BILLY BOB THORNTON & THE BOXMASTERS + BUBBLES &...
Benny Hill meets Bad Santa at The Garage, Islington
5th September 2023
Sons Of The East (Live Review) - All Is...
Surf's up in Shepherds Bush with those Sons Of The East
20th August 2023
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023 (Review) - An Odyssey of...
Once again, Cambridge Folk Festival delivers of all fronts
5th August 2023
Heathen Apostles ~ Sarah Vista ~ Kelley Swindall (Live...
The echoes of the soul-stirring fusion of Gothic Americana and Country and Western reverberated through The Lexington. This was courtesy of Heathen Apostles, Sarah Vista andKelley Swindal
24th July 2023
Fanny Lumsden (Live Review) - From Glasto' To The...
We share in the joie de vivre and the positive buzz around Fanny Lumsden
16th July 2023
Andrew McMahon (Live Review) - The Power to Heal,...
Andrew McMahon live at O2 Academy Islington - an immersive narrative of resilience, transformation, and the cathartic power of music.
10th July 2023
Danielle Nicole Band (Live Review) - Together Through Music
We are set free by an evening with the Danielle Nicole Band - captivating our hearts and minds..
2nd July 2023
AMIGO THE DEVIL & FRIENDS (Live Review) - Ever...
A weird, wild, whiskey soaked evening with Amigo The Devil and Tejon Street Corner Thieves...
25th June 2023
LUKAS NELSON (Live Review) - A Show As Fine...
Those pesky kids - Lukas Nelson and Elles Bailey cause a kerfuffle at The Forum.....
20th June 2023
NOGA RITTER (Live Review) - Music Can Connect Us
Noga Ritter album launch at The Forge, Camden. "Noga becomes her music; her performance is as natural as breathing."
18th June 2023
INDOCHINE (Live Review) - Santé à Toi
Indochine get support from Coach Party and we get free wine and offers of casual sex.... bonjour!
15th June 2023
ERIC WHITACRE (Live Review) - Ten Rules Of Kings...
Eric Whitacre performs at Kings Place, London and gives us a gift more precious than money...
3rd June 2023
The Great British Tattoo Show 2023 - Colourful Concepts...
The London Great British Tattoo Show 2023 - the shared experience of being part of something that celebrates individuality, creativity, and the enduring human spirit...
27th May 2023
TYKETTO (Live review) - A Night of Unforgettable Resonance...
Tyketto's Triumph: When Unyielding Fervour and Virtuosic Melodies Commandeered the Night
22nd May 2023
Ne Obliviscaris (Live Review) - Your Own Personal Jesus
Ne Obliviscaris unleash the unholy and the wretched among us here tonight are comforted....
18th May 2023
ERIC BIBB (Live Review) - Keep Your Skillet Greasy
ERIC BIBB live at Kings Place - giving a voice to those who did not have one.
12th May 2023
Alexandra Streliski (Live Review) - Keep Your Heart Open
We are transfixed by the beauty of the sound, the emotion of Alexandra Streliski
22nd April 2023
JACK BROADBENT / DOM GLYNN (Live Review) - An...
Broadbent and Glyn give us a night of unrivalled talent, connection, integrity and warmth.
16th April 2023
BOB LOG III (Live Review) - All Rise
We share a holy experience with BOB LOG III at The Lexington
31st March 2023
Jorge Aragão (Live Review) -Primping In The Powder Room
Jorge Aragão excites Islington with his treacle, aged whiskey and honey, sexy, and gorgeous voice.....
11th March 2023
Left to Die (Live Review) - A Thunderous Rebirth
Left To Die skin us alive and leave us reborn..
5th March 2023
JESSE MALIN (Live Review) - Making A World Together
A night of celebration - Jesse’s live performance has lost none of its energy, power and stellar quality.
22nd February 2023
The Paper Kites + Maro (Live Review) - Custard...
The Paper Kites paint celestial and slightly sinister soundscapes at KOKO
14th February 2023
Frank Turner and Co - Rock 'n' Roll will...
Frank Turner takes us for a dip in a hot pool of rock and roll....
3rd January 2023
BEANS ON TOAST - A Taste Of Christmas Past
Beans On Toast sings a new set of values.
23rd December 2022
Skinny Lister (Live Review) - A Shanty Punk Infusion
SKINNY LISTER - an explosion of energy, joy and ultimate fun.
16th December 2022
BLANCMANGE (Live Review) - Still Raising Us Up
Neil Arthur has us wrapped around his finger - BLANCMANGE play Islington
3rd December 2022
BERRIES (Live Review) - A Real Hotdog Of A...
Berries chalk up success in Islington.
16th November 2022
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE (Live Review) - An Assault On...
The Birthday Massacre provide a blinding atomic eruption at The Garage
30th October 2022
Beth Nielsen Chapman (Live Review) - Some Sloane Square...
Beth Nielsen Chapman lights up London on a bleak October night.
16th October 2022
THE DEARS (Live Review) - A Powerful Aura
The Dears... oozing into every corner - Live gig review.
17th September 2022
SONS OF THE EAST (Live Review) - Kinky Pomp...
Pomp and posturing from Sons Of The East - Gig Review
4th September 2022
BILLY BRAGG LIVE REVIEW - Getting Woke At Folk
Billy Bragg brings the woke to Cambridge Folk...
14th August 2022
Cambridge Folk Festival 2022 Review - Coming Home
Cambridge Folk Festival 2022 -Bringing it all back home.
26th July 2022
JACK VALERO - A New English Guitar Hero
Jack Valero - Interview with a guitar hero....
1st July 2022
MORGAN WADE - She's Got The Power (Live Review)
Morgan Wade - Vanquished demons and the power of E. LIVE REVIEW
29th June 2022
LEAH BLEVINS - A Collage Of Feelings (Live Review)
Leah Blevins proved to be a stunning opener for Morgan Wade in London - Live Review
22nd June 2022
BLOOD RED SHOES - Effortless Cohesion (Live Review)
Blood Red Shoes - A well played game at The Garage - REVIEW
18th June 2022
Black Foxxes - An Emotional Climax (Live Review)
BLACK FOXXES build up to a climatic finish at Islington Assembly Hall
16th June 2022
Fatherson - In Safe Hands (Live Review)
Fatherson play old London Town and fill the house with joy.
13th June 2022
WOLFMOTHER - Loud And Invigorating Down In Brixton
Wolfmother take Brixton by storm - Live review
28th May 2022
The Great British Tattoo Show 2022 - Embracing The...
The Great British Tattoo Show 2022 - REVIEW
4th May 2022
Joshua Radin - In Love With Next Time
JOSHUA RADIN - Live review of a golden evening of insightful and richly rewarding music
4th May 2022
Rachael Yamagata - A Warm Connection
Rachael Yamagata performs some devastatingly dark and sad music - Live review.
24th April 2022
Less Than Jake, Millie Manders & The Shutup, Skinny...
Less Than Jake, Millie Manders & The Shutup, Skinny Lister and The Toasters - Live Party Review
23rd April 2022
The Hara - All Fired Up (Live Review)
THE HARA - Fabulous and theatrical: Live Review
13th March 2022
JORDAN RED - Pumping It Up
Jordan Red work up a sweat at the O2 Islington.
11th March 2022
With A Bright Light He Came - BOB...
BOB LOG III - All dressed up like an Evel Knievel from hell.
27th February 2022
The Fin De Siècle - ESPRIT D’AIR
Esprit D'air make a dramatic return and the music spoke for itself.
6th February 2022
Overdrive Engaged - CAT SFX @ SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE
CAT SFX - louder than a party at Downing Street.
24th December 2021
In Full Flight - AIRFORCE
AIRFORCE take to the skies...
12th December 2021
A Roaring Good Tour - BRITISH LION
Hat and gloves time. MT snaps BRITISH LION
12th December 2021
Stuff One In A Stocking - GREBO
We review GREBO!
The Loud & Lousy Story of Gaye Bykers On Acid and Crazyhead
5th December 2021
A Perfect Slice Of Indie Goodness - The Wedding...
The Wedding Present’s Seamonsters 30 year anniversary tour - It was a line-up of three generations
21st November 2021
KEEP CALM AND CRABULON - Evil Scarecrow / Inthewhale
Evil Scarecrow / Inthewhale - Whooping it up for a real good time
7th November 2021
Filthy Beast, Mr T Bathes In The Blood -...
Cradle Of Filth - 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵....
3rd November 2021
As Rockabilly As They Come - Lady Luck Lexy...
Lady Luck Lexy and the Riverside Boys bring some showy Las Vegas rockabilly to an inky London weekend
17th October 2021
A 12th Century Romp - Rochester Castle Concert 2021
Rochester Castle Concert - Some merry prancers indeed.
25th September 2021
The Real McCoy - HRH GOTH
GOTH - A genre that refuses to die. HRH Goth reviewed
30th August 2021
A Slight Hometurf Return - SLEEPER + The Bluetones
Sleeper and The Bluetones return to 90's indie stomping ground
24th August 2021
Cramping Your Style? - Yungblud
Yungblud - Reborn maggot or Teenage Werewolf?
22nd August 2021
Defying Categorisation - Traverse The Abyss Interview
Traverse The Abyss - Eric Abyss talks about vocals, revenge and Spongebob Squarepants.
13th August 2021
Getting Connected - Matter Of Mind Interview
Matter of Mind combine dark lyrics, heavy guitar melodies and big, big choruses. Lead singer, Jordan has a word.
18th July 2021
Meeting The Challenges - Emily Wolfe Interview
Emily Wolfe - Shredding, challenges and sobriety.
12th July 2021
Norway Playing To Win - DIM GRAY INTERVIEW
Dim Gray - Lifting the lid on Folk, Doom and Phil Collins
7th June 2021
An Accidental Cure - PINKFIZ
Pinkfiz dismisses the naysayers and says it like it is.
6th March 2021
Meticulous Flip Flopping - Coral Palms
Coral Palms. "Echoes" is lyrically conversational, engaging, and at times confrontational
23rd April 2020
Malevolence – The Other Side
The Sheffield quintet have made no attempt to cut corners
4th April 2020
One Step Beyond - Beyond Creation
Mr T dodges the virus and the circle pit
29th March 2020
Richie Ramone - The Ramones
Why Marky Ramone is not a very good drummer and why he loves Camden Town
28th March 2020
London Got Decapitated
Forced to curtail the musical onslaught as the Coronavirus spread
8th March 2020
Gunn Shots - PVRIS
Lyndsey Gerd Gunnulfsen (PVRIS) - An International Woman
5th March 2020
Redder Than The Fucking 100 Club - Vex Red
Sweeping sounds that were more moods than songs
28th February 2020
Joywave Trip The Switches
An impressive set from Somebody New to Tongues
13th February 2020
Puppy Love and Supernovas - Brett Eldredge
Brett Eldredge hit that stage as if launched from a trebuchet.
4th February 2020
Blondes Have More Fun - VANT Resurrection
Mattie touched hands with the faithful as he roamed the front of the stage
21st January 2020
Chase Rice
The show just came out and slapped you around the face
5th December 2019
Chewing Up A Storm - The Dead South
Breathing their whiskey soaked fumes back into bluegrass,
5th December 2019
Election Blues - Billy Bragg Keeps The Faith
The old Clash fan retains his youthful energy to change the world,