The Growlers were set to make one of their increasingly infrequent appearances this side of the Atlantic on a surprisingly warm November night. In the past few years the group have released a smattering of albums, Chines Fountain, Not Psych and City Club but they have rarely performed…
An evening with The Low Anthem is not a gig, but a holistic art piece which tests everything you think you know about music. In their sold out show, within a tightly packed Komedia, never before have I seen such day-to-day objects like beard trimmers, a typewriter and…
Every dark event requires a like-minded soundtrack and on a day in which the geopolitical landscape was shaken to its core, Preoccupations’ brand of morbid, fear-inducing post-punk proved to be the perfect accompaniment to the lingering sense of dread following the US election. Inaudible screeching rang out from the…
Tonight, from the outside, The Haunt looked like a deserted shipwreck as I walked up to the door through barely parted security fences. I was wondering if I had come to the right place, but, stepping through the double doors into the venue space I was relieved to feel…
In one of the most controversial periods in recent political history, with an imposing Brexit and the Trump election, never before has there been a better time to witness a set from iconic activist, Billy Bragg accompanied tonight by legendary singer-songwriter Joe Henry. Tonight’s set is one emphasising…
Since 2011 Farris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira have been making music as Cat’s Eyes. Those of you familiar with Badwan, and his day job band The Horrors, will be aware of his penchant for loud guitars, multi-layered tracks and a dark, moody aesthetic. Cat’s Eyes, however, take a step…
Merchandise were initially a standard three-piece punk band but have evolved into something completely different. However, the lo-fi, DIY era of the group still lingers in the back of frontman Carson Cox’s mind, “This all feels too adult to us. You’re all too polite and it’s very early,” he…
Every now and again you come across a band who are simply too special to ignore, Whitney are one of those bands. Their debut album Light Upon The Lake, combines the talents of six magnificent musicians who each bring their own spark to produce the rainbow of sonic…
Having never previously seen The Sleaford Mods perform but having enjoyed the recent album and latest single 'TCR' ( if just for the sheer bravado and vitriol sarcasm and wit of their music) I was more than curious to see how this would translate to the Dome stage. A…
The Shimmer Band were performing on Bonfire night lends itself to a host of firework jokes, of which I’ll spare you, but you get the picture. Shortly after forming in Bristol less than two years ago they managed to sell out their first gig off the back of a…