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Festival Review

Bulletproof 2026: Maruja, Sprints & Pussy Riot: Riot Days

Jun 4 – 6, 2026 at EartH, The Jago, The Shacklewell Arms & The Victoria

By Caspar Motley · June 9, 2026

Gig Review

Geese

March 25, 2026 at Eventim Apollo

“Let’s go, Geese!” · These three words, constituting a quarter of Geese’s full acceptance speech for the 2026 BRIT Award for International Group, are an apt summary of the goodwill available to this band of Brooklyn youngsters across the venues and music publications of Europe.

By Sheils · March 27, 2026

Gig Review

David Byrne

March 7, 2026 at SEC Armadillo

Optimism and paranoia come together in an exuberant, political show

By Linderon · March 13, 2026

Festival Review

Live At Leeds In The City 2025

November 15, 2025

The most important festival in the country, and a really damn good festival at that.

By Ali Al Hashimi · November 17, 2025

Gig Review

Maruja

November 13, 2025 at Electric Ballroom

Turning pain and violence into love and affection · A post-punk symphony of chaotic virtuosity

By Ali Al Hashimi · November 14, 2025

Festival Review

Mutations 2025

Nov 7 – 8, 2025 at Brighton

Brighton came to life for a weekend of eclectic music. · The city’s last festival of the year showcased its incredible music scene.

By Caspar Motley · November 12, 2025

Festival Review

End of the Road 2025

Aug 28 – 31, 2025 at Larmer Tree Gardens

Tropical Summer Ends in Glorious F-Storm · The beautifully set and adorned festival again offers the most interesting lineups and survives the downpours

By Jessica Jolly · September 5, 2025

Festival Review

Green Man 2025

Aug 14 – 17, 2025 at Glanusk Estate

Something for everyone at a scorching edition of Wales’ finest festival. · A music-loving community comes together every summer in Bannau Brycheiniog.

By Caspar Motley · August 24, 2025

Gig Review

Khruangbin

August 15, 2025 at Gunnersbury Park

On a beautifully sunny Friday afternoon, we headed down to London’s Gunnersbury Park to see Khruangbin and returning 00s legends TV on the Radio.

By Johnny Tightlips · August 22, 2025

Gig Review

Fontaines D.C.

August 15, 2025 at Wythenshawe Park

They may not speak much, but these future Glastonbury headliners let their music do the talking.

By Ali Al Hashimi · August 20, 2025

Gig Review

Geordie Greep

July 23, 2025 at Chalk

Former Black Midi frontman’s genius overshadowed by behaviour of oddly cultish fanbase · Geordie Greep headed to Brighton for the second time in his ‘solo’ career.

By Caspar Motley · July 31, 2025

Festival Review

Wide Awake 2025

May 23, 2025 at Brockwell Park

The inaugural Wide Awake festival in 2021 was my first after lockdown. Ever since, it’s heralded the start of festival season for me.

By Johnny Tightlips · May 30, 2025

Festival Review

Meltchester 2025

May 17, 2025 at Projekts Skatepark

Tucked away from the sun under a concrete fly-over of the Mancunian Way, a local skatepark is playing host to Meltchester Vol #4.

By Winslow Leach · May 28, 2025

Gig Review

WU LYF

May 21, 2025 at The Horse Hospital

A New Life Is Coming · WU LYF’s messianic return to London after 13 years.

By Josh Hadfield · May 27, 2025

Gig Review

Fat Dog

February 15, 2025 at Exeter Phoenix

Fat Dog maintain momentum of 2024 with sold out Exeter show early in extended tour run.

By Senator John Blutarsky · February 20, 2025

Festival Review

Pitchfork London 2024: Day 5

November 9, 2024 at EartH

Dalston Takeover · Marking the conclusion of Pitchfork London week, and spread across five venues in Dalston, this evening’s lineup is an embarrassment of riches.

By Dreams Burn Down · November 26, 2024