Tylas Dogs D’Amour – Hanger 18, Swansea 19.09.25

Tylas Dogs D’Amour – Hanger 18, Swansea 19.09.25

It's been a long time coming, but it's good to be back. I was racking my brain (or what's left of it) to recollect the... Details
Then Comes Silence/The Foreign Resort – The Exchange, Bristol – 18th September 2025

Then Comes Silence/The Foreign Resort – The Exchange, Bristol – 18th September 2025

It’s 11 pm and I’m standing outside The Exchange, blinking my eyes in relief that I don’t, in fact, need a cataract operation after all.... Details
The Drowns/Fatal Blow/Deathtraps/Hurting Germs/Rumbrave – The Cab, Newport – 8th September 2025

The Drowns/Fatal Blow/Deathtraps/Hurting Germs/Rumbrave – The Cab, Newport – 8th September 2025

It’s been a little while since I last visited The Cab, Newport’s DIY punk and community activity venue, and just like yours truly it’s had... Details
The Hives – Stylus, Leeds – 31st August 2025

The Hives – Stylus, Leeds – 31st August 2025

“I think the show’s going well so far, what do you think?” asks The Hives mouthpiece Screamin’ Pelle Almqvist, halfway through a 45-minute set from... Details
Redd Kross – The Crescent, York – 21st August 2025

Redd Kross – The Crescent, York – 21st August 2025

Coming on like The Monkees for the 90’s, Californian Power Pop legends Redd Kross brought colour, quirkiness and most of all, FUN to a Grunge-filled... Details
The Courettes/Los Pepes – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 9th August 2025

The Courettes/Los Pepes – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 9th August 2025

With a love of the Spector wall of sound, garage rock and Motown, Brazilian-Danish husband and wife team The Courettes have been wowing audiences for... Details
Bruise Control, The Diaz Brothers – ‘Slugfest’ ‘In The Park’ – Abertillery Rugby Club, Abertillery. 28.06.25

Bruise Control, The Diaz Brothers – ‘Slugfest’ ‘In The Park’ – Abertillery Rugby Club, Abertillery. 28.06.25

Once again, I find myself venturing East across the mountain tops of South Wales to the beautiful, picturesque setting that is Slugfest 2025 to witness... Details
Rival Sons/Creeping Jean – The Barbican, York – 24th June 2025

Rival Sons/Creeping Jean – The Barbican, York – 24th June 2025

Following on the release of the ‘Darkfighter’ and ‘Lightbringer’ albums in 2023, Californian 4-piece Rival Sons continue their non-stop touring schedule, which currently sees the... Details
Jesus And Mary Chain – Tramshed, Cardiff 21.06.25

Jesus And Mary Chain – Tramshed, Cardiff 21.06.25

It's been a while, best part of a decade, since I last clapped eyes on the brothers Reid in Cardiff across town in the second... Details