The Alarm Reunion – The Garage, Islington, London 29/30.08.26

The Alarm Reunion – The Garage, Islington, London 29/30.08.26

I've sat on this review for a week, trying to find the words- the right words to convey what it truly felt like seeing the... Details
Killer Kin – Gryphon, Bristol 26/08/26

Killer Kin – Gryphon, Bristol 26/08/26

Well, it was a quick dash up the M4 from HQ in deepest West Wales to catch New Havens finest scantily clad punk n rollers... Details
Jay Buchanan/Fire In Her Eyes – The Wardrobe, Leeds – 29th July 2026

Jay Buchanan/Fire In Her Eyes – The Wardrobe, Leeds – 29th July 2026

Best known as the frontman of Californian rockers Rival Sons, singer/songwriter Jay Buchanan follows up the recent release of his solo album ‘Weapons Of Beauty’... Details
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – The Key Club, Leeds – 24th July 2026

Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – The Key Club, Leeds – 24th July 2026

We here at RPM love the underdog, we all love an underdog, right? Atlanta-born and bred singer/songwriter Tuk Smith is a survivor, a rock n’... Details
Sierra Ferrell/The Brudi Brothers – Manchester Academy, Manchester – 24th June 2026

Sierra Ferrell/The Brudi Brothers – Manchester Academy, Manchester – 24th June 2026

It's exactly 4 years to the day since I saw Sierra Ferrell live for the first time at an intimate club show in Newcastle. That... Details
THE WiLDHEARTS – Newport Corn Exchange (Day Of Wreckoning Festival) 

THE WiLDHEARTS – Newport Corn Exchange (Day Of Wreckoning Festival) 

Nervous! That’s what I am right now as I’m typing this review, why you ask? Well, I’m a newcomer to this reviewing malarkey, for many,... Details
Voivod/Midnight/Cryptosis – Thekla Bristol, 10/06/26

Voivod/Midnight/Cryptosis – Thekla Bristol, 10/06/26

All aboard for a night of frash as Canada's finest thrashers are in town and they’ve brought the Mighty Midnight with them. Opening the show... Details
Lithium Kicks – ‘The Black Cat Club’, Bridgend 05/06/26

Lithium Kicks – ‘The Black Cat Club’, Bridgend 05/06/26

As far as debut gigs go, it always helps to have some music out there in the ether and maybe make it a hometown show... Details
Subhumans/ Only Fools And Corpses/ Bad Sam – The Bunkhouse, Swansea 04/06/26

Subhumans/ Only Fools And Corpses/ Bad Sam – The Bunkhouse, Swansea 04/06/26

Lovely to see a local venue packed to the gills on a school night in anticipation of three very fine bands all flying the flag... Details
The Virginmarys/iDestroy – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds – 31st May 2026

The Virginmarys/iDestroy – Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds – 31st May 2026

Macclesfield’s finest export, The Virginmarys, follow up their 2024 album ‘The House Beyond The Fires’ with a companion album ‘Beyond The House Of Fires’, a... Details