Live Reviews

La Femme at Somerset House

La Femme at Somerset House: a contagiously feel-good atmosphere 

The kempt courtyard of Strand’s neoclassical art gallery- Somerset House- was just a complimentary accessory…

Beavertown Presents Talk Show at Omeara

Talk Show at Omeara: wild

What the fuck; I feel dirty. Why? Because I’ve just witnessed a filthy set of…

Nation of Language at KOKO Camden

Nation of Language: nostalgic synth-pop delights and infectious dance moves

It’s a familiar vision of the 80s. Whether you’ve lived through it or not, Nation…

Kurt Vile at Koko Camden

Kurt Vile mesmerizes a sold-out crowd at Koko Camden: a night of silent awe and fretboard wizardry

For a psychedelic-pop concert, Kurt Vile’s appearance at Camden’s Koko pulled in a particularly irate…

Lime Cordiale: a brotherly showdown at O2 Forum Kentish Town

I think every Aussie in London was lost last night because we found their meeting…

DEADLETTER at Lafayette

DEADLETTER’s Lafayette show: a night of moody ambience and frenetic energy

The almost religious experience with DEADLETTER at Lafayette tonight has certainly put a glow on…

ROLLA at The Lower Third

Nostalgic Madchester revival: Rolla’s show hits the mark, but leaves room for improvement

Madchester isn’t dead. It’s just injured. As with any past cultural phenomenon, there are those…