Live Music
Max Bianco and the BlueHearts
Steev Burgess feels that folk-punk and one-time Libertines support Max Bianco is a name to watch in his and his band The BlueHearts first headline gig at the Troubadour in London.
Waeve
Amanda J Wilson watches and photographs a disappointing gig from The Waevve, the current band of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and his wife Rose Elinor Dougal.
Peter Doherty
Steev Burgess enjoys two nights at the Blackheath Halls and the Palace Theatre on Peter Doherty's latest tour.
David Gray
Shirley Procter enjoys a crowd-pleasing set of anthemic songs from acclaimed singer-songwriter David Gray
Massive Attack
Bristolian pathfinders Massive Attack continue to find new routes over thirty years into their career. Richard Lewis reviews
Shed Seven
Richard Lewis watches Britpop survivors Shed Seven round off the year with a raucous victory lap tour
Altered Images
Richard Lewis watches post-punk pop of the highest order as the Eighties outfit Altered Images deliver their classic album ‘Bite’ in full
Autumn 1904
John Clarkson finds reformed post-punk band Autumn 1904 playing a powerful set at a Pennyblack-promoted gig at The Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh.
Dream Machine
With photographs by Robert Hadley, James Gardner enjoys The Dream Machine's infectious garage rock n' roll at a show at The Hare and Hounds to launch their new album, 'Thank God! It's The Dream Machine'.
Vapors
Denzil Watson enjoys a master class of power pop from late 70's/early 80's act The Vapors in the unusual setting of The Chantry Brewery in Rotherham.
T Bone Burnett
Lisa Torem watches T Bone Burnett’s Old Town School concert inspire two standing ovations
War On Drugs
America’s Greatest Rock N’ Roll Band on glorious, career-best form at the Royal Albert Hall. Richard Lewis reviews.
Paul Draper
Paul Clark at the Citadel in St Helens watches ex-Mansun frontman Paul Draper play a fiery set of solo material as well as Mansun's epic second album 'Six' in its entirety,
Robby Krieger Band
Lisa Torem watches The Robby Krieger Band put on a red-carpet performance at Chicago City Winery as the audience rocked to The Doors' hits.
Lytham Festival
Shirley Procter reports on the first three days of boutique event Lytham Festival in Lancashire,which featured sets from Lord Huron, Hozier, Brittany Howard and The Courteneers.
Lytham Festival
Shirley Procter enjoys the last two days of the Lytham Festival which includes performances from Johnny Marr., Madness and The Magic Numbers.
Eagles
Andrew Twambley is reduced to tears on an emotional night and trip back in time with The Eagles on the first of their five gigs on ‘The Long Goodbye’ tour at Manchester’s fabulous new arena, Co-op Live,
Dennis Tufano
Lisa Torem watches Dennis Tufano and friends perform the songs of Bobby Darin with stunning effect.
Rebecca Poole
Zena Greig watches jazz-influenced singer Rebecca Poole provide an exhilarating musical ride at a gig in London.
Paul Draper
Blancmange
Synth pop pathfinders Blancmange are on sterling, career-spanning form in Nottingham. Dave Goodwin reviews.
Marc Almond
Steev Burgess enjoys an impressive set of covers and original material from Marc Almond at the TCFE Gallery on the opening night of an exhibition of his self-portraits.
Zutons
Paul Clark enjoys an energetic set from Liverpudlian indie band The Zutons to promote their new band 'The Big Decider'.
Affection Place
Dave Goodwin watches French electro band Affection PLace with guest Magazine's Dave Formula on keyboards play a polished seet to promote their forty-years-in-the-making debut album.
Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Kom
Helen Tipping watches anti-capitalist duo maAriel Sharratt and Mathias Kom make waves in a long awaited performance at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Nick Dent-Robinson watches an electrifying set from seminal electro act Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to promote their new 'Bauhaus Staircase' album.
Liam Gallagher and John Squire
Eoghan Lyng enjoys a brief but versatile set from Liam Gallagher and John Squire at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin.
Echo & The Bunnymen
Paul Clark watches a flawed but compelling set from Echo And The Bunnymen at a hometown gig at the Liverpool Empire.
Yungblud
Steev Burgess enjoys an enthralling free set at Camden Market in London from cult musician Yungblud.
Dirty Honey
Philamonjaro enjoys and photographs a set of energetic, guitar-driven rock from Los Angeles band Dirty Honey
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard
James Gardner watches rising Cardiff act Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard play as ferocious set at The Hare and Hounds in Birmingham. Photos by Rob Hadley.
bdrmm
Acclaimed shoegaze outfit bdrmm are on thunderous form at the Arts Centre, Norwich to plug their recent LP I' Don’t Know'. Nigl Nudds reviews and photographs.
Libertines
Amanda J Window watches indie band The Libertines take part in a Q and A and play a short set ar The Jacaranda Baltic n Liverpool as part of their launch tour for their new LP, ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’.
London Afrobeat Collective
Philamonjaro enjoys a sublime set from the London Afrobeat Collective at 16 Toneladas in Valencia
Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr
Philamonjarp watches and photographs The Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr play an energetic set in Valencia.
Miles Kane
With Marie Hazelwood providing photos, Harry Sherriff watches Miles Kane put on a classy show despite a lack of atmosphere at the O2 Academy in Oxford.
Brooke Combe
Jacqueline Crockford finds 24 year old indie / soul singer Brooke Combe, who has been described as a “future megastar” by the press, on dazzling form live in Manchester.
Mull Historical Society
Paul Clark enjoys an engaging night of music combined with literature as the Mull Historical Society play tracks from both their debut album 'Loss' and latest LP 'In My Mind There's a Room' at YES in Manchester.
Gustaffson
Amanda J Window watches and photographs Liverpool band Gustaffson play a blinder on a cold night in Manchester.
Rod Stewart
Philamonjaro watches and photographs Rod Stewart play an age-defying and visually stunning set at the IFEMA Palace in Madrid.
Patti Smith
Lisa Torem finds Patti Smith’s explosive, emotional performance with Jackson Smith, Dee Jay Daugherty, Lenny Kaye and Tony Shanahan at Chicago’s Salt Shed exceeding expectations.
Music of Big Star
Philamonjaro is impressed by supergroup tribute to Big Star which features original member Jody Stephens as well as The Posies’ Jon Auer, R.E.M.s Mike Miles, DB’s Chris Stamey and Wilco’s Pat Sansome.
Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies
Philamonjaro enjoys Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies’ unique brand of southern blues rock at two shows in Madrid and Barcelona.
Gaz Coombes
Nick Dent-Robinson watches Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes play an impressive homecoming performance at the New Theatre in Oxford.
Steve Wynn
Philamonjaro finds The Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn making a surprisingly big sound at an acoustic solo gig at The Fun House in Madrid
Micky Dolenz
Lisa Torem watches Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, perform songs from that band, plus other compelling covers, with his talented backing band and sister/vocalist Coco.
Larkin Poe
Philamonjaro enjoys a versatile set from Americana duo Larkin Poe, which is fronted by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, at La
Riviera in Madrid.
Little Man Tate
Dixie Ernill enjoys a vibrant set from Sheffield indie rock act Little Man Tate on their first national tour in thirteen years.
Squid
Eoghan Lyng enjoys Squid’s unusual brand of prog at Vicar Street in Dublin.
Three Nights of Indie Pop
At three different venues in Manchester and Glasgow across three nights, Dixie Ernill enjoys sets from indie pop acts such as Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans, The Jasmine Minks and The Popguns.
Wigan Casino 50th Anniversary
A mid-September 50th Anniversary celebration in a massive ballroom in Wigan brought Northern Soul enthusiasts together in commemoration.
Echo And The Bunnymen
Dave Goodwin at the Royal Centre in Nottingham watches Echo and The Bunnymen with the help of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra play in a stunning set their 1984 fourth album 'Ocean Rain' in its entirety.
Paul Weller
Philamonjaro watches Paul Weller wow a Spanish crowd with a career-spanning set