Live

Jordan Foster reviews Live at Leeds 2019, promising despite Metronomy's last minute cancellation.

Having released their 3rd excellent record in 4 years, the New York indie-folk quartet, Big Thief, is one of the hottest tickets around right now. We went to see them perform at the Roundhouse on May 23rd to see if they could keep up their winning streak.

Much anticipation has surrounded Loyle Carner’s tour, hyped by his second album, after almost two years without making music. The south Londoner did not disappoint at the sold-out crowd at the Camden Roundhouse.

Having previously drawn comparisons with Karen Carpenter, Natalie Mering aka Weyes Blood is steadily striding into her own cosmic realm. We went to see her sold out show at Islington Assembly Hall. 

"Cro Cro Land did all that, and they did it with rainbow cake." Simone Skilbeck reviews Cro Cro Land Festival.

Where do you go when you’re The National? A band who have slowly, and almost without anyone really noticing, become one of the biggest bands on the planet. We went to see them perform at the Southbank Centre on 18th April 2019.

Loyle Carner - Not Waving, But Drowning - 19th April 2019It’s been two years since Loyle Carner released his debut album, Yesterday's Gone and...

After four years, Maverick Sabre returned with his well-received, third independently released album, When I Wake Up, and delighted fans that had eagerly awaited his comeback came together for a sold-out show at London’s Electric Brixton last week. 

We went to see the imitable force that is IAMDDB at The Roundhouse last Thursday.

"There is a split second of stillness before the song kicks back in and the crowd go off. It’s a Friday night and it feels like the people here need this..." We went to see Robyn at Alexandra Palace on Friday 12th April 2019. 

"I was repeatedly impressed by the consideration and dedication to the event." Kezia Cochrane reviews Tallin Music Week.

When Two Door Cinema Club were announced as headliners for Annie Mac’s inaugural AMP London series, a buzz immediately broke out as to what the Northern Ireland trio would bring to Oval Club - a tiny, cosy venue in East London.

We went to see Texan songwriter, Roger Sellers AKA Bayonne, perform at Hackney's Moth Club.

If Donald Glover is a man of his word then tonight – here in the cavernous o2 – we are witnessing the last show Childish Gambino will ever play in London. If this is indeed the end of the Gambino journey, it’s been an enthralling one.

Anderson .Paak was the consummate showman at Alexandra Palace last Friday, wowing a sold out crowd of 10,000 with a stunning performance.

Plastic Mermaids, from the Isle of Wight, have steadily built a rare and glittering world that stretches far beyond their island vistas, one that's gravitational pull is irresistible. We went to see them live at The Lexington last week. 

Our review of Little Simz's long awaited album, Grey Area.

Newcomers, half•alive, rocked Dingwalls in Camden with their impressive cocktail of electro-infused indie pop last Thursday, 21st February.

After spending the start of the year touring with Mike Skinner and The Streets, Murkage Dave returned to headline his home city to steal the stage at Omeara, London. 

Last Tuesday night, West London singer-songwriter, Rukhsana Merrise, played a heart felt stripped back set at Omeara which hinted at the promise of her upcoming project and shone a light on what is set to be a bright future for this unique artist.

Over three decades in existence and fifteen albums to their name, we went to see if the legendary archetypal indie-rock band Yo La Tengo still pack the same punch in their infamous live shows - this time at the appropriately evolved EarTH, Hackney.