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!
ROLE MODEL goes up a level at Birmingham’s O2 Institute
The American continued the UK leg of his tour in Birmingham.
Divorce play to their biggest crowd yet at London’s Islington Assembly Hall
The headline show was at max capacity.
Avril Lavigne breaks out all the hits in Bedford
The Canadian star played all the right songs.
Dot to Dot’s Bristol edition was one of their best yet
The multi-venue festival proved once again why it’s world class.
The Magic Gang say farewell in London
The band took to the stage for their final headline show.
Hutch stop by Craufurd Arms for a celestial performance
The Brighton band played their first show in Milton Keynes.
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.
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.
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.
shame bring the punk to Milton Keynes on their socially distanced tour
It’s been a long wait for live music but shame’s first time playing in Milton Keynes brought a tiny bit of normality with it
VANT and Tangerines share a headline at Bedford Esquires
It’s not every day someone tries to answer a phone call mid-VANT song and causes a natural uproar
Black Honey put on a show to remember for the crowd at Bedford Esquires
Frontwoman Izzy Phillips proudly confesses the last time they were booked to play Esquires they only sold three tickets so had to cancel, yet this time the room is packed and everyone is here to see them — and rightfully so.