Microwave released their new album, Let’s Start Degeneracy, on Apr. 26, 2024, about a week before starting their U.S. tour. This album marks a shift for the band from post-hardcore to a refined and eclectic pop sound, a change that accompanies the band’s attempt to put some things to bed. The album’s title seems to have […]
Kaiser Chiefs at Troxy, London (Review & Photos)
Kaiser Chiefs followed their new album, Easy Eighth, with a spring tour, with the penultimate date taking place at London’s Troxy. What a night! The fantastic set list included older favorites with new album tracks; the crowd sang along at the top of their lungs. The energy coming from the stage was matched by the audience, […]
Swim School at Deaf Institute, Manchester (Review)
They poetically describe themselves as a “Tesco value Wolf Alice,” but having toured with Inhaler, played festivals such as TRNSMT, and featured on the converted Radio 1 Future Artists show, Scottish outfit Swim School are making waves with their style of indie-rock music. The three-piece commenced their tour with a sold-out show at Manchester’s Deaf Institute. Having […]
Trophy Eyes at O2 Academy Islington, London (Review & Photos)
Thursday night saw Australian pop-punk quartet Trophy Eyes closing out the UK leg of their tour at London’s jam-packed and intimate O2 Academy Islington. Following the release of their emotional, contemplative 2023 album Suicide and Sunshine, it was apparent why the band created the music they did as the crowd joined their voices to the chorus, converting melancholy […]
Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties – In Lieu of Flowers (Review)
In Lieu of Flowers, the third studio album from Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties, adds another chapter to West’s ongoing saga. AW20’s previous two studio albums and EP took a personal approach to how West grappled with grief, loss, and divorce. What makes this group unique is that Aaron West is completely made up. He’s […]
Kim Petras joins Madonna on stage for The Celebration Tour Finale in Miami
Last night, Miami’s Kaseya Center saw an electrifying convergence of pop royalty as Kim Petras made a surprise appearance alongside Madonna as a vogue judge, bringing a sensational end to Madonna‘s triumphant three-day takeover of the city for her highly anticipated The Celebration Tour. In a moment that left fans buzzing with excitement, Kim Petras […]
Everything Everything at New Century, Manchester (Review)
Having recently released their seventh studio album, Mountainhead, Everything Everything continued their tour in Manchester. It was the first of two sold-out nights at New Century before traveling to the UK and winding up in Australia. Support came in the form of Nottingham-based quartet The Divorce, who entered on stage to a surprisingly crowded venue early on in […]
Neck Deep at Alexandra Palace, London (Review & Photos)
There was always a reason why, out of all 2010s pop-punk bands, Neck Deep lasted beyond just the viral TikTok song to skyrocket to success. It was clear from the moment they took the stage for their biggest headlining (and sold-out) show to date at London’s Alexandra Palace that they were always meant for the bigger things. […]
Chris Shiflett at Electric Ballroom, London (Review & Photos)
Chris Shiflett is best known as the lead guitarist in Foo Fighters. Unless you are a fan, you may not know that he also makes fantastic solo music. Following the release of his solo album Lost at Sea, Shiflett toured the UK with his band, Fox Fagan on bass and Robert Jolly on drums. On Mar. […]
Taking Back Sunday at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (Review & Photos)
Counting Taking Back Sunday amongst the recent throwback revival of early 2000s rock is perhaps more complex than it first appears. The New York quartet are the sort of band that never entirely left the consciousness. Unlike their contemporaries, their last new music wasn’t 10 to 15 years ago, having continually but perhaps sporadically put out new […]