Outside of the yearly Jaņi Festival (Midsummer festival) that takes place at Catthorpe Manor, it is not often that the UK sees an act from Latvia playing in the country. Past standalone shows have included UK appearances from big names such as Carnival Youth, but the demand for Latvian artists to play their shows in […]
The Blackout at O2 Forum Kentish Town, London (Review)
While we lamented the death of the sub-£7 pint and considered the risk/reward of hauling our aging backs into the mosh pits, Welsh maverick sextet, The Blackout jumped around the stage like it’s still 2009, swirling microphones and chanting, “We are the children of the night, we are the children.” Maybe if we scream it back loud enough, […]
Poppy + Wargasm at KOKO, London (Review)
Would there be anyone, in 2014, on a YouTube deep-dive, stumbling across a sweetly spoken, surreal, and vaguely threatening young Poppy, who would have predicted the artistic direction that would lead to the packed balconies of a nu-metal show at KOKO? From the days of interviewing her plant and repeatedly saying her own name, she has […]
Catfish and the Bottlemen announce return and release new single
In a seismic comeback, multi-Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning giants Catfish and the Bottlemen are set to embark on a monumental new chapter. Today, the band unveiled their first new music in five years, dropping the anthemic and stadium-ready single “Showtime” via Island Records. The track, recorded in Los Angeles with multi-GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Sardy, showcases a […]
Don Broco at KOKO, London (Review)
With a trio of nights at KOKO, London, Don Broco drew their “Birthday Party” tour to a close, and we had a chance to check out the show on Dec. 18. Taking to the stage first, Ocean Grove from Melbourne, Australia, brought the energy early as they relentlessly stormed through their set, cramming in as many songs as they could […]
Daði Freyr at Pryzm, Kingston (Review)
Even the most seasoned giggoer may have had a bit of a shock walking into Pryzm Kingston on an unassuming Wednesday night. A cardboard cutout of Icelandic pop sensation Daði Freyr greeted me at the door, and at the bottom of the stairs, a Santa hat thrust was into my hands. The venue staff informed […]
Jenny Lewis + LA LOM at Ventura Music Hall, Ventura (Review + Photos)
Ventura Music Hall looks like just another storefront on the street but hides one of the city’s favorite music venues inside. Jenny Lewis opened her short West Coast Joy’all Ball Tour there, and her fans were ready for it. Opening for Lewis was the Los Angeles trio, LA LOM (Los Angeles League of Musicians.) They rocked the house with […]
Of Mice & Men, Caskets + Defects at Cabaret Sauvage, Paris (Review + Photos)
It’s been a while since we have seen Of Mice & Men playing in Paris. However, they returned to the French capital with a brand new album, Tether, released earlier this year. As the opening band, Defects had the difficult task of playing in a venue still filling up due to the early set time of 7.30 pm. It was […]
Beach Fossils, Turnover + Provoker at the House of Blues, Anaheim (Review + Photos)
On Sunday, Nov. 5, chill indie rock pervaded Anaheim’s House of Blues and brought a relaxing end to the weekend for Beach Fossils’ sold-out show promoting their newest album, Bunny. Priming the crowd first was Provoker, who mingled a prominent bass and beat rhythm with electronic synths and the smooth vocal verses reminiscent of R&B. Often […]
Nick Cave at The Orpheum Theater, Los Angeles (Review + Photos)
It is not easy to sell out the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, let alone sell it for three nights on a weekend when the city is overflowing with Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations. Nick Cave effortlessly accomplished this remarkable feat. Cave filled this beautiful historic theater with an eclectic ensemble of fans […]