Live Reviews

Brooke Combe Neon 194 London

When Brooke Combe’s too big for the room’s small vibes

​You’d think Neon 194 was primed for absolute carnage. A couple next to us looked…

Franc Moody at O2 Academy Brixton

Review: Franc Moody at O2 Academy Brixton

The curtains were hoisted up to a Kraftwerk-style Franc Moody. On their straight-edge, LED-lined pedestals,…

Girl Tones at O2 Academy Brixton

A review of Girl Tones at O2 Academy Brixton as if they were a wine, because why not?

At first sip, Girl Tones hits the palate with an unfiltered burst of raw energy—zesty,…

Cage the Elephant at O2 Academy Brixton

Mayhem, Pyro, and Chaos: Cage the Elephant Set Brixton on Fire

It’s as though they’d just heard that the first impression is the most important. Win…

salute at Electric Brixton

salute brings the 80s version of the future to Electric Brixton

It felt nostalgic, but in a manufactured sense. The 80s representation of the future: bright…

Skating Polly at Green Door Store

Skating Polly at Green Door Store

It’s October which means it’s time to return to the darkside! (spooky gig reviewing). This…

Ghostwoman at The Dome in London

From surf twang to abrasive depth: GHOSTWOMAN at The Dome, London

How do duos sound larger than a five-piece band? For Ghostwoman, there’s an argument that…

Bicep at Finsbury Park, 2nd August

Bicep set their tougher alter ego free in Finsbury Park, here’s how it went down

CHROMA, the evil twin of Bicep – which comprises a record label, a series of…

Nils Frahm at the Barbican London

A journey through time with Nils Frahm at the Barbican, London

I almost felt like a voyeur. We were sat in complete darkness watching Nils Frahm,…

Glass Beams live at EartH Hackney London

Glass Beams charm London with their sonic mysticism at EartH

I knew we were in for an interesting night as soon as we walked into…