Tag: The Strypes

LIVE: The Strypes – The Ritz, Manchester 26.09.15

To say that the Ritz was buzzing on Saturday night would be an understatement. The lads from Cavan stormed through an electrifying set, swinging effortlessly from track to track that shook the Ritz to its core. I just cannot get…

ALBUM: The Strypes ‘Little Victories’

Rating: It’s unfortunate that The Strypes seemed to have developed a stereotypical tagging: “young band, retro sound” with special emphasis on the “young”. It has also dragged with it so many misjudged and untruthful presumptions. For the time The Strypes…

LIVE: Foo Fighters @ Slane Castle 30.05.15

Hordes of fans made their way to Slane Castle as iconic venue with a monstrous capacity of 60,000 celebrated its 25th gig. The Strypes were elected to kick-start the Rock’n’Roll packed day; with mostly new tracks, featuring some from their…

LIVE: The Strypes – Judge Roy Beans, Newbridge 06.03.15

After keeping quiet since their memorable, chaotic Irish tour in December, and working on their second album, The Strypes are back on the road. The lads confirmed that they were doing a 20-date “Roadtest Tour” in intimate venues throughout their…

The Best Gigs of 2014 – Part 2

Kate Bush’s Hammersmith Apollo residency… Prince’s small, almost-secret shows… Metallica’s controversial headlining slot at Glastonbury… To say 2014 has been a memorable one for big gigs by huge names would be an understatement, but at Gigslutz our reviewers prefer shows that are…

The Best Gigs of 2014 – Part 1

Kate Bush’s Hammersmith Apollo residency… Prince’s small, almost-secret shows… Metallica’s controversial headlining slot at Glastonbury… To say 2014 has been a memorable one for big gigs by huge names would be an understatement, but at Gigslutz our reviewers prefer shows that are…

Gigslutz Unsigned: Interview with The Turning

Organised in connection with Blastbeat UK – a charity working with young people to create their own social enterprises, with a focus on music – ‘Hard Daze Night’ promises to be an impressive occasion, featuring three young, upcoming bands from…

Gigslutz Interview: THE STRYPES

WORDS: Rachel Young COVER PHOTO: Myles Wright “It doesn’t matter what age you are, if you have the talent and are good at what you do, that’s the most important thing” Ross Farrelly, The Strypes It hasn’t taken long for…