Bearded Theory, Catton Park, Derbyshire (20-24 May)
Bearded Theory is now a major UK festival player, with the likes of The Pixies, The Damned and Lambrini Girls impressing in the sun. Continue reading
Live Reviews
The Miserable Rich – Hope & Ruin, Brighton (2nd April 2026)
I’ve seen The Miserable Rich play as many times as almost any other band over the last 18 or so years, but this was only the second time in the last 12 after they had taken a hiatus between 2012… Continue reading
Echo and the Bunnymen – Roundhouse, London (18 March, 2026)
Echo and the Bunnymen are still tripping down memory lane, and long may it continue. Continue reading
Sunny Afternoon, Nottingham Theatre Royal – 17 February, 2026
We catch the Nottingham leg of the latest tour of Sunny Afternoon, the life-affirmingly fun tribute to the music of The Kinks. Continue reading
LollapaGooza 3 – Hope and Ruin, Brighton (25 October, 2025)
Homework, Mary Shelley, Chris TT and Gemma Rogers among the many acts to excel at this showcase of bands in Brighton organised by Goo Records. Continue reading
End of the Road Festival Review ( August 28-31, 2025)
Throwing Muses, Westside Cowboy, Sharon Van Etten and Father John Misty among the highlights at this year’s End of the Road Festival. Continue reading
Victorious Festival, Southsea Common (August 22, 2025)
Victorious Festival seems to be an event that hasn’t quite decided what it wants to be. Continue reading
Greenman Festival 2025 Review
John Grant and Kneecap among the highlights of one of our favourite annual events, Greenman Festival 2025. Continue reading
Idles Block Party – Queen Square, Bristol (August 1, 2025)
Idles’ triumphant return to Bristol, supported by Lambrini Girls and Soft Play. Continue reading
Glastonbury Festival 2025 Review
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker was among the masters of stage craft at a sun soaked, heat filled and politically charged Glastonbury Festival 2025. Continue reading