Live Reviews

Anathema LIVE @ The Garage, Highbury & Islington

The post-progressive British label Kscope was celebrating its 5th anniversary in style last week by putting on two nights of music; showcasing four of their best acts each time at The Garage in Highbury & Islington. The Garage is one…

Glitches LIVE @St Pancras Old Church 17.7.13

Whitechapel based trio, Glitches, seem headed for big things and – judging by the captivating and unique show they put on in St Pancras Old Church and I can see why. The band, seem intent on putting together exciting, unique…

Josh Taerk LIVE @ The Monarch, Camden

Touring before the UK release of his debut album, singer-songwriter Josh Taerk was bringing his massive Americana-Rock vibes from Canada to The Monarch in Camden. With velvety red drapes covering the windows, The Monarch is a very awkward looking little…

Taffy LIVE @ The Black Heart, Camden

I was in an excited mood as I walked down the streets of Camden on my way to the Black Heart pub to see Japanese band ‘Taffy’ perform at the AC30 night. Tucked away off Camden High Street the big…

NO CEREMONY/// LIVE @ Trinity Centre, Dalston 18.7.13

As I walk towards The Trinity Centre I can see the pavement is dotted with sweaty twenty somethings swigging away, clutching plastic bags laden with bottles and cans. Tonight’s gig is a BYOB affair. Situated opposite a primary school The…

Peven Everett LIVE @ Oval Space 13.7.13

During a scorching summer’s eve amidst a London heat wave, the Need2Soul July event at Oval Space felt a bit limp and wilted, if only for the sole reason that it was much too hot to be inside a club….

Richard Hawley LIVE @ Somerset House. July 14, 2013

Slinging on the first of many guitars, Richard Hawley looked genuinely taken aback by the grandeur of London’s Somerset House and the huge crowd ahead of him. “I can’t believe there’s so many of you. When we started out we…