I don't know what to expect as I make my way down to Nottingham. An iconic band of the scene...only two bands on the roster...midweek gig...colour me surprised with the amount of people packing Rock City out before the support has even come on. All ages and genders present. All here to catch the legendary … Continue reading Gig Review: Alkaline Trio / lowlives – Rock City, Nottingham (23rd July 2024)
Author: Jayne
Gig Review: Waterlines / Eschalon / Skies Turn Black – Boom, Leeds (31st May 2024)
Three bands of growing popularity are to treat us tonight at Boom Leeds. The venue has been a great place for grassroots musicians to reach new audiences and with the community coming together last year to stop its closure, it’s clear it’s a venue with much importance to the bands it serves. Tonight, I’m looking … Continue reading Gig Review: Waterlines / Eschalon / Skies Turn Black – Boom, Leeds (31st May 2024)
Gig Review: The Dangerous Summer / Cold Years / Ocean Thieves – The Leadmill, Sheffield (21st May 2024)
Well that hot weather was short lived if you're in Yorkshire. Ironic, given the band I'm seeing tonight is called The Dangerous Summer. The band are performing a special show ahead of their Slam Dunk Festival appearance. Ocean Thieves are a four piece band from our very own South Yorkshire. This band has landed a … Continue reading Gig Review: The Dangerous Summer / Cold Years / Ocean Thieves – The Leadmill, Sheffield (21st May 2024)
Gig Review: Creeper / Zetra / Naut – The Leadmill, Sheffield (23rd March 2024)
Creeper are a Southampton formed band who have been making their name known for about 10 years now. The band have a macabre background, with vampiric tendencies tingling their lore. After a successful tour promoting their newest album, Sanguivore, last year, Creeper are embarking on a UK tour supporting smaller venues and promoters. I made … Continue reading Gig Review: Creeper / Zetra / Naut – The Leadmill, Sheffield (23rd March 2024)
Gig Review: Novelists / The Word Alive / Elwood Stray / Ashen – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (23rd February 2024)
After some confusion about the starting times, I made it to the venue to witness some new faces for myself and see one of the first bands I ever discovered in my early teens live for the first time. The Word Alive are on tour as the main support for Novelists (both bands promoting their … Continue reading Gig Review: Novelists / The Word Alive / Elwood Stray / Ashen – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (23rd February 2024)
Gig Review: TesseracT / Unprocessed / The Callous Daoboys – Rock City, Nottingham (20th February 2024)
The weather is wet and the sky is gray as we find ourselves drawn to Rock City for a night of some innovative bands, with the UK’s almighty TesseracT at the helm. The Callous Daoboys opened up the night for us. I have heard many praises for this American mathcore band as of late, but … Continue reading Gig Review: TesseracT / Unprocessed / The Callous Daoboys – Rock City, Nottingham (20th February 2024)