The more things change, the more they stay the same. We started 2021 locked up because of a virus and it’s looking like we may end it in a similar fashion. And much like every other year I’m written one of these year-end reviews, I’m flabbergasted that we’re at the end of another calendar year … Continue reading Crew Review 2021: Ross – Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Tag: Haggard Cat
EP Review: Haggard Cat – Cheer Up
Whilst every band collectively had their teeth kicked in by the inability to tour with the exception of Smashmouth (they really weren’t the sharpest tools in the shed, were they?), not many got it worse than Haggard Cat. Releasing their second album, Common Sense Holiday, in March 2020 with a tour in the same month … Continue reading EP Review: Haggard Cat – Cheer Up
2020 Crew Review: Ross – Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Usually, these articles start with a “Wow, is it that time again?” But this year, it feels like it’s been a marathon to get to this point, rather than a sprint. Probably because, well...y’know. While the bottom may have dropped out the live music industry in a momentous fashion, we’ve still had the opportunity to … Continue reading 2020 Crew Review: Ross – Deputy Editor-in-Chief
The Tours That Never Were – fundraiser for underground bands
Another fundraiser for bands and crew has been announced - a great cause to help keep those in the music industry afloat until they can get back on the road. Full details in the press release below... As we all know, COVID-19 has resulted in many of the UK's most hard-working underground touring acts being … Continue reading The Tours That Never Were – fundraiser for underground bands
Gig Review: The Virginmarys / Haggard Cat / Broozer – Redrum, Stafford (11th December 2019)
It wouldn’t be the end of the year without The Virginmarys gracing stages across the country to see it off in style. With their unique brand of explosive hard rock, it’s very much a guarantee that they’ll deliver an incredible performance. First off, it’s the support acts. It’s been years since we’ve had a good … Continue reading Gig Review: The Virginmarys / Haggard Cat / Broozer – Redrum, Stafford (11th December 2019)
Gig Review: Employed To Serve / Loathe / Haggard Cat – Classic Grand, Glasgow (11th May 2019)
Woking’s Employed To Serve brought their A-game for this album launch show (which was paired with a release day gig in London the previous night) for Eternal Forward Motion, the hotly-tipped hardcore quintet’s marvellous third full-length For the evening’s early start, the first band of the night, Haggard Cat provided an enjoyable introduction to proceedings. … Continue reading Gig Review: Employed To Serve / Loathe / Haggard Cat – Classic Grand, Glasgow (11th May 2019)