The Kills are still a streamlined rock’n’roll force of nature on the opening London leg of their UK tour

More than half a decade since their last full UK run, the Anglo-American pair remain undiminished.

3rd May 2024

Nia Archives presents ‘Silence Is Loud’ to HERE at Outernet with celebratory swagger

Her boundary-pushing, genre-hopping triumph of a debut album has just landed; this show feels like something of a victory lap for an artist whose star is about to go supernova.

22nd April 2024

HotWax bring searing energy to the second half of DIY’s Now & Next Tour 2024

The punk outfit are joined by Aziya and Duvet as they unfurl their blistering riffs in the centre of Manchester.

15th April 2024

Big Special kick off the DIY Now & Next Tour 2024 in exhilarating fashion

Supported by Grandmas House and Slate, the duo begin their half of the tour by igniting a fire in the midst of a rainy Cardiff night.

4th April 2024

Young Fathers claim special place in Royal Albert Hall lineage

The Scottish group continue to go from strength to strength, and this performance feels particularly powerful.

27th March 2024

Panic Shack and Plantoid christen SON Estrella Galicia’s inaugural Brighton night in suitably lively style

With dancefloor-ready DJ sets and stellar Mexican grub – custom paired with complimentary beer – also on the agenda, the micro-festival has all the ingredients to make for a cracking Saturday night.

27th March 2024

Bleachers dazzle with nostalgic delights at first of two sold out London O2 Forum shows

The opening night of Jack Antonoff & co’s From The Studio To The Stage tour is a joyful thing to behold.

21st March 2024

RAYE’s sensational orchestra-backed O2 Arena show is the ultimate underlining of a generational star

No exaggeration, this is one of the finest shows we’ve ever witnessed.

19th March 2024

The Smile captivate Hammersmith Apollo with a meaty, masterful arrival

Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s side project is nipping at the heels of their day job.

12th March 2024

Gossip bring a beautiful chaos to first UK show in four years

Comfort and self-security underpin the exuberant delivery of the show’s thirteen tracks.

12th March 2024

Kim Petras brings X-rated maximalist fun to Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo

Fresh from the release of her recent ​‘Slut Pop Miami’ EP, the singer returned to the capital for an outrageous run-through of her discography.

22nd February 2024

Los Campesinos! cement their beloved cult status at London’s Troxy

Playing the biggest show of their career, it’s a euphoric assembly.

19th February 2024

Cruush cast a spell at The Social for the first One Way Or Another show of 2024

We were also joined by Al Costelloe and SOMOH at the February edition of our monthly gig series with Parallel Lines.

9th February 2024

Home Counties, Cosmorat and more ramp up the energy for Night Three of DIY’s Hello 2024 series

With Peter Xan and Humane the Moon also in action, the vibes were riding high.

25th January 2024

Truly at the peak of their powers: Bring Me The Horizon’s mammoth UK tour takes on London’s O2

As confetti rains down on the crowd during their explosive final track ​‘Throne’ and their show comes to a triumphant close, the impact they’ve made on modern rock music is impossible to ignore.

23rd January 2024

English Teacher, Melin Melyn, Clarissa Connelly and more: ten of the best from ESNS 2024

Hitting the snowy streets of Groningen, we caught a bunch of firm faves and new finds.

22nd January 2024

DIY’s Hello 2024 series heats up with Antony Szmierek, Kaeto and more

And with fellow party starters Babymorocco and Vanity Fairy also on the bill, the night saw Shoreditch’s Old Blue Last packed out with punters.

18th January 2024

Shelf Lives, Spider and more kick off DIY’s Hello 2024 series in raucous style

Buzzy guitar outfits C Turtle and Mould rounded out the first week of the event at London’s Old Blue Last.

11th January 2024

M For Montréal 2023: Five of the best

Discover our pick of the selection showcased by the Canadian festival this year.

23rd November 2023

Picture Parlour, Cardinals and Trout pack out The Victoria for The Great Escape’s First Fifty launch

It was standing room only (and barely even that) for our sold-out showcase.

16th November 2023

From the beautiful to the bonkers, Iceland Airwaves 2023 is a celebratory showcase of thriving local - and international - talent

Equally dedicated to both sides, it’s exactly what a city festival should be.

8th November 2023

Cosmorat bring feisty fun to the latest edition of One Way Or Another showcase

Tonguetied and Sol Child also took to the stage at the second show of our monthly live series with Parallel Lines.

7th November 2023

Cucamaras, Miss Tiny, and cumgirl8 capture the spirit of Mutations Festival 2023

The Brighton weekender is a multi-venue celebration of some of the UK’s most exciting alternative prospects.

7th November 2023

Iconic pop-punk trio Blink-182 make a celebratory return to The O2 for a night of naughty nostalgia

Tom, Mark and Travis’ return to London is a poignant, joyful, and — at times — ramshackle night to remember.

13th October 2023