Peace | Live Review & Photos
“Harrison looks like something from A Clockwork Orange as he sways about, shooting glances from eyes edgily marked with liner…”
Gnarwolves | Live Review
By the end of the show, a man has flashed the crowd from the stage, a giant disco ball has almost been detached from the ceiling, the band have ordered a rollerskater to leave the building and a moshpit double… Read More »
Gabrielle Aplin | Preview
Words: Richard Peck It’s been over eighteen months since I last saw this young singer-songwriter, born and raised in the Southwest. At that time she was touring her ‘Home’ EP and was mainly still known for her YouTube covers of… Read More »
Ducktails | Preview
Ducktails, the adopted moniker for Real Estate’s Matt Mondanille’s early solo recordings, have gradually progressed over the years into a fully-fledged band. Their show at The Louisiana, Bristol’s epicentre of musical talent, on the 24th August is the perfect opportunity… Read More »
Farmfest Diary - Friday
{View gallery here} Farmfest‘s reputation has boomed since it was founded many moons ago and this year it’s grown again, with more stages, more people and the same welcoming local ethos what could go wrong? The event remained the perfect… Read More »
Charlie Boyer & The Voyers
Words: Patti Aberhart Pictures: Lily Cook Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs, Start The Bus, 28/05/13 Upon entering Bristol’s familiar dimly lit cave of mischievous happenings that is Start the Bus, the kids are out to play, despite being a Tuesday… Read More »
Frankie & The Heartstrings
Words: Rhys Buchanan Frankie & The Heartstrings @ The Louisiana, 11th June 2013 You could say that Frankie & The Heartstrings are at the sink or swim stage in their career. The Sunderland tearaways next few releases will undoubtedly determine… Read More »
The Fall, Bobby Peru & Idles
Words: Alex Manford Photos: Louise Brady (View full album here!) The Fall, Trinity Centre, Bristol, Thursday 23 May “Just like his hero, Elvis Presley, he is a consummate showman…” That’s an old quote, paraphrased and half remembered, from ex-Fall member… Read More »
Tom Odell | Live Review
Having first performed in Bristol last November when he supported Jake Bugg, Tom Odell returned to the Thekla on Friday as the headline act following his recent meteoric breakthrough into mainstream consciousness. After scooping the Brits Critics’ Choice award at… Read More »
Evie Woods - ‘Relics’ | EP Review
Released: 24th October With a refreshing narrative approach to songwriting, often exiled in return for those dollar making choruses, this four track EP is a journey through various acoustic sub-genres, each track giving a breif glimpse into the future directions… Read More »