Nottingham duo, Sleaford Mods, are about to play their biggest headline show to date at London’s 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace. Before they do, they are on a run of shows across the UK and Europe including a stop at a sold out Bristol O2 Academy. They seem to stop off here every two years or […]
Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: Ashnikko w/ Hemlocke Springs // The Marble Factory, Bristol // 9th December, 2023
Surprisingly, this is Ashnikko’s first headline show in Bristol. Arriving the week after their huge 10,000 capacity Alexandra Palace show, the sold-out Marble Factory gig is a more intimate affair for the singer/rapper. Despite the early start, larger than usual queues stretched down the street before the 6pm door opening time as excited fans waited […]
Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: The Big Moon w/ Liz Lawrence // The Marble Factory, Bristol // 14th December, 2023
Bassist Celia Archer tells the audience that The Big Moon’s last headline show in Bristol was at the 450-capacity The Fleece. There’s almost 4 times as many people in the room tonight which shows how they have continued to grow in popularity since the release of their debut album back in 2017. The indie quartet […]
Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: Sky Ferreira // The Marble Factory, Bristol // 1st April 2024
Any sense of unease ahead of Sky Ferreira’s long-awaited Bristol debut is quickly and loudly dismantled by the 60 minutes of electrifying goth pop lapped up by this adoring audience. Of course, that uncertainty is not unfounded. Sky’s career has had more stop-starts than probably any other musician in recent history. It’s been 11 years […]
Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: The Zutons // The Marble Factory, Bristol // 12th April 2024
If you went to an indie disco, festival or even turned on the radio at any point between 2004 and 2009 then part of your life was soundtracked by The Zutons. The Liverpudlian indie band split 15 years ago but have now regrouped for their Nile Rodgers and Ian Broudie-produced fourth album, “The Big Decider”. […]
Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: Holly Humberstone w/ Medium Build // Beacon, Bristol // 15th March 2024
The queue for Holly Humberstone’s Bristol gig loops around the Beacon’s foyer long before doors are due to open. It is not dissimilar to waiting for a major pop act’s arena show; a mix of ages, younger audience members carrying homemade signs and dressed in Holly’s trademark y2k grunge aesthetic. The BRIT award-winning singer-songwriter was […]
Continue ReadingNEW MUSIC: The Lemon Twigs Release Single “How Can I Love Her More?” Ahead of Album Drop
The Lemon Twigs, comprising sibling duo Brian and Michael D’Addario, unveil their latest single “How Can I Love Her More?” from their upcoming album “A Dream Is All We Know,” set for release on May 3rd via Captured Tracks. Wrestling with themes of love and lost love, the track showcases the band’s multi-instrumentalist prowess, featuring […]
Continue ReadingBIG SPECIAL Share Darkly Contemplative Single ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’ from Debut Album
BIG SPECIAL unveil their latest single ‘BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE’ from their highly anticipated debut album POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES, set to release on May 10th via SO Recordings. Lead vocalist Joe Hicklin’s emotive delivery navigates themes of fear, redemption, and the complexities of mental health struggles. The album, a poignant exploration of depression and […]
Continue ReadingThe Dandy Warhols Release Darkly Anxious Love Song ‘I Will Never Stop Loving You’ Featuring Debbie Harry
The Dandy Warhols have released “I Will Never Stop Loving You,” the fourth single from The Dandy Warhols’ latest album “ROCKMAKER.” Featuring vocals from the legendary Debbie Harry, the track delves into the shadows of obsession with a darkly anxious tone. Courtney Taylor-Taylor describes it as the only true ‘love song’ he has ever written, […]
Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: Say She She w/ Nia Wyn // SWX, Bristol // 9th March 2024
It’s hard to imagine a better band for a Saturday night than Brooklyn-based trio, Say She She. If you’ve heard their 2023 album, Silver, then you already know to expect an evening of exhilarating disco. Indeed, a number of people in the audience have arrived in their finest sparkles. The show was originally set to […]
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