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!
Van Houten put on a night of shoegaze in Glasgow
The band took to the King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut’s stage.
Electricity: OMD deliver fizzling electro-pop numbers at Portsmouth Guildhall
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark took to the Guildhall stage.
Britpop under Council Skies: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds play Portsmouth
Noel Gallagher and his band took to the Portsmouth Guildhall stage for an unforgettable performance.
Feeder bring their sounds to Manchester’s Albert Hall
The band took to the Albert Hall stage for a night to remember.
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.
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.
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.
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.