Elliott Simpson

"The stripped-back feel of the performance places emphasis on the quality of the songs being sung." Elliott Simpson reviews Jesca Hoop at Fiddlers.

"Black Country, New Road are as strange and exciting as bands come." Elliott Simpson reviews Black Country New Road at Rough Trade.

"There’s something timeless about the music Jesca Hoop makes." Elliott Simpson previews her forthcoming show at Fiddlers.

"There’s always been a certain level of showmanship to Alex Cameron’s live performances." Elliott Simpson and Jessica Bartolini review Alex Cameron.

"The characters he crafts are equal parts depressing and hilarious." Elliott Simpson previews Alex Cameron at The Fleece.

"Those who chose to board the recently refurbished Thekla instead were rewarded with a dazzling showcase." Elliott Simpson reviews Breakfest.

"The Spook School have always been a band that go the extra mile." Elliott Simpson reviews. Photos by Grace Fitton-Assinder and Paul Assinder.

"It’s not hard to see why the band have garnered such a big cult following." Elliott Simpson previews The Spook School's farewell show at Exchange.

"Breakfest is a perfectly timed hurrah for Breakfast Records and the Bristol music scene." One day. Two stages. Fifteen bands. Elliott Simpson previews.