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LIVE REVIEW: The Dare @ New Century Hall, Manchester
New Century Hall was bouncing when Indie sleaze poster boy, The Dare, took the stage in his trademark black suit and glasses. It’s been...
Bella Moore
6 days ago


LIVE REVIEW: Michael Kiwanuka @ Manchester Apollo
Manchester Apollo is where legends make a name for themselves with the likes of Robbie  Willliams , The  Jam  and even Joan  Baez...
Bryn Evans
7 days ago


LIVE REVIEW: The Great Unwashed @ Night and Day Cafe, Manchester
The Great Unwashed , a greatly underrated Manchester-based band with a fast-growing reputation, took the city’s Night and Day Café venue...
Cormac O'Carroll
Mar 16


LIVE REVIEW: Permanent (Joy) @ The Jacaranda, Liverpool
Permanent (Joy) have skyrocketed in popularity after releasing their first few singles under their new moniker late last year. After...
Maisy Yates
Mar 16


LIVE REVIEW: Chloe Slater & Vincent's Last Summer @ YES Pink Room
According to Manchester based indie rock artist Chloe Slater , you can’t put a price on fun, but you can sure have a lot of it at her...
Rae Charlea
Mar 14


LIVE REVIEW: The Murder Capital @ Rough Trade, Liverpool
Above Liverpool’s Rough Trade record store, nearly 400 people clustered amid the ominous red-light hue in their venue space to see The...
Maili Jordan
Feb 28


LIVE REVIEW: KAWALA @ New Century Hall, Manchester
As we all know live music is one of, if not THE, main reason we love music so much, a live show can be an unforgettable experience,...
Ben Hacking
Feb 24


LIVE REVIEW: Hungry + Mleko @ YES Basement, Manchester
YES basement is such a rite of passage for local bands in and around Manchester. The low ceiling and intimate space, exuding the perfect...
Isi Warnes
Feb 9


LIVE REVIEW: Onomatoposter ft. alright (okay) & Do Nothing @ Future Yard, Birkenhead!
The new year has well and truly started and we’re all kicking back into gear (slowly). So, what better way to get back into the swing of...
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Jan 30

Top 10 North-West shows to see during Independent Venue Week 2025!
Independent Venue Week is not only seven days jam packed full of fantastic live shows hosted by all your favourite local venues, it's...
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Jan 27


LIVE REVIEW: Franz Ferdinand @ Grand Central Dome, Liverpool
A night in the company of Franz Ferdinand will leave you craving more guitar bands to return. The faces in the crowd may be slightly...
Neil Williams
Jan 14


LIVE RECAP: Best gigs of 2024
Wunderhorse @ O2 Academy, Liverpool Jacob Slater took to the Liverpool O2 Academy stage wielding his iconic Fender guitar back in...
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Dec 29, 2024


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Year's End Festival 2024
Is there a better way to close out the year than with one final day of new music discovery and frantic venue hopping around Manchester......
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Dec 8, 2024


Pulp, The Reytons and Kasabian headline Tramlines 2025 with Pulp curating the entire Friday Main Stage!
Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival has unveiled its eagerly awaited 2025 line-up, set to take over Hillsborough Park from 25th to 27th July...
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Nov 25, 2024


FAVOURITE DAYS FESTIVAL REVIEW: CASISDEAD @ Camp and Furnance
As part of Favourite Days Festival, Camp and Furnace hosted CASISDEAD for the Liverpool leg of his 'Artificial Interference' Tour. The...
Olivia McAnaney
Nov 17, 2024


LIVE REVIEW: The Saw Doctors @ Liverpool Olympia
Irish cult legends The Saw Doctors are back! They recently took over Liverpool Olympia for a memorable live performance that offered all...
Fintan Cleary
Nov 16, 2024


LIVE REVIEW: Courteeners @ Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool
Indie giants The Courteeners recently took to The Jacaranda Baltic for a wonderfully intimate performance. There is an undeniably long...
Bryn Evans
Nov 14, 2024


FAVOURITE DAYS FESTIVAL REVIEW: Yard Act @ Liverpool Olympia
"An unforgettable Favourite Days memory" As part of the inaugural Favourite Days festival , which recently took over venues across...
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Nov 11, 2024


LIVE REVIEW: Paul Weller @ Liverpool Olympia
On a cold Monday night, the Modfather himself Paul Weller had the Liverpool Olympia singing, clapping, and dancing from the first note....
Rae Charlea
Nov 7, 2024


LIVE REVIEW: The Cheap Thrills @ Liverpool Olympia
In the heart of Liverpool’s West Derby Road stands the Olympia Theatre , which, for one unforgettable night in November, belonged to The...
Lucy Holden
Nov 6, 2024
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