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!
Cigarettes After Sex take on London’s O2 Arena
The band sold-out two nights at The O2.
Divorce play to their biggest crowd yet at London’s Islington Assembly Hall
The headline show was at max capacity.
Angie McMahon took her show to EartH in Hackney, London
The Australian brought her show to London.
The Beaches take on London’s O2 Kentish Forum
The girl group brought their power pop to the capital.
Sad Girl Summer: Mitski at All Points East
A day full of indie powerhouses in London.
Gen and the Degenerates captivate the London crowd
The band performed a ferocious set at Signature Brew.
The Magic Gang say farewell in London
The band took to the stage for their final headline show.
Porij bring their electric sound to London’s Electric Ballroom
The band were supported by Sam Girling.
Beatenberg bring their charm to London’s KOKO
They were joined by support from zeck.
FIZZ take London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire by storm
The talented supergroup tested their debut album on the London crowd.
Dream Wife bring their electricity to Brixton
The punk trio brought a characteristically powerful energy to Electric Brixton in October.
The Strokes battle through sound issues to close the day at All Points East
Despite encountering sound problems and a crowd full of people chanting “turn it up”, the rock band continued through their set of classics.
Wide Awake secures its position as the best place to discover new music in London
The independent festival ran for its third year and did not disappoint, bringing in hard hitters like Molchat Doma, Daniel Avery and Los Bitchos.
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.
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.
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.
BLOXX light up London’s Heaven for their UK tour finale
The indie-pop act bring their sound to Heaven for an unforgettable set.
Wide Awake’s debut shines a light on 2021’s finest cool kids and rising stars
Wide Awake came and gone in a flash, but remains one of London’s exciting new ventures — bring on 2022.
All Points East final day sees indie giants Foals and Bombay Bicycle Club co-headline
The final day of the festival was brimming with excellence; from small acts to headliners alike.
All Points East play host to Arlo Parks, slowthai, Kano, Tom Misch and many more
It’s a Saturday in London; the grey clouds are out but one incredible line-up is here to save the day.