As the first glimpses of summer have graced the nation and festival season can be seen just around the corner, we have entered that magical time of the year when it feels like new music is being released every hour. There have been many huge album releases in recent weeks including Cage The Elephant and Loyle Carner to name a few, yet there was one that especially perked our interest...'The Ceiling', the third album from JAWS. So, we popped down to The O2 Ritz, Manchester to

It feels like the further we enter into 2019, the more divided the UK becomes. From national politics and the ever-present indecision around Brexit, to media deliberation over the ISIS bride and the Michael Jackson documentary. The media seems to be promoting debates that do not push for a solution but seem to simply point the finger at who is right or wrong. Even the discussion around feminism often seems to be creating a media battle between women and men rather than workin

Now that the Christmas decorations have been firmly put away, the new year’s resolutions have already veered off track, and we have been gifted our first 2019 pay day, we can see that gig season is well and truly underway. What better place to kick off our live reviews for the new year than witnessing two of the UK’s brightest rising artists in the compact surroundings of Manchester’s The Deaf Institute. With Ten Tonnes quickly gathering a huge following ahead of his debut al

For artists originating from outside of the UK or USA, it is often hard to establish a career. This is not to say that the rest of the world offers no support for their native musicians, yet these two musical hubs are a huge platform that can completely transform the career of a band overnight. Breaking onto the scene in one of these countries is a must. One group that have have mastered this art are the Australian three-piece DMA’S. Since their inception in 2012 they have de

"The gates to Columbia were open, and we, as an audience, were invited to discover what lay the other side of the crumbling walls." After producing one of the greatest albums of the year, a concept record titled 'Columbia' [READ OUR REVIEW OF THE ALBUM HERE] ("an alternate world informed by reality”), we were craving for the chance to see this stomping audio performed in a visual arena. Even on arrival, it was clear that they were ensuring that the concept of the album ran th

"If you ever attend a Rev’s show, expect to be dripping in sweat, swamped by the bassline and smiling from ear to ear on a wild acid trip." With clouds building ominously and the dreary night starting to quell the weekend’s excitement, it felt as though the whole city needed a big fat endorphin hit to remind it that it was a Saturday night! Well, there isn’t much of a better remedy for this slump than the thick Indie-dance sounds of Reverend And The Makers compressed into wha

“Blending electronic, Psychedelic textures with the rolling angsty sounds of America’s West Coast, ‘Black Rainbow Sound’ traps you inside a sonic swell that you cannot escape” Now that the icy winds have started to hit our shores, it is confirmation that the summer festival season is firmly behind us. No longer can we hope for those idyllic warm summer evenings, watching open air live music with a cold beer in hand. Although the alcohol might be a mainstay across this transit

Considering it was the second night of their brand new UK tour, promoting their upcoming second album 'Group Therapy', you’d expect some teething problems, but this was not the case for Eliza and the Bear, who smashed their set in front of a sold out crowd at Heartbreakers in Southampton. Warming up the crowd were two ranging sets, one from London based How’s Harry whose energy on stage were a pleasure to watch, and one from Brighton based Island Club who clearly have a big f

A city is defined by its culture. The artistic backdrop that a city’s inhabitants create, carve out a city landscape unique to them. However, it is not the major stadium concerts or nationwide cultural icons that define this, it is the underground circuit of live music and artistic events that perpetuate the constant buzz of city life. For a place such as Liverpool, with such a rich musical history, this is even more true, and over the years various sub-cultures have formed a

2018 seems to be the summer of festivals for Catfish and the Bottlemen. This is a testament to the great development of this indie four-piece, who seamlessly captivate any audience ranging from intimate shows to headlining festivals. This meteoric rise to the top of festival bills will not come as a shock to anyone who has witnessed a live performance from the Welsh outfit, fronted by singer Van McCann, as you cannot help get sucked in by their bouncy lyrics and energetic rif

What a past couple of months it has been for new music, with a whole host of new albums from Blossoms, DMA's, Courtney Barnett and many more. Perhaps the most significant of these new releases was 'Nihilistic Glamour Shots', the debut album from Cabbage. Wait... their debut album? Well yeah, we'll get to that in a minute, but to celebrate the record, the Mossley quintet hosted an extravagant night of their favourite new artists, all bringing with them an expected level of pol

For a city that is bursting to the rim with musical culture, the responsibility falls on the shoulders of the youth to perpetuate the underground circuit and evolve the identity of the city landscape, and after creating our 'Best of Liverpool' Spotify playlist [Listen here], we have become even more aware of the growing trend amongst Liverpool musicians. Along with the re-birth of psychedelia, Liverpool has become the home of the lighter side of Indie, taking mellow, jangly r

Otherkin We have been following these guys for a while now and we've loved every single minute of it. The only thing we hadn't done was see them live! But that's all changed and WOW..they take live to another level. After beating the likes of Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran and The Killers to clinch #2 in the Irish Album charts with their debut release (read our review here )we couldn't wait to hear what it sounded like in a cramped , sweaty venue in Liverpool. Friday night was the p

Blending 1980's garage punk from the heart of Detroit with the best of Liverpool's local talent, this gig was set to be one of the most culturally rich garage/psych nights the city had seen in a while.... And it didn't disappoint ! Attracting a host of high-profile characters within the Liverpool music scene it became not only a night of full throttle punk from start to finish but also a thriving environment offering proof that Liverpool's music status is back on the up. Minc

If only there were more events like this happening around Liverpool , then the city wouldn't be stuck in the current musical crisis it is going through. Hosted by headliners Skinner's Lane , it was a night showcasing everything we are all about here at BOOT MUSIC, with the whole event managing to produce the rare blend of featuring some of the best emerging local artists whilst holding a non money-driven atmosphere. There was a mutual appreciation for what the three lads at S

After exploding onto the scene last year , Stockport quintet Blossoms have been everywhere over the past 12 months , forcing their way into the view of the whole nation. If you haven't heard of these lads by now then firstly, you must have been hiding under a rock last year but on the plus side, your in for a treat! We finally got down to one of their mesmerizing live performances to experience the show. Picture by Keith Ainsworth for Get into this Blossoms Blossoms manage to

ALL PHOTOS BY @Jesslatham_ on Twitter - The four Sheffield lads, who's music has won the hearts of just about every Northern, indie loving girl. Holding possibly one of the biggest rises to fame within their field last year, they grew out of the circle of low key boy bands struggling to make a name for themselves and became one of the most talked about upcoming indie artists. Along with their growing awareness came an increased credibility as people began to realize their was

Cage The Elephant instantly became our favourite live band here at BOOT MUSIC when we first saw them a few years a go. We returned to see them last month at The Royal Albert Hall, Manchester, to see if they have kept that fact alive. For a band that began their live career playing dirty underground venues across Southern-Eastern America, it seems somewhat peculiar seeing them play at such a grand venue such as. However, the band seem to have a priceless ability to turn even t

As one of the most icon bands to come out of Liverpool this side of the millennium, 'The Coral' reached UK number 1 in their prime and returned earlier this year with their 8th studio album , 'Distance Inbetween' . The new release really emphasized the more psychedelic side of the band's music and brought with it a less catchy sound perhaps but certainly a more hard-hitting feel packed full of energy and musical brilliance. With their UK tour drawing to a close, what better w

For many of the Saturday night attendance, they had just endured their first week back in college, so what better way to shake of the school slump with a night of messy indie-rock in the heart of Liverpool. Although September does mark the end to festival season , it also signals the return of your weekly dose of local live music. The small Liverpool bar , renowned for it's musical atmosphere played host to a number of local acts, most notably, four-piece 'Vonverras Vonverras