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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, […]
Nadine Shah at New Century, Manchester (Review)
Filthy Underneath is the latest offering from Nadine Shah and her most personal record yet. The album focuses on the battles she has faced with addiction since losing her mother to cancer. “French Exit” takes you through the torment of her suicide attempt, “just a French exit/ a quiet little way out/ nothing explicit/ Nina to drown […]
Mother Vulture at Rough Trade, Bristol (Review)
“I saved Mother Vulture,” read the free pin badges on the merch table at Rough Trade Bristol—a heartfelt token of appreciation from a band deeply grateful for the unwavering support of their beloved fans. Back in late December, Mother Vulture fell foul of the unfortunate rite of passage impacting too many touring bands nowadays. Their van was not […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fall Out Boy at Honda Center, Anaheim (Review)
Fall Out Boy brought some new friends for a sold-out show at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, for the second round of their So Much For (2our) Dust Tour. The line for the outdoor merchandise booth was wrapped around the corner of the vast complex before the doors even opened to let in the […]