Clairo Shows Brixton How To Sling
24-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Claire Cottrill – aka Clairo – has had quite the rise since her days recording and playing covers from the age of just 13. The Atlanta, Georgia-born; Carlisle, Massachusetts native (wow, that's a mouthful!) is...
2000 Trees Returns With A Bang
Sunburn, hay fever, and a damaged hard drive with two days of photos lost. On the bright side, 2000 Trees is back in all its glory! For the first time since 2019 the ever faithful Trees crowd descend on the Cotswolds for four days of blistering heat and an even hotter...
Duran Duran at BST Hyde Park 2022: Future Past and Present
Originally scheduled pre-pandemic as a double headliner with Grace Jones and Duran Duran, this instalment of Hyde Park’s BST has been two years and many changes in the making. Jones, who has been otherwise committed to curating this year’s Meltdown Festival, is...
Peter Hook & The Light Live At Brixton Academy Celebrating Joy Division and New Order’s legacy
This show was originally meant to take place in May in 2020 and was delayed by the Pandemic. This show was a celebration of the life and music of Ian Curtis and featured three sets by Peter Hook & The Light, the first one being of some New Order songs and then...
Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park 2022 – Day Two: A Photo Diary
RockShot were in attendance for both of the Pearl Jam performances at their two-night residency at BST Hyde Park. This is the story of day two.
Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park 2022: An Intimate Show On A Massive Scale
There’s something to be said about a band – known for their humble beginnings in dingy Seattle basements – to have maintained their rock elite status so meticulously over the years. Since their first album Ten debuted in 1991, Pearl Jam have forged their own path to...
The Rolling Stones at BST Hyde Park 2022: All About Charisma
It’s hard to remember a time when London was so busy. In just one short weekend one was completely spoiled for choice – from Guns N’ Roses at the Spurs stadium to Adele at Hyde Park, Ed Sheeran at Wembley and Kings of Leon at The O2. And given the sheer volume of...
Skunk Anansie Reclaim Their Crown At Glastonbury Festival 2022 With A Ferocious, Fearless Set
More than two decades since their last appearance, Skunk Anansie returned to Glastonbury Festival in June 2022 with a set that was as politically charged, sonically explosive, and emotionally resonant as ever. Playing the Other Stage on Saturday afternoon, the British alt-rock legends delivered a performance that proved why their voice is not just still needed — it’s absolutely vital.
Crowded House At Glastonbury Festival 2022: A Masterclass In Songcraft And Sentimentality
In the chaos, colour, and cacophony of Glastonbury Festival, where musical fireworks are often prized over finesse, there’s something quietly powerful about a band like Crowded House. Taking to the Pyramid Stage on a sun-dappled Friday afternoon, the legendary New...
Billie Eilish At Glastonbury Festival 2022: A Quiet Revolution Under The Stars
On Friday, June 24, 2022, Billie Eilish stepped into Glastonbury history as the youngest ever solo headliner to grace the Pyramid Stage. At just 20 years old and having already commanded Glastonbury’s Other Stage back in 2019, she delivered a set that traded pyrotechnic pop excess for something far more intimate: a performance charged with raw emotion, socio-political awareness, and a tangible connection with her audience. It wasn’t about conquering the stage—it was about inhabiting it, and letting thousands of people in.
Sam Fender’s Glastonbury 2022 Set: A Gritty, Heartfelt Triumph On the Pyramid Stage
On the evening of Friday, June 24, 2022, Sam Fender stepped onto Glastonbury Festival's hallowed Pyramid Stage and delivered the kind of performance artists dream of—the one that changes everything. Originally scheduled for an earlier slot, the North Shields-born...
Wolf Alice Conquer Glastonbury Festival 2022 With Grit, Grace, And A Genre-Blending Masterclass
In a weekend packed with career-defining performances, Wolf Alice’s Pyramid Stage set at Glastonbury Festival 2022 stood out—not just for its musical brilliance, but for the sheer drama that led up to it. Days before they were due to perform, the band found themselves...
Glastonbury 2022: A Festival Defined By Talent, Euphoria and Protest
Last week Glastonbury Festival made its triumphant return after an arduously long hiatus. Despite waiting more than two years to return to the fields of Worthy Farm, stepping in through the gates felt like no time had passed at all. It was a festival that promised a...
Muse Strip Back To Basics For Hammersmith Apollo Show
British Stadium rock trio Muse brought it all to the first of two nights at the comparatively tiny Hammersmith Apollo in support of War Child and Médecins Sans Frontières and their current and on-going humanitarian work in Ukraine. The Devon-hailing group, more often seen amongst themed oversized props at stadium headline shows or topping the bill at any festival around the world went without the theatrics for a stripped-back run-through of hits, rarities and cuts from their forthcoming ninth studio album Will Of The People.
Florence + The Machine Take Over Drury Lane
After a two and half year gap from live performances due to the pandemic, it seemed only right that Florence + The Machine's first London show since blowing up Hyde Park as part of BST 2019 should take place in the rather intimate confines of Dury Lane's Theatre...
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