Live Reviews
Uncover the pulse of the indie music scene with our candid and insightful live show reviews. Step into the world of raw, unfiltered performances as we dissect the latest gigs, from intimate local showcases to electrifying festival main stages. Immerse yourself in a collection of diverse voices capturing the essence of each live music experience, bringing you closer to the beating heart of live indie music!
Paolo Nutini stops off for five nights at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on his Last Night from the Bittersweet tour
Through the echoes of a years-long hiatus, amidst the ice and snow of wintry December in Glasgow, Paolo Nutini delivers heart, soul and Christmastime spectacle.
The first ever Forwards Festival was an utter success
On the 3rd of September, the inaugural Forwards Festival commenced, bringing with it bountiful culture and charm
Tame Impala make their return to the UK for their appearance at All Points East
The first All Points East since 2019 continued its sheer brilliance streak with the help of Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek, FEET, Dry Cleaning, Working Men’s Club and more.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets deliver an exhilarating set in Cambridge
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets deliver an exhilarating set in Cambridge
Gorillaz get All Points East underway with their eclectic set
The first day of London’s All Points East boasted a varied lineup where each artist showed off unimaginable levels of energy.
Truck Festival comes back with a bang for its 25th Anniversary, giving both indie lovers and ravers something to shout about
The renowned Oxfordshire festival celebrated its Anniversary with some of the biggest names in indie, including Sam Fender, Sports Team and Orla Gartland.
The Rolling Stones play their 203rd show in London’s Hyde Park
Arguably one of the greatest British rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time, The Rolling Stones played to an electric crowd at their final BST Hyde Park show this summer.
The Killers take to the stage for their double stint in Scotland
The indie-rock icons were duly electrified for a pair of shows in Scotland's Falkirk Stadium earlier this month.
Bloc Party play an energetic as ever set for their tour finale at O2 Academy Leeds
The indie icons finish their first tour in nearly a decade on a high note.
Live at Leeds: In The Park provided us with the latest in indie, alongside some of the best established artists
The first Live At Leeds of the year boasted an impeccable line-up.
Bristol’s Dot to Dot festival was an explosive success
Saturday’s Dot to Dot festival in Bristol was brimming with pure, unforgettable talent — including ones we weren’t able to catch.
My Chemical Romance close off their Milton Keynes Stadium stint
My Chemical Romance say farewell to the 30,000 strong audience at Stadium MK with an emotional performance.
Black Country, New Road perform a whole set of new music at Bristol’s Strange Brew
Cambridge-born post-punk sextet prove this new era of the band will be just as groundbreaking as the last.
Febueder and The International Lovers bless us with breathtaking performances
We spent an evening of musical bliss at Rough Trade Bristol, courtesy of two uber-talented acts.