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!
Hutch stop by Craufurd Arms for a celestial performance
The Brighton band played their first show in Milton Keynes.
STONE storm London’s The Garage stage
The Liverpool band saw support from Sounds Mint and Tough Cookie.
FIZZ take London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire by storm
The talented supergroup tested their debut album on the London crowd.
The Barras lob drinks, tops and all during The Snuts’ special album launch show
It’s hard to name a more iconic Scottish duo than The Snuts and the Barras.
Heartbreak Kids hit Southampton: The Vaccines deliver timeless indie rock with boyish glee
The band saw support from Divorce and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.
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.
Mad we missed it: Outbreak Festival 2023
My biggest regret of the summer? Missing Outbreak Festival.
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.
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.
Truck Fest returns to the muddy fields of Oxfordshire for 2023
The sprawling fields of Hill Farm in Oxfordshire welcomed yet another flurry of indie bands to show us all that guitar based bands are still very much at the helm.
Live at Leeds: In The Park held a day of sublime indie music to remember
The festival took it’s line-up outside once more, bringing along The Big Moon, Opus Kink and The Hives.
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.
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.