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
The Lemon Twigs/The Stones – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 23rd May 2026

The Lemon Twigs/The Stones – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 23rd May 2026

New York power pop sensations The Lemon Twigs return to the Brudenell for a sold-out 2-night stand promoting their 7th studio album ‘Look For Your... Details
SUGAR – KENTISH TOWN FORUM LONDON 24/05/26

SUGAR – KENTISH TOWN FORUM LONDON 24/05/26

Once again, I find myself travelling to London this time accompanied by RPM main man Dom Daley, roll back to October 2025, and an announcement... Details
The Damned / The Loveless/ Peter Hook & The Light / The Courettes – Wembley Ovo Arena 11.04.26

The Damned / The Loveless/ Peter Hook & The Light / The Courettes – Wembley Ovo Arena 11.04.26

Firstly I'd like to start by saying how good it was to see The Loveless and The Courettes on this bill as well as Hooky... Details