William Doyle // Live Review
His acoustic rendition of David Bowie’s ‘Buddha Of Suburbia’ feels uncannily suited. An impeccably considered opener, his bare-skinned vocal hauntingly projects around the still audience.
Sleater Kinney // Live Review
"tonight proves that Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein are undeniably two of the greatest rockstars we have" - the mighty Sleater Kinney live at Brixton Academy.
The Growlers // Live Review
By the end, it feels as if The Growlers have played the 1,700 capacity Roundhouse as effortlessly as they would to ten people in a small dive bar, which is perhaps how their brooding pop songs work best.
Gurr // Live Review
"to get the sold-out crowd fully on board, they stroll into a verse-chorus of Gwen Stefani's 'Hollaback' before seamlessly running into the aforementioned 'Rollerskate'" - Gurr live at The Lexington last week.
Poliça // Live Review
"It’s rich, expansive pop that feels an exciting place to be" - Poliça live at Village Underground earlier this week.
CTM FESTIVAL // LIVE REVIEW
CTM Festival returned to Berlin for another unmissable edition showcasing mind-bending music and art.
Alice Russell // Live Review
"The nine-piece band provided both shimmering vocal harmonies and tight, jazzy grooves, making the venue feel more like a New Orleans’ nightclub than somewhere in wintry, rainy London."
Ghum // Live Review
"A band who have firmly positioned themselves in London’s pioneering post-punk scene, Ghum are gradually creeping up the pecking order of must-see bands in the capital, and last night’s sell-out proved why"
Robert Henke: CBM 8032 AV // Live Review
"The result is a symbiotic audio-visual installation, transporting the audience into an eighties sci-fi novel" - Maddie Wrench reviews Robert Henke's AV show at the Barbican.
DjRUM // Live Review
For his live performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall last Sunday, Djrum leant into the blissful and delicate sides to his greatly expansive sound. As last...
Sega Bodega // Live Review
"Sega Bodega thrives in defying expectations, and if the new songs were anything to go by, there’s plenty more in store from this disruptive pop visionary"
KOKOKO! // Live Review
KOKOKO! are a truly joyous force to behold live, and they certainly proved this and then some at Fabric end of last month. Fabric. It's...
Bakar // Live Review
An artist who very much does things on his own terms and with a dynamic prowess, as evidenced by his show, we caught Bakar...
Santi // Live Review
"With featured artists Shane Eagle, Tomi Agape, and Amaarae all coming on stage to join a victorious looking Santi who asked the crowd to go crazy for this one, mosh pits were formed and gun fingers were skanked" - we review Santi's debut London show.
SKYND // LIVE REVIEW
We went down for the shock tactics of SKYND's first headline show.
Lightning Bolt // Live Review
their live show is more about raw power than their finesse as studio songwriters, as the Brians exchanged shredded riffs and double-time fills to the delight of the sweaty, heaving masses.
MIRRORS 2019 // LIVE REVIEW
In their new Camden home, the 2019 edition of Mirrors was an undisputed success...
Giant Swan // Live Review
"When the duo are bathed in a piercing red glow, we catch glimpses of a hellish landscape, Harry and Robin as the demonic conductors" - we review Giant Swan's mighty live show.
Self Esteem // Live Review
Self Esteem is a truly charismatic, ingenious talent and her live shows are a testament to this, as evidenced by her performance at Electric...
MadGibbs // Live Review
"Their live shows showcase an undeniable chemistry, both personally and professionally, between Madlib’s slick beats and Gibb’s raw talent" - we review MadGibb
Weyes Blood // Live Review
"the climax of ‘Movies’ is immense, the transition from stately poise to unbridled joy so well-judged", Wilf Skinner reviews Weyes Blood's spellbinding performance