Review – Lacuna Coil, Bristol O2 Academy, 26th October
Few bands truly attain legendary status, but Lacuna Coil—a band whose name translates to “empty spiral,” mirroring their outlook on life—has reached those heights. Italy’s […]
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Review – GOAT, Bristol O2 Academy, October 25th
There are few greater mysteries in the musical world than Swedish experimental group Goat. Supposedly raised in a remote Northern commune in Korpilombolo, the Gothenburg—based […]
Review – Bob Vylan, Marble Factory, October 25th
Bob Vylan doesn’t need press approval, which is just as well—there’s freedom in knowing their creative integrity won’t bend to anyone’s expectations. Last night’s sold-out […]
Interview & review special with Bôa, following last week’s gig at Thekla, Bristol
For all its downfalls and caveats, social media does have the undeniable potential to produce truly positive outcomes — and for the ardent followers of […]
Review – Mallory Knox, Bristol O2 Academy, October 15th
After two cracking support sets from Gürl and Call Me Amor, the excitement for headliners Mallory Knox at the O2 Academy was palpable. Despite it […]
Review – Call Me Amour, Bristol O2 Academy, 15th October
Following a blistering performance from Gürl that left the O2 Academy buzzing for more, Call Me Amour took to the stage with a mix of […]
Review – China Bears, The Exchange, October 11th
It is 2 pm on a Friday when I find myself at a loose end, unsure of what to do with my evening. I check […]
Review – Jet, Marble Factory, October 11th
Last Friday at the Marble Factory in Bristol, Jet took to the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark debut album *Get Born*. […]
Review – James Bay, The Fleece, 8th October
Motorways, bridges, and roads may be closed due to immense flooding, but that did not stop myself and 450 other fans from packing out the […]
Review – The Dandy Warhols, O2 Academy, 6th October
On the tour’s final night, The Dandy Warhols put on a celebratory ode to their hipster roots. Here I was, listening to the music that […]