Annie Clark is a musical chameleon. Over her career, her stage persona, St Vincent, has embodied a multitude of characters – from a high-end dominatrix to a blonde-bobbed New York hustler and a candyfloss-haired goddess. Tonight, however, on tour with her latest album All Born Screaming, London was treated to a rare persona: Annie Clark […]
Lana Del Rey at Wembley Stadium: A Captivating Stadium Debut
After spending several weeks touring the rest of the UK on her first stadium tour, it was finally time for Wembley Stadium to be graced by 21st-century starlet Lana Del Rey, making her long-awaited debut. With a set resembling a traditional 1950s rural home—complete with a swimming pool—and wearing a gorgeous outfit inspired by the […]
Kneecap at Wide Awake 2025: A Riot in Four-Four Time
“This is a festival, not a court date,” joked Móglaí Bap halfway through Kneecap’s headlining set at Wide Awake 2025. The crowd laughed, then roared, then moshed. Welcome to Wide Awake Festival—the south London weekender that’s less about flower crowns and more about unapologetic politics, big basslines, and community in resistance. This year, with legal […]
Heilung at O2 Academy Brixton, London (Review)
Heilung don’t just play music – they create a world. From the moment the scent of burning herbs filled the venue and bird calls echoed softly through the space, it was clear this would be something special. The stage looked more like a forest altar than a concert setup, with branches, soft yellow lighting, and […]
Shania Twain at BST Hyde Park 2024, London (Review)
The sun was starting to set as Shania Twain was given a wild welcome to the magnificent setting of the BST Hyde Park festival in front of a sold-out crowd. “I’m very happy right now, London; thank you for having me back,” beamed Shania Twain, now 58, during her incredible 19-song set. Indeed, the last […]
Robbie Williams at BST Hyde Park 2024, London (Review)
Amongst his plethora of awards, Robbie Williams boasts the title of BRIT Icon, an honour only bestowed upon artists who have made a real and lasting impact on British culture. In 2016, Williams joined David Bowie and Elton John in this exclusive club. In 2024, bathed in the fading light of a beautiful July evening […]
SZA at BST Hyde Park 2024, London (Review)
In the first of two headline slots this weekend, SZA graced the stage of BST Hyde Park on Saturday night, ahead of her Glastonbury Festival set the following evening. Alongside Dua Lipa, the two women were set to be part of the festival’s first-ever double female headlined edition since its inception. Before this historical event, […]
PVRIS at Troxy, London (Review)
At the climactic finale of PVRIS’ European tour, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. As the band took the stage, the crowd erupted in a wave of excitement, ready to be swept away by the electrifying performance that was about to unfold. The evening kicked off with a brief yet captivating set by the up-and-coming […]
Kenya Grace at Gorilla, Manchester (Review)
Having started making music as a teenager, inspired by Disclosure and Aluna George, Kenya Grace now has her taste of success with “Strangers.” She is one of only two women who have written, performed, and produced a single on her own—the other being Kate Bush. Tonight, Kenya plays the first of two shows in Manchester. Support came […]
Audionasties at O2 Academy2 Islington, London (Review)
Punk four-piece Audionasties defied the fear of a sophomore slump with their second-ever show in London on Apr. 20, 2024, as part of InPop Presents at O2 Academy2 Islington. Their performance was a perfect blend of frenzy and refinement, a unique characteristic that set them apart. The Bedfordshire natives have played regularly in their home county. Still, […]