Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
Documenting the madness
Reviews, Live Reviews
It’s as though they’d just heard that the first impression is the most important. Win that, and you win the crowd. If you Google Cage the Elephant, you’ll be presented with a feed of esteemed gentlemen—well-tailored Kentucky rockers. So it’d be safe to say my preconception was cl
Reviews, Live Reviews
At first sip, Girl Tones hits the palate with an unfiltered burst of raw energy—zesty, unpredictable, and unapologetically youthful. This is not a polished vintage; rather, it’s the kind of rebellious table wine that stains your lips and lingers just long enough to make an impres
Reviews
It was already whimsical. Walking up the steps to St Pancras Old Church, which has stood there for over 1000 years, to attend the very first unveiling of Arliston’s new album, Disappointment Machine. It’s fitting for an album that explores the resilience of persistence through th
Live Reviews, Reviews
It felt nostalgic, but in a manufactured sense. The 80s representation of the future: bright lights, streamlined cars, and flying things watched through a VHS-style screen with a nod to the 00s through TRUE MAGIC. All carefully concocted in a way that you’d be struggling to find
Film
Paris has claimed a new victim. Swept up in the city’s charm, the seducer was seduced during his eight-concert performance and you can watch his internal battle in the new heart-racing concert film, USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS. The film’s balance of romance and heartbreak, mixed w
Blog
Tickets go on sale from Saturday, August 31st. Tour dates are at the bottom. “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised.” - Oasis. After years of will-they-won't-they that would put Ross and Rachel to shame, th
Festivals
It was an emotional start to weekend two of All Points East. An almost homely feel returning to Victoria Park for the second installment. We knew our shortcuts, the best bars and food stands, and places to stand in the crowd. Strolling around amongst the eager fans running past u
Blog, Festivals
Follow this schedule with set times for the most enjoyable Field Day you've ever had. Highlights: Yves Tumor: See Yves instead of Romy for a more fulfilling performance. Junior Simba : This will be the last time you see Junior Simba on an unsigned stage. Yaeji (Live) : You'll hav
Festivals
My own feet are about to kick me in the face in rebellion of more walking as we head back to All Points East for day three. Luckily, they let me off when they heard the music again. Another wildly different crowd for Mitski’s All Points East on Sunday, with a mainly female crowd
Festivals
Across the weekend, the West Stage has been lassoing in record crowds to the far end of Victoria Park. As the sun tried to break the haze, it cast a slightly more laidback attitude on Victoria Park for All Points East on Saturday. The air was thick with anticipation, dust, and th
Festivals
When was the last time you did the Bleep Test? For me, it was Friday at All Points East. Honestly, from the minute we entered to the final fade of the lights at Kaytranada, we were darting from the East to the West. But you should take this as a positive. Yes, I was on the brink
Live Reviews, Reviews
How do duos sound larger than a five-piece band? For Ghostwoman, there’s an argument that Ille Van Dessel’s drums fill any space left in the room. Or that it’s Evan Uschenko’s evaporating, gritty guitar riffs that fuzz right through your chest. Certainly, the combination of both
