Hannah Wicklund Shows London That A Woman Can Be Tough
A gold grand piano sits on a small stage at London’s Piano Smithfield, a cosy live music venue tucked around the corner from Barbican tube station. It’s the kind of listening room intimate enough to feel as if you’ve stumbled upon a secret gig, but atmospheric enough to host a special kind of artist.
Seb Lowe Brings Fire, Fury And Folk-Punk Spirit To Sofia Isella’s Roundhouse Crowd
Opening for Sofia Isella at London’s Roundhouse, Seb Lowe wastes no time making an impression. Walking onto the stage armed with only an acoustic guitar and accompanied by violinist and backing vocalist Kate Couriel, the Sheffield singer-songwriter delivers a powerful 30-minute set that feels far bigger than its stripped-back format suggests.
Sofia Isella Captivates London’s Roundhouse On Emotional Tour Finale
Sofia Isella arrives at the Roundhouse like a storm she can barely contain. Emerging from the shadows, backed by ominous electronic textures and silhouettes, she immediately cuts a striking figure. She paces furiously across the stage, hair hanging over her face, constantly tugging at her oversized clothes as though caught between wanting to tear them off and feeling trapped inside them. Her fingers are haphazardly bound with elastic bands, while her face and arms are purposely dirtied. It’s uncomfortable, theatrical and utterly compelling.
The Pretty Reckless Bring Camden To Boiling Point At Intimate Underworld Show
There are underplays, and then there are events. On a humid Monday night in Camden, The Pretty Reckless transform London’s 500-capacity Underworld into the hottest ticket in town, delivering a sweat-soaked, career-spanning performance just days before their appearance at Download Festival and ahead of the release of their fifth studio album Dear God on 26th June.
Pixies Ride The Wave Of Mutilation At London’s Royal Albert Hall
There’s something magical in the air tonight. It’s a roasting hot evening in the capital at one of the most famous musical venues in the country (if not the world) and alternative rock icons Pixies are in town. The first of two sold out nights at the Royal Albert Hall reaffirm the bands importance, influence and necessity to keep going.
Bowie Nights: Behind The Lens Reveals The Stories Behind The Images
For an artist who spent his career constantly reinventing himself, David Bowie remains one of the most instantly recognisable figures in popular culture. His image has become inseparable from his music; from Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane to the Thin White Duke and beyond, Bowie understood the power of photography as instinctively as he understood performance.
Luvcat Turns Murder Ballads Into Midnight Confessions At London ‘Lovebites’ EP Launch
Inside the eccentricity of the Colony Room Green, London feels briefly suspended in time. Perched atop a piano rather than commanding centre stage in any conventional sense, Luvcat — Liverpool-born songwriter Sophie Howarth — transforms the intimate West End venue...
Bruce Foxton & Chris Difford Bring Nostalgia And Charm To London’s Cadogan Hall
There are few venues in London better suited to an evening of sharp songwriting and classic British wit than the wonderfully elegant Cadogan Hall. For the first of two nights at the venue, Bruce Foxton and special guest Chris Difford delivered a show steeped in nostalgia, humour and timeless songs that have long since become woven into the fabric of British music culture. While Difford provided warmth and charm through a career-spanning opening set, Foxton and his band revisited the enduring catalogue of The Jam with the confidence and polish of musicians who know exactly what their audience wants.
Joe Bonamassa Is At A Crossroads At The Royal Albert Hall
Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa blasted the roof off of Royal Albert Hall on the first of two nights at London’s most prestigious of venues.
The Au Pairs Celebrate 45 Years Of ‘Playing With A Different Sex’ At The Electric Ballroom With Gina Birch
The final night of the Playing With A Different Sex 45th anniversary tour lands at a packed-out Electric Ballroom, as The Au Pairs bring this latest chapter to a close. While the tour has not been without controversy—centred on Lesley Woods fronting a new line-up—the mood inside the venue is resolutely focused on the music, and the legacy being revisited.
LØLØ Brings Catharsis, Chaos And Confetti To Camden’s Electric Ballroom
“Holy shit, this is insane!” exclaims LØLØ as she stares out across a packed Electric Ballroom. “On my last tour, London was the best show and I can already tell that this is gonna be the best show.” By the end of the night, few inside Camden’s famed venue would argue otherwise.
Fire In The Concrete: The Prodigy Turn Wembley Into A Rave Warzone
There’s no easing into a Prodigy show in 2026—no atmospheric intro, no gentle escalation. The lights drop at London’s iconic Wembley Arena and, without ceremony, Omen detonates. The effect is immediate and physical. Bass surges through the floor, the crowd lurches forward, and within seconds the arena stops behaving like a seated venue and starts acting like a pressure cooker.
Where Country Finds Its Future: Inside Country On The Coast 2026
Set against the backdrop of the south coast, Country On The Coast 2026 delivered exactly what the UK country scene thrives on right now: community, discovery, and a genuine love for the music. Across 17th–19th April, the festival continued to cement itself as a vital...
Takedown Festival 2026 – Saturday: Atmosphere, Ambition And A Glimpse Into Heavy Music’s Future
If Friday had been centred heavily upon the good old-fashion riff, then Saturday very much favours a focus on atmosphere, finding stylish ways to portray a dystopian present and future, or personal turmoil, not heard so prominently since Y2K panic. “Nu-grunge" band...
Takedown Festival 2026 – Friday: Honouring Legacy, Fuelled By Riffs
Taking place over two days (Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April) and three stages at the Portsmouth Guildhall, Takedown Festival 2026 embarked on a special mission: to showcase a complete timeline of heavy music. Originally inspired by the passing of Ozzy Osbourne last...
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