Lliam O'Dowda, Author at OriginalRock.net

July 1, 2026 No Responses

Live Review: Bowling for Soup, Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls & American Hi-Fi at Southampton Summer Sessions

The city of Southampton was alive and well on Friday, 26 June, as a sea of colourful hair, baggy shorts and Chuck Taylors lined up outside Guildhall Square, eagerly awaiting a night fueled by punk, of both the pop and...

October 26, 2025 No Responses

Live Review: Random Hand, Wonk Unit, Jet8 + Phinius Gage

Generally speaking, a good concert experience is defined by ending the night with a sore throat, tired legs, and a slightly lighter wallet. Then you get shows like this, the kind where you’re not sure if you’ve just had a...

August 20, 2025 No Responses

Deftones – Private Music. ALBUM REVIEW!

Private music is a filthy and gritty, yet transcendental experience After five years of silence, Deftones return with Private Music, an album that cranks up the volume, drops the tuning, and reminds us why they remain one of the most...

August 13, 2025 No Responses

Live Review and Interview: Zebrahead at Engine Rooms, Southampton

The Engine Rooms was packed on Sunday, August 10th, as punk rockers young and old came out to see one of the most energetic and enthusiastic bands in the scene. But before the party officially kicked off, I sat down...

July 22, 2025 No Responses

Live Review: KAPOW and SWF Wrestling at the Hobbit, Southampton

After a gloomy Sunday morning filled with dark clouds and light rain, the sky cleared in the afternoon and the sun shone down on the folks gathered at The Hobbit pub in Southampton for a day of excitement, laughter, and...

June 26, 2025 No Responses

Live Review: Southampton Summer Sessions – McFly, Twin Atlantic and Devon

Another fun-filled night of rock and sun lit up the heart of Southampton, featuring some of the UK’s best modern rock acts. Excitement buzzed through a crowd packed with thirty-somethings ready to belt out tunes that reminded them of Year...

June 16, 2025 No Responses

Live Review: The Stranglers and The Buzzcocks at Southampton Summer Sessions

Day two of the Southampton Summer Sessions was an explosive evening of true ’70s British punk rock, a night that made much of the older generation feel like they were reliving their angst-ridden teenage years, while also showing younger attendees...