Punk isn’t dead: It’s just older
Some might say that punk has had its day and that it’s time for us nostalgics to put the leather...
Music and Clubs
Synthpop is Back! Nation of Language at the O2 Ritz
It’s hard to ‘revive’ a genre once the big wave has gone. Bands risk coming across as empty nostalgia bait,...
Still Made of Rain: The Psychedelic Furs Drench Leeds in 80s Nostalgia
After decades away from the stage due to a pandemic-related delay, The Psychedelic Furs proved to their fans in Leeds...
Sports Team Live At Stylus: Never Playing To The Whistle
“I think a gig stopper would be pretty inconsequential for us, because if the music isn’t happening... it doesn’t really...
Swans at Project House Gig Review
On the 7th of November, acclaimed post-rock band Swans performed at Project House as part of the first half of...
The Orielles Enchant Belgrave – Dark Arts 2025 Festival Review
Francesca Lynes reviews the most recent Dark Arts festival at Belgrave. The day after Halloween seems as apt a day...
Live At Leeds In The City: Emma-Jane’s Can’t-Miss List
Live at Leeds in the City, the annual one-day event hosted across your favourite venues in Leeds, think Brudes, Hyde...
“When will my favourite bands stop treating London as the entirety of the UK?” – London Residencies Discussion
Memories of a favourite childhood film, the smell of my grandparents’ house, runs in old tights, and a room littered...
‘Dogs In Heaven’ – Silver Gore Album Review
When I looked them up beforehand, Silver Gore’s online presence was mysterious: no music released on streaming, and generally little...
Neverdie – SHADE’s Beautiful Farewell
One of Manchester’s best homegrown talents SHADE unfortunately called it a day last month, but they definitely went out with...