Skip to content
Reviews
Live Music

Reviews

Gig Review
James Blake
October 28, 2026 at O2 Academy Bristol
An intimate and captivating show, connecting all fans in a cathartic and soulful experience.
By Ava Manthorpe · November 3, 2026
Festival Review
Mutations 2026
Oct 23 – 24, 2026 at Chalk, The Hope & Ruin & Patterns
Taking place across ten locations throughout the city, the festival champions the next generation of bands in its showcase of indie, post-punk and beyond.
By Caspar Motley · November 2, 2026
Gig Review
Gurriers
October 23, 2026 at O2 Institute Birmingham
A floor-shattering performance that sets the bar for post-punk music.
By Ali Al Hashimi · October 27, 2026
Gig Review
Boris
October 14, 2026 at Gorilla
20 years on from the release of Pink, Boris and their fans show just how adored an album it still is.
By Luke Morley · October 21, 2026
Gig Review
Don Broco
October 12, 2026 at HERE
The sold-out show contained plenty of material for fans old and new as the expert musicianship on the stage was paired perfectly with the energetic crowd below.
By Caspar Motley · October 19, 2026
Gig Review
Man/Woman/Chainsaw
October 6, 2026 at Hare & Hounds
The band make a huge splash that will continue to be felt for a long time.
By Ali Al Hashimi · October 9, 2026
Gig Review
The Molotovs
September 24, 2026 at O2 Academy Birmingham
The sibling duo build anticipation for their second album.
By Eryn Macaulay · September 29, 2026
Gig Review
Formal Sppeedwear
September 11, 2026 at The Underground
A night full of fantastic art rock that felt like it had set the clock back to the ‘70s
By Luke Morley · September 18, 2026
Festival Review
End of the Road 2026
Sept 3 – 6, 2026 at Larmer Tree Gardens
Anna von Hausswolff, caroline, Kiran Leonard, and Shallowater lead with stellar sets · The UK’s best festival for the inquisitive music fan celebrates its 20th anniversary.
By Josh Hadfield · September 11, 2026
Festival Review
Manchester Psych Fest 2026
September 5, 2026 at Projekts Skatepark, Manchester Apollo, The Ritz & Academy 1
A day that could easily have been defined by one runaway success story instead finds its highlights across the board — from rising stars to cult icons.
By Winslow Leach · September 10, 2026
Festival Review
Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026
September 5, 2026 at The Dissection Room, Main Hall & Usher Hall
Polka-dot-covered aliens help the festival grow to its biggest and best year yet.
By McShed · September 10, 2026
Festival Review
Brighton Psych Fest 2026
September 4, 2026 at Corn Exchange, Komedia & Patterns
A compact, varied multi-venue festival with a strong focus on community and musicianship — a great festival to end the summer with.
By Farhaan Patel · September 9, 2026