Review – State Champs, Bristol O2 Academy, February 19th
On the second night of the UK leg of their European tour, State Champs returned to Bristol’s O2 Academy with a performance that was equal […]
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Review – The Wombats, Marble Factory, February 16th
The Wombats Electrify The Marble Factory with an Exclusive Setlist Surprise Bristol’s Marble Factory, a staple of the city’s live music scene, played host to […]
Review – Cory Wong, Bristol O2 Academy, February 14th
Picture this: It’s Valentines Day. You’re in the crowd of a packed o2 Academy. What could possibly be so important that your partner persuades you […]
France’s Zaho De Sagazan brings live show to Bristol, 28th Feb
LA SYMPHONIE DES ÉCLAIRS (LE DERNIER DES VOYAGES) OUT NOW “Her album, is dark and sonorous, a chiaroscuro of EDM-inflected pop songs that reflect heartbreak […]
Review – Trashed, The Lanes, February 8th
Trashed: Emo Punk’s Unrelenting Force There’s a certain kind of nostalgia that kicks in the moment Trashed strike their first chord. The Bristol trio channel […]
Review – The Makings, Full Moon & Attic Bar, 7th February
The Makings: A Masterclass in Live Performance It’s rare to attend a gig that leaves you exhilarated, uplifted, and completely spellbound—but The Makings’ Friday night […]
Review – Phoenix Lake, The Exchange, February 2nd
Since their formation in 2018, Nottingham’s Phoenix Lake has been carving out a formidable presence in the UK’s melodic metal scene. Led by the commanding […]
Review – Conquer Divide, The Thekla, January 27th
There are few greater joys than going into a show unfamiliar with a support band and leaving with a new addition to your regular listening […]
Review – The Skimmity Hitchers at The Urban Indoor Wassail, The Exchange, 17th January
On Friday night, I had the full Bristol (or should I say “Brizzle”) experience at The Exchange, celebrating with Skimmity Hitchers during their Urban Indoor […]
Preview – Beth Hart, Bristol Beacon tickets available NOW!
“Hart as a writer and performer knows exactly what she is doing and her songs are often deeplypersonal memories put to music, revealing, raw and […]