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
Michael Monroe / CJ Wildheart – Sin City, Swansea 30.05.25

Michael Monroe / CJ Wildheart – Sin City, Swansea 30.05.25

The Rock and Roll show kept rolling, and Tonight it was the turn of Swansea to bear witness to the Rock and Roll phenomenon that... Details
The Wildhearts/Lewis Pugh – The Old Woollen, Farsley – 24th May 2025

The Wildhearts/Lewis Pugh – The Old Woollen, Farsley – 24th May 2025

The Old Woollen is a 500-capacity venue in sleepy Farsley, just a few miles from Leeds city centre. It may seem an unusual choice for... Details