As the heatwave continued in the UK, it was a relief to be in the blessedly cool, air-conditioned Deaf Institute, and also great to be back in one of the best venues in Manchester (in my opinion!) Supporting Sumo Cyco…
Category: METAL
For years, a certain types of “expert” have insisted that Merseyside doesn’t have a real rock and metal scene. You’ve must have heard the lines: “Liverpool’s a pop city,” “Rock or Metal never took root there,” “It’s all indie bands…
We love Bearded Theory. The first major festival of the year and every time it proves to be the best long weekend of the UK festival season. It’s reputation for being one of the best (actually THE best) summer festival…
Archive Liverpool, tucked into the beating heart of the Baltic Triangle, is exactly the kind of room where a debut EP lands with maximum impact. The 175 capacity space feels intimate without being cramped, modern without losing its DIY soul,…
A three‑day rock extravaganza spread across two venues – The Gifford Arms and KK’s Steel Mill. Celebrating its 10th year while supporting local charities chosen by the city’s Mayor. A perfect blend of acoustic sets and high‑voltage rock. Honestly… what’s…
Fortunately, the drive from Bury in Lancashire to The Tivoli in Buckley didn’t involve too many of Wales’ now infamous 20mph zones, because if it had, Florence Black’s set would’ve felt like it was over quicker than the journey. As…