riffs, working through songs of love and loss. You can hear the influences of …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: of Montreal – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, Oregon 2024.06.17
By Anthony Moore This past Monday evening indie pop band of Montreal brought their unique visual presentation and sound to the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Before the music started I could hear murmurs from the fans standing next to me about how amazing the show was in Seattle the night before and sharing experiences …
Live Review & Gallery: Hands Like Houses Introduce a New Era for East Coast ‘Tropo’ Tour – Oxford Art Factory, Eora/Sydney, 16.05.2024
Thursday night at the Oxford Art Factory was a whirlwind of high-energy excitement as Hands Like Houses, the post-hardcore sensation from Canberra, took centre stage. This marked a pivotal moment in the band’s journey, with the debut of their new lead singer, Josh Raven, as part of their Tropo Tour. Stepping in the doors, it …
Live Review: Dea Matrona – The Wardrobe, Leeds, 04.05.24
Formed in 2018, following time busking on the streets of Belfast, Dea Matrona have clearly spent time honing their craft as a live act. There’s a good crowd in the Wardrobe in Leeds, and interestingly, with a far higher average age than I was expecting. Many have come down early to see the excellent Fiona-Lee. …
Live Review & Gallery: Sam Fischer Brings Debut EP ‘I Love You, Please Don’t Hate Me’ to Adoring Fans – Oxford Art Factory, Eora/Sydney, 10.05.24
On a crisp Friday night in Eora/Sydney, the walls of Oxford Art Factory resonated with soul-stirring melodies as Sam Fischer, the Aussie singer-songwriter behind the heartfelt album ‘I Love You, Please Don’t Hate Me‘, captivated a sold-out crowd. Fischer’s musical journey, marked by genuine emotion and lyrical prowess, came alive on stage, leaving fans enchanted …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors – Revolution Hall – Portland, Oregon 2024.05.06
By Anthony Moore Tennessee based Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors brought the “Find Your People” tour to Portand’s Revolution Hall this past Monday. Joining them on this tour is Canadian singer songwriter Donovan Woods. The show provided a blend of Americana rock music with some country roots. Donovan Woods opened the show playing through a …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Dethklok, DragonForce & Nekrogoblikon – Roseland Theater – Portland, Oregon 2024.05.03
By Anthony Moore This past Friday at the Roseland Theater was show full of fantasy, bringing together Goblins, Dragons and the most brutal death metal band in animation. For the unfamiliar, I am referring to the metal performances of Nekrogoblikon, DragonForce and Dethklok, the latter originating from the Adult Swim show Metalocalypse. Metalocalypse was a …
Live Review + Photo Gallery: Bayside – Roseland Theater – Portland, Oregon 2024.04.23
By Anthony Moore This past Tuesday Bayside brought the “The Worse Things Than Being Alive” tour to the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon. The New York based punk group brought along emo veterans Finch and Armor for Sleep, with relative new comers Winona Fighter opening up the nights festivities. Having seen Bayside no less than …
Live Review & Gallery: Australia Bids Farewell to Beloved Post-Punk Ensemble Johnny Hunter – 19.04.24, Low 302, Eora/Sydney
In a moment tinged with both melancholy and anticipation, Eora/Sydney’s beloved post-punk ensemble, Johnny Hunter, prepares to bid adieu as they set sail for the UK, their signature eyeliner and instruments in tow. Marking this significant occasion and coinciding with the release of their latest single ‘Frustration 2.0’, Johnny Hunter bestowed upon their devoted fans …