Live Reviews

On the 22nd of November, the Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shook the floor of Rock City with their signature modern rock sound and powerful lyrics. The band has been praised by countless critics, received […]

In 2010 Bellowhead made history when their third LP, Headonism, became the highest-selling independently released folk album of all time. The eleven-piece (before they disbanded in 2016) then released another two albums, which earned them […]

I can’t quite believe that it is 33 years since the Lightning Seeds first single, ‘Pure,’ hit the charts. I remember buying it from the now-defunct Volume Records in Sunderland. And yet here we are […]

From hosting countless listening parties, which brought thousands of people together during a period they were most needed, to being an accomplished author, the Charlatans frontman has proved he is a master of many trades. […]

Ferocious Dog hit Newcastle upon Tyne on the eve of Guy Fawkes night on their Never Too Late for Hope tour. The band must have got the memo and arrived duly armed with a vast […]

The Rasmus is a Finnish band that’s been around for over two decades and remains one of the most popular bands in Europe. In 2022 the band represented Finland in the Eurovision song contest. On […]

DMA’s efforts following their 2018 LP For Now have seen the band increasingly adopt dance elements and synths alongside their jangly indie-rock sound. They have never had a single that has entered the UK charts, […]

English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth brought their atmospheric show to Nottingham on Friday 29th of October. It was a perfect gig for Halloween and metal music appreciators. The stage was decorated with two […]

The Pretty Reckless—Taylor Momsen [Vocals], Ben Phillips [Guitar], Jamie Perkins [drums], and Mark Damon [bass] played a fantastic sold-out show last night at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing […]

There is a rock ‘n’ roll icon everyone must see at least once in their lifetime. Last night we headed to Wembley arena to do exactly that, to finally see the punk rock, new wave […]

I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since “Ghost Town” hit the top of the singles charts. The Specials anthemic track is still relevant today, a song about social issues such as racial tensions and […]

“It’s been a hell of a journey…” As the band drift onto the stage, there is a real sense of occasion to this gig – the first night of the current tour. No doubt this […]

Last night the Modfather Paul Weller played a fantastic setlist of new material and hits at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing images.             […]

American rockers Godsmack finally came to the UK. On the 11th of October, they gave a fantastic adrenaline-filled show at The Roundhouse in London. According to the band’s frontman, they looked forward to performing in […]

The Proclaimers kicked off their 35-date UK & Ireland tour at the O2 City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne. It may be 35 years since their first hit single Letter From America, but the Brothers Reid […]

The first thing one notices with the artwork from Maximo Park’s latest LP, Nature Always Wins, is the stunning post-impressionist thick oil-based brushstrokes depicting an unidentified being in the water. Concerning artwork, the Newcastle upon […]

Critically acclaimed, award-winning Gen Z icon beabadoobee played a headline show at Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 5th October as part of her UK and Ireland 2022 tour. Bernie McAllister was there to take these amazing […]

Thrash metal kings Anthrax are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Forty years of incredible, superfast, legendary metal. On the 4th of October, the band came to Rock City, Nottingham, and their performance was phenomenal. All band […]