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Live Review: Madness @ M&S Arena Liverpool
Words and pictures by Warren Millar – All rights reserved A Night of Nostalgia and Pure Madness C’est La Vie Tour at The M&S Arena Liverpool Gig Review Date: December 7, 2023 Venue: M&S Arena Liverpool Headliner: Madness Support: The Lightning Seeds The M&S Arena in Liverpool was set ablaze with a vibrant mix of …
Track: No Reply Hit Cruise Control with ‘Departure Lounge’
No Reply Hit Cruise Control with ‘Departure Lounge’
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 1: Introducing The Slackers
So the countdown to Rebellion finally comes to an end. We hope you’ve enjoyed a brief glimpse into the acts we think you should try and make time to see in your busy schedules. As I said at the outset, they’re in no particular order, but now we come to the final act who deserve …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 6: Introducing Dakka Skanks
6 Days to go and if you’ve looked at your schedule and thought “mmm could do with something ska/reggae/dub-ish to break up the shouty stuff”, then look no further than Brighton’s own Dakka Skanks. Formed in 2016, with their mission statement being to “rejuvenate British ska”, the band are fronted by the effervescent Clara Byrne, …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 21: Introducing Public Serpents
Public Serpents are a highly energetic and politically charged ska punk band that hails from New Jersey. Known for their powerful sound and thought-provoking lyrics, Public Serpents use their music as a platform to address social and political issues. With a blend of aggressive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and fierce vocals, the band’s music captures …
Countdown to Rebellion – Day 27: Introducing Millie Manders & The Shut Up
Millie Manders & The Shut Up are a dynamic and electrifying ska-punk band led by the powerhouse vocalist and saxophonist Millie Manders. They were one of the highlights from 2022 with their scintillating set in the mid-day sun, which had everyone smiling and skanking. The band’s music is a high-energy fusion of ska, punk, and …
Live Review: Madness – The Piece Hall, Halifax 16/06/23
The summer season of music is finally kicking off this year at the historic Piece Hall in Halifax with the first of a two-night stint by ska legends Madness. Following excellent sales when the band were first announced, a second date was quickly added and it’s a packed crowd here tonight. The venue has gone …
News: Debut Release From New Ska Punk Supergroup, Featuring 2 Ex-Members Of Operation Ivy
Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels unveil their new project BAD OPTIX with the release of debut single “Raid” today via Hellcat Records. Their first venture together since the short-but-sweet run of Operation Ivy (1987-1989), they are also joined by drummer Joey Castillo (Circle Jerks, The Bronx) and bassist Spencer Pollard (Trash Talk). The new track …
Gallery & Set List: The Pale – Cleere’s Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny 29,12,2022
Its been awhile since The Pale played Kilkenny, so it was good to see them back and this time playing the award winning venue that is John Cleere’s Bar & Theatre.To the delight of the crowd the band played all the hits and more and opting to have no support so they could play a …
Live Gallery: Crash & the Crapenters at Frankie’s Pizza
Crash and the Crapenters never disappoint, last night they brought their mayhem to Frankie’s Pizza.