Live Reviews
Uncover the pulse of the indie music scene with our candid and insightful live show reviews. Step into the world of raw, unfiltered performances as we dissect the latest gigs, from intimate local showcases to electrifying festival main stages. Immerse yourself in a collection of diverse voices capturing the essence of each live music experience, bringing you closer to the beating heart of live indie music!
Mad we missed it: Outbreak Festival 2023
My biggest regret of the summer? Missing Outbreak Festival.
Victoria Canal live in Glasgow: Rising star steals hearts with special stripped-back set
At her first headline show in Glasgow, Victoria Canal proves a captivating live presence.
The Strokes battle through sound issues to close the day at All Points East
Despite encountering sound problems and a crowd full of people chanting “turn it up”, the rock band continued through their set of classics.
Truck Fest returns to the muddy fields of Oxfordshire for 2023
The sprawling fields of Hill Farm in Oxfordshire welcomed yet another flurry of indie bands to show us all that guitar based bands are still very much at the helm.
Live at Leeds: In The Park held a day of sublime indie music to remember
The festival took it’s line-up outside once more, bringing along The Big Moon, Opus Kink and The Hives.
Wide Awake secures its position as the best place to discover new music in London
The independent festival ran for its third year and did not disappoint, bringing in hard hitters like Molchat Doma, Daniel Avery and Los Bitchos.
STONE play a ground-shaking, energetic gig to a sold-out Nottingham Metronome
The Liverpool four-piece leave the crowd begging for more as they continue to impress on their spring tour.
Inhaler put on a show to remember at Nottingham’s Rock City
The Dublin four-piece took the stage by storm on their sixth night of the Cuts and Bruises tour.
Suki Waterhouse shines on the Chicago stop of her ‘Coolest Place in the World’ tour
Following the release of her debut album and Milk Teeth EP, the songstress takes to the stage with a charming allure.
Paolo Nutini stops off for five nights at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on his Last Night from the Bittersweet tour
Through the echoes of a years-long hiatus, amidst the ice and snow of wintry December in Glasgow, Paolo Nutini delivers heart, soul and Christmastime spectacle.
Pulled Apart By Horses take Craufurd Arms by storm
The Leeds band bring a fresh set to Milton Keynes.
The first ever Forwards Festival was an utter success
On the 3rd of September, the inaugural Forwards Festival commenced, bringing with it bountiful culture and charm
Tame Impala make their return to the UK for their appearance at All Points East
The first All Points East since 2019 continued its sheer brilliance streak with the help of Tame Impala, Caroline Polachek, FEET, Dry Cleaning, Working Men’s Club and more.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets deliver an exhilarating set in Cambridge
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets deliver an exhilarating set in Cambridge
Gorillaz get All Points East underway with their eclectic set
The first day of London’s All Points East boasted a varied lineup where each artist showed off unimaginable levels of energy.
Truck Festival comes back with a bang for its 25th Anniversary, giving both indie lovers and ravers something to shout about
The renowned Oxfordshire festival celebrated its Anniversary with some of the biggest names in indie, including Sam Fender, Sports Team and Orla Gartland.
The Rolling Stones play their 203rd show in London’s Hyde Park
Arguably one of the greatest British rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time, The Rolling Stones played to an electric crowd at their final BST Hyde Park show this summer.
The Killers take to the stage for their double stint in Scotland
The indie-rock icons were duly electrified for a pair of shows in Scotland's Falkirk Stadium earlier this month.
Bloc Party play an energetic as ever set for their tour finale at O2 Academy Leeds
The indie icons finish their first tour in nearly a decade on a high note.
Live at Leeds: In The Park provided us with the latest in indie, alongside some of the best established artists
The first Live At Leeds of the year boasted an impeccable line-up.