Paul Draper at Bath Komedia, Thursday, 11th of April 2024
A mesmerising journey through that most perplexingly electrifying and ground-breaking of 90s albums, Mansun’s “Six”.
Liam Gallagher and John Squire at Kentish Town Forum, Monday, 25th of March 2024
A bold and brilliant gig of storming new tunes from two legends of our youth.
Miranda Sex Garden at Islington Academy, Saturday, 16th of September 2023
My first and so far only Miranda Sex Garden gig was a mesmerising night of musical discoveries.
Kula Shaker at the 100 Club, Monday, 4th of September 2023
In the land of summer sun, Kula Shaker burst through the heatwave in a blaze of light and colour.
Blur at Wembley Stadium, Saturday, 8th of July, 2023
The long awaited Blur reunion: a night of nostalgic spectacle, which I was sadly in the wrong frame of mind to truly appreciate.
Pet Shop Boys at Wembley Arena, Saturday, 17th of June 2023
A storming reprise of the Pet Shop Boys’ era-surfing Dreamworld show.
Manic Street Preachers at Bath Forum, Thursday, 15th of June, 2023
A magnificent set from the Manics full of surprises and rarities.
Ride at HERE at Outernet, Saturday, 5th of November 2022
A powerful run-through of Ride’s classic second album, at an unfortunately terrible venue.
Let’s Eat Grandma at KoKo, Wednesday, 19th of October 2022
My first time seeing Let’s Eat Grandma: a delightfully spirited and idiosyncratic show with a sadly muted crowd.
Mark Owen at Manchester Ritz and Shepherds Bush Empire, Monday 17th and Thursday 20th of October 2022
Two brilliant gigs full of energetic, emotional, perfect pop.
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