Live Review: Mogwai at Cardiff Great Hall
What is louder, a harrier jet or the sound that comes out of a Mogwai gig? I know it’s almost a given now that when you show up to one of their concerts, the volume is going to be turned...
Category: Live Reviews
Live Review: The Subways at Clwb Ifor Bach
If you talk to any 00’s kid who grew up around the indie scene, they will all probably say that The Subways meant something special to them growing up. Their youthful energy really struck a chord with that core audience...
Anger Is An Energy
So, this fine November evening my gig buddy and I find ourselves in the belly of a raging mosh pit to celebrate a most decadent five band bill of deliciously dark Deathcore.Openers Viscera, approach the audience, unabashed and ready to...
Live Review: Biffy Clyro at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
There’s always been a space in my heart for Biffy Clyro (and yes that wording is definitely intentional). It’s hard to argue that they haven’t been one of the hardest working bands over the last couple of decades; from their...
Live Review: Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace Featuring Suzi Dian, at the Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen (November 8, 2022)
On this night, Robert Plant was a constant name-dropper – which is probably the closest I will come to criticising a superlative musical experience, co-ordinated and masterminded by the former Led Zeppelin frontman turned far-travelled, wise and eclectic mus...
Live Review: Paolo Nutini at Cardiff International Arena
It’s been a long eight years since the soulful Paolo Nutini released the wonderful “Caustic Love” and a lot has changed in that time. Back in 2014 it felt like a real statement piece; something that showcased a new maturity...
Punk needs more bongos: NOBRO, Pom Pom Squad and PUP @ O2 Ritz Manchester
With songs that are relatively simple in structure I wasn’t overly excited for NOBRO’s performance, but their energy and stage presence makes them a band you won’t want to miss out on hearing live. If you ever want to stir...
Live Review: Alexisonfire at Cardiff Great Hall
Canadian rock outfit Alexisonfire last played Cardiff 12 years ago and at the time missing out on that gig was something that I remember really regretting at the time. Particularly as they subsequently broke shortly afterwards; I’d thought that my...
I’d get a heart tattoo for Joyce Manor: Sincere Engineer, Joyce Manor, and the Menzingers @ Manchester Academy 07/10/22
It’s rare that you see three major bands in the alternative scene touring together in the UK, and after a long year’s wait since the Menzingers + Joyce Manor + Sincere Engineer European tour was announced I could finally experience...
Live Review: SWF Wrestling and Kapow Wrestling storm Eastleigh’s Thornden Hall
SWF Wrestling and Kapow Wrestling once again provided entertainment, slams and fun for all the family at Eastleigh’s Thornden Hall this past Saturday on 17th September. Prior to the event, the packed crowd were asked to stand up to commemorate...