Sheffield
Live Review: Paloma Faith – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 19.04.2024
By Phil Wright Tuesday April 19th brought the pocket-size powerhouse, that is Paloma Faith, to the iconic Sheffield City Hall. The 2800 sell-out crowd was in for an amazing masterclass in entertaining and owning the stage. This was a show of two halves with no supporting act for Paloma. She emerged onto the stage performing …
Album Review: Sheffield band The Suncharms return with the shimmering, melodic sounds of ‘Things Lost’.
We are a bit late to this one, but then again it did take Sheffield band The Suncharms 32 years to follow up their album released in 1992, so that makes us feel a little better. And the return album, released late last year, is well worth visiting: it is a delightful collection of jangling, …
Live Review: Cryptopsy / Atheist / Almost Dead / 72 Legions – Corporation, Sheffield. 22.03.2024
With the doors being advertised at 19.00 I walked through the psychedelic entrance hallway of the Corporation to find 72 Legions signing off from their set with a few crushing and battering bars of Melodic Death Metal, the house lights then ignited and the band departed the stage to make way for the rest of …
Live Review: Elvana – The Leadmill, Sheffield 16.03.2023
Elvana, an Elvis-fronted Nirvana tribute band, brought the house down at The Leadmill in Sheffield on Saturday, the sold-out venue was buzzing with anticipation, and Elvana did not disappoint. From the moment they took to the stage, the energy was palpable. Their rendition of “In Bloom,” a classic Nirvana track, was electrifying and set the …
Video Premiere: Dolium – Fuckers
2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of Sister 9 Recordings, and to celebrate they have all manner of exciting things going on. BSM brings you, as promised, the premiere of the second of two of Dolium’s AA video singles, ‘Fuckers’. The label will release a release a limited edition CD which will tell the story of lo-fi/post-punk/scuzz-rock …
Video Premiere: Dolium – La Faga Ragazza
2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of Sister 9 Recordings, and to celebrate they have all manner of exciting things going on. BSM brings you the premiere of the first of two of Dolium’s AA video singles, ‘La Faga Ragazza’. The second will follow next week, so watch this space if you like what you see… …
News: Tramlines Festival Reveals Huge 2024 Line Up
TRAMLINES FESTIVAL REVEALS HUGE 2024 LINE UP Paolo Nutini | Jamie T | Snow Patrol Bombay Bicycle Club | Tom Grennan | Human League | The Charlatans | Holly Humberstone | Yard Act Sophie Ellis-Bextor | The Snuts | The View (Special Guests) | Example | Maximo Park (Special Guests) | Soft Play | Annie Mac | …
Live Review: The Lottery Winners / The Deep Blue / Chatfield – The Network, Sheffield 13.01.2024
A Night of Indie Pop Bliss with The Lottery Winners at The Network, Sheffield The Network in Sheffield was set ablaze with indie pop magic as The Lottery Winners took the stage to warm up a cold January Saturday night. Hailing from Leigh, Greater Manchester, this quartet, formed in 2008 proved once again why they …
Festival News: Pssst, Wanna Be A Rock Star? – Applications Now Open For Grass Roots Artists To Play Tramlines Festival
Grassroots talents can now Apply To Play at Tramlines Festival 2024 If you’re an up and coming artist, looking to mix it with the big girls and boys this summer, then here’s your chance! Applications are now open for Apply To Play, the annual new talent scheme hosted by Tramlines Festival, which offers local and upcoming …
Live Review: Arctic Numpties / Pennine Suite / New Divide – The Leadmill, Sheffield 16.12.2023
The Leadmill came alive on Saturday night with a diverse range of musical acts, showcasing the vibrancy of the local and regional music scene. Kicking off the evening was New Divide, an alternative pop band hailing from Manchester. The crowd was treated to a six-song setlist, featuring original tunes and covers that encapsulated their genre-blending …