REVIEW: BRISTOL FEAR OF FICTION FESTIVAL 2012

REVIEW: BRISTOL FEAR OF FICTION FESTIVAL 2012

All in all, this was a huge triumph for a rookie festival. The venues were perfect distances from each other; there was a wide-range of genres, bands and DJs to choose from.…

REVIEW: DELPHIC AT BRISTOL THEKLA (30/10/12)

REVIEW: DELPHIC AT BRISTOL THEKLA (30/10/12)

Three years ago, Delphic threatened to run off with the indie dance floors…

REVIEW: DRY THE RIVER AT BATH KOMEDIA (31/10/12)

REVIEW: DRY THE RIVER AT BATH KOMEDIA (31/10/12)

Having never been to the Komedia before, I have to say that it’s a rather stunning venue. Big enough to host bands such as this but small enough for the gig to remain intimate. …

REVIEW: REVEREND AND THE MAKERS AT BRISTOL 02 ACADEMY (25/10/12)

REVIEW: REVEREND AND THE MAKERS AT BRISTOL 02 ACADEMY (25/10/12)

The band still sounded incredibly airtight regardless, their bouncing rhythms and steady hooks hadn’t wained over the years of their lifespan as a band but what was suffering was the look.…

REVIEW: SWN FESTIVAL 2012

REVIEW: SWN FESTIVAL 2012

Escaping from the bustle of the city centre and its charms, we headed to the Reardon Smith lecture Theatre, at the Uni, to see John Grant play a rare one off gig in the UK as he prepares to unveil his new album, 'Pale Green Ghosts'.…

REVIEW: HOT CHIP + DJANGO DJANGO AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (15/10/12)

REVIEW: HOT CHIP + DJANGO DJANGO AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (15/10/12)

It’s songs from the latest album that really stand out. ‘Night & Day’ – which has a most excellent video directed by the one and only Peter Serafinowitcz – battles Hot Chip’s back catalogue as their most catchy tune to date and the crowd certainly agree.…

REVIEW: BO NINGEN AT BRISTOL FLEECE (08/10/12)

REVIEW: BO NINGEN AT BRISTOL FLEECE (08/10/12)

There is a certain gleeful abandonment about the way they play, yes it is big and loud but also really delicately put together, building into walls of psychedelic blasts, before breaking down again.…

REVIEW: GOAN DOGS AT BRISTOL CROFT (06/10/12)

REVIEW: GOAN DOGS AT BRISTOL CROFT (06/10/12)

The stylish fellas fly the flag for homegrown desert rock like a beacon of hope in a scene saturated with forgettable indie rock bands.…

REVIEW: LEOPALLOOZA FESTIVAL 2012

REVIEW: LEOPALLOOZA FESTIVAL 2012

The echoes of music, fun and laughter have been replaced to the…

WESTCOUNTRY’S BEN WALLACE TRIUMPHS AT RED BULL EMPIRE OF DIRT

WESTCOUNTRY’S BEN WALLACE TRIUMPHS AT RED BULL EMPIRE OF DIRT

Bournemouth’s Ben Wallace was crowned Britain’s first BMX champion of the summer,…

REVIEW: TRIBES AT THEKLA, BRISTOL (25/04/12)

REVIEW: TRIBES AT THEKLA, BRISTOL (25/04/12)

London Calling’s playing and the kids are getting pretty restless. In their…

REVIEW: JLS AT CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA (20/03/12)

REVIEW: JLS AT CARDIFF MOTORPOINT ARENA (20/03/12)

On arriving at Cardiff CIA one can only imagine what awaits inside.…

REVIEW: THE MACCABEES AT CARDIFF GREAT HALL (17/03/12)

REVIEW: THE MACCABEES AT CARDIFF GREAT HALL (17/03/12)

The Maccabees are currently at top of their game, having already been…

REVIEW: 3 DOORS DOWN AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (14/03/12)

REVIEW: 3 DOORS DOWN AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (14/03/12)

3 Doors Down are that kind of band that are still capable…

REVIEW: FIELD MUSIC AT BRISTOL FLEECE (23/02/12)

REVIEW: FIELD MUSIC AT BRISTOL FLEECE (23/02/12)

There’s a sea of bobbing heads at tonight’s packed out Fleece and…

REVIEW: BRAND NEW + I AM THE AVALANCHE + THE XCERTS AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY (17/02/12)

REVIEW: BRAND NEW + I AM THE AVALANCHE + THE XCERTS AT CARDIFF UNIVERSITY (17/02/12)

A small state of chaos has broken out in Cardiff Student Union’s…

REVIEW: TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS AT BRISTOL THEKLA (15/02/12)

REVIEW: TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS AT BRISTOL THEKLA (15/02/12)

Warming up the crew tonight is Seye, or as he cleverly markets…

REVIEW: JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW AT BRISTOL ANSON ROOMS (11/02/12)

REVIEW: JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW AT BRISTOL ANSON ROOMS (11/02/12)

James Vincent McMorrow seems to be genuinely overwhelmed by adoring reception of…

REVIEW: KINA GRANNIS AT BRISTOL THEKLA (07/02/12)

REVIEW: KINA GRANNIS AT BRISTOL THEKLA (07/02/12)

Tonight this old ship plays host to YouTube sensation Kina Grannis. Kina’s…

REVIEW: PANIC AT THE DISCO AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (31/01/12)

REVIEW: PANIC AT THE DISCO AT BRISTOL O2 ACADEMY (31/01/12)

Bristol’s sold out show tonight welcoming the international emo-pop stars Panic! At…

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