James Bay | Live Review & Photoset
James Bay successfully combined the diverse approaches of his first two albums into a coherent and powerful set at Colston Hall. Kessie Bartlett reviews. Photos by Jessica Bartolini.
Tiny Ruins | Live Review & Photoset
Soft-voiced and introspective, but with attitude, Tiny Ruins really stirred emotions at The Louisiana. Zander Sharp, Lucy Gilbert and Ash Holdsworth review.
Ash | Live Review & Photoset
Ash consistently prove that longevity can go hand-in-hand with innovation and 'shoot from the hip' energy. Stuart Tidy and Michael Brumby review.
2018 in Photos // April – June
Part two of 2018 In Photos covers the end of the spring touring season. Remember when we were straight out of winter clothes and into summer ones?
Massive Attack // Live Review & Photoset
Mezzanine’s ghostly compositions and menacing guitars transform into an even darker beast. Guy Marcham and Lee Ramsey review Massive Attack at Steel Yard.
Fontaines D.C. // Live Review & Photoset
"Everything they do feels very natural indeed." Simon Moyse and Jessica Bartolini review Fontaines D.C. at Thekla on the eve of the release of 'Dogrel'.
Spectrum // Live Review & Photoset
"Should we call Spectrum’s music psychedelic or shoegaze? Probably both and neither at the same time." Lorenzo Ottone reviews Spectrum at The Lanes.
No Vacation // Live Review & Photoset
"More than anything else, they've mastered the art of the catchy lead guitar riff." Albert Testani reviews No Vacation at Exchange.
Frankie Cosmos // Live Review & Photoset
"The reality is that Kline has a lot to say." Albert Testani and Naomi Williams review Frankie Cosmos at Exchange.
!!! (Chk Chk Chk) // Live Review & Photoset
"When the headliner arrives on stage, they do so with a full-on sonic assault." Elliott Simpson and Luke Macpherson review !!! (Chk Chk Chk) at Trinity.