Synth Metal Aerobics With Carpenter Brut
If you’re a synthesizer, wailing guitar, thundering drums, 80s horror movie music obsessed type human then you’ve gotta go listen to Carpenter Brut right now! Carpenter Brut is French synthwave artist Franck Hueso who’s currently on tour with latest release Leather...
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The Fratellis Have A Sweet Time @ Kentish Town Forum
The Fratellis have been a band I’ve always admired. They seem to have released album after album and I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every one of those songs. Their upbeat tempo can get you out of a rut and leave you feeling in a great mood. Whistle For The Choir was...
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Electric Six Fire Up @ Academy Islington
The Beast from the East wasn’t going to stop this already rearranged show from going ahead. Electric Six had sold this one out months in advance and the snow didn’t seem to stop anyone’s journey as they packed out the Academy Islington, London. Here is the concert...
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The Guitar God Robin Trower Plays Hometown Show @ Islington Assembly Hall
As London braved snowmageddon and getting anywhere was a case of determination and luck, a living legend, Robin Trower, was headlining a sold-out gig at Islington Assembly Hall. Despite the weather, or should I say, transport conditions, the fans came out in their...
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The Bad Flowers, Jared James Nichols & Stone Broken Prove Rock Is Alive And Well
Just days after Muse frontman Matt Bellamy announced the death of rock ’n’ roll, and guitars in general, three bands playing Islington Assembly Hall prove how wrong he is. Midlands hard rock trio The Bad Flowers are first to take the stage. The band, who recently...
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Kashena Sampson Showcase Provides American Sun On A Winter’s Night
Kashena Sampson, a new singer-songwriter from Nashville, made her London debut with an inspiring performance at Hackney's Paper Dress Vintage. Despite the cold winter night, Americana lovers found their way to one of the city's more unusual venues. Located above (and...
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Photo Story Frank Turner @ Tunbridge Wells Forum
The Forum at Tunbridge Wells has an enviable reputation for booking the next big thing before it’s the next big thing. This has resulted in it surviving far longer than most small venues. Being able to get a slot to play there is seen as an endorsement and a possibly...
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Sari Schorr Rising Star Of Blues-Rock Firmament @ Half Moon Putney
Some bands are lucky enough to have time to rehearse before they gig whilst others might just have to rely on what they have in there head and hearts. Sari Schorr & The Engine Room certainly fall into the second category. The band only got together few days before the...
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Stone Sour Are Fabuless At Brixton Academy
Corey Taylor was 24 when he joined Slipknot. Now he’s 44 and wondering out loud in interviews how much longer his body can meet the physical demands of fronting metal’s most energetic live band. Based on his performance with his other band, Stone Sour, the singer...
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Samantha Fish Gets The Voodoo Working At Borderline
Some artists, like AC/DC, specialise in familiarity. Others, like Kate Bush, Bjork, and now Samantha Fish, specialise in surprise. The singer-songwriter-guitarist has been looking beyond her blues base to incorporate elements like Americana, ‘50s rock ‘n roll, vintage...
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Steve Hill, One-Man Band Casts A Spell At Academy Islington
Being an opening act is always tricky. You never know what to expect or how many people will turn up early in the hope of some good music. And then there are venues like O2 Academy Islington, where I've seen great opening bands playing to an almost empty room. So if...
Tears For Fears Sow The Seeds Of Love @ Royal Albert Hall
Tears For Fears were superb last night at the Royal Albert Hall in London. They opened the show with a recording of Lorde's haunting new realisation of their own hit Everybody Wants To Rule The World, from the Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack, before...
Otherkin Up Close & Personal
The garage rockers, Otherkin, continue to tear through 2017, setting stages alight with their own brand of adrenaline-pumping joyful chaos. Championed by Metallica’s Lars Ulrich on his Beats1 radio show and having completed three UK tours this year - one headline, one...
Photography: Victorious Festival 2017
It's rather pleasant outside and whilst we're still occasionally getting a whiff of Indian Summer, there's no stopping the inevitable slide into rain, wind, gutters full of leaves and longer evenings. What better time then to hark back to images of three of the best...
LeeFest The Neverland 2017 Photography
The sun shone over The Neverland as LeeFest welcomed a colourful crowd of mermaids, pirates and lost boys as well as internationally renowned and local up and coming artists for the 2017 incarnation. Friday headliner Jake Bugg closed the ever ethereal Bangerang stage...
Tonbridge Calling Festival, A PhotoStory
Hundreds turned out in the glorious sunshine for the second year of Tonbridge Calling Festival on Saturday 12 August. The free, unticketed event was set within an open park and seamlessly run by a team of 40 volunteers. It was set up last year with the vision of...
British Electric Foundation, A Photo Story At Rewind
Supergroups are one of a kind. In one place and on one stage, they offer you the chance to witness collaborations between the biggest musicians. Whether a tribute project or a band offering brand-new music, it's always worth seeing what all-star groups have to offer....
John Parr, Status Quo, Peter Hook & Other Great Photography Highlights at Rewind
British summer is well known for two things: unpredictable weather and the best festivals. So choosing the right festival experience can be crucial to keep your mood up during the downpours. Rewind The 80s gives you the opportunity to cruise through the decade with...
Rewind North The 80s Festival 2017 Photography
Sometimes the best things in life start in an unexpected way. Imagine, you're about to go to a festival, you've kept your ticket safely in your desk, and you've been getting excited as the date approaches. You pack your bags with the essentials: small stove, sleeping...
Photography: Y Not Festival 2017
On a wind and rain-battered weekend in the Derbyshire countryside, the masses gathered for a musical spectacle that most had been looking forward to for a long time. Strewn across eleven stages, artists were set to entertain and dazzle throughout the four day...
