Suede at Alexandra Palace, Thursday, 11th of November 2021
“Coming Up” by Suede is an album that soundtracked a period of huge transformation in my life.
Jesus Jones at the 100 Club, Thursday, 4th of November 2021
Precisely 30 years ago, in 1991, if you’d asked my 16 year old self what her favourite band was, she would have replied without hesitation that it was Jesus Jones.
Gruff Rhys at the Electric Ballroom, Wednesday, 27th of October 2021
It’s not often you experience a full-on time-warp moment, but on stepping inside the Electric Ballroom, that’s exactly what happened to me.
Manic Street Preachers at PRYZM, Wednesday, 20th October 2021 (matinee and evening shows)
My autumn of Manics gigs came to a close with this duo of Q&A plus acoustic set shows from the boys.
Manic Street Preachers at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Monday, 11th of October 2021
Following the Manics’ triumphant Cardiff shows for the NHS in September, I was itching to see the band again on their main tour for The Ultra Vivid Lament.
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis at the Royal Albert Hall, Thursday, 7th of October 2021
I have to admit, I was not in the most gigtastic of spirits as I set out for the RAH this night. The weather was intensely warm and humid, giving this October night an eerie, otherworldly feel.
Manic Street Preachers at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Sunday 19th and Monday 20th of September 2021
The Manics in Cardiff, playing two gigs for the NHS, at the top of their game. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Bicep at the Brixton Academy, Saturday, 11th of September 2021
A sweltering Saturday night engulfed in the sounds and sights of Bicep.
Liam Gallagher at the O2, Tuesday, 17th of August 2021
This was, without a doubt, the gig I’ve been waiting for, the gig I’ve needed since the dark days of April 2020: a legendary rock star singing legendary rock songs. And it was so, so good to be back.
Gorillaz at the O2, Tuesday, 10th of August 2021
A raucous and celebratory return to the full joy of live music with the incredible Gorillaz.
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