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!
Jeff Rosenstock takes to the Marble Factory stage
The American stopped off in Bristol with support act Shit Present.
Madness entertain the Birmingham crowd on their ‘Theatre of the Absurd’ tour
The six-strong band work their way through an energetic set to a full arena.
Bristol Beacon reopens with Trip The Light Fantastic
Bristol Beacon officially reopens with an unforgettable Trip The Light Fantastic performance.
Willie J Healey puts on a show to remember at SWX in Bristol
The Oxfordshire performer wooed the Bristol crowd.
Dream Wife bring their electricity to Brixton
The punk trio brought a characteristically powerful energy to Electric Brixton in October.
Victoria Canal live in Glasgow: Rising star steals hearts with special stripped-back set
At her first headline show in Glasgow, Victoria Canal proves a captivating live presence.
STONE play a ground-shaking, energetic gig to a sold-out Nottingham Metronome
The Liverpool four-piece leave the crowd begging for more as they continue to impress on their spring tour.
Inhaler put on a show to remember at Nottingham’s Rock City
The Dublin four-piece took the stage by storm on their sixth night of the Cuts and Bruises tour.
Suki Waterhouse shines on the Chicago stop of her ‘Coolest Place in the World’ tour
Following the release of her debut album and Milk Teeth EP, the songstress takes to the stage with a charming allure.
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.
Pulled Apart By Horses take Craufurd Arms by storm
The Leeds band bring a fresh set to Milton Keynes.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets deliver an exhilarating set in Cambridge
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets deliver an exhilarating set in Cambridge
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.
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.
After decades of dormancy, mystery band Panchiko perform their first show since being rediscovered
The Nottingham indie-band are renowned in online music communities for their fascinating history, but they managed to blow this legacy out of the water with an astounding first show in 20 years.
BLOXX light up London’s Heaven for their UK tour finale
The indie-pop act bring their sound to Heaven for an unforgettable set.