Christmas/Deathtraps/System Reset/The Setbacks – The Cab, Newport – 29<sup>th</sup> February 2024

Christmas/Deathtraps/System Reset/The Setbacks – The Cab, Newport – 29th February 2024

It’s almost a year since I first set foot in The Cab, and it’s wonderful to see the team behind the place going from strength... Details
FIZZ/Maya Delilah – Tramshed, Cardiff – 23<sup>rd</sup> February 2024

FIZZ/Maya Delilah – Tramshed, Cardiff – 23rd February 2024

Rewind to Christmas 2023 and RPM’s Albums Of The Year podcasts. During the second broadcast when the gang were running through Ben Hughes’ album list,... Details
<a>Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes</a>/The Mysterines/HotWax – University Great Hall, Cardiff – 6<sup>th</sup> February 2024

Frank Carter And The Rattlesnakes/The Mysterines/HotWax – University Great Hall, Cardiff – 6th February 2024

Tonight is the opening night of the UK leg of Frank Carter And the Rattlesnakes’ tour in support of their recently released fifth studio album... Details
The Libertines – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 27.01.24

The Libertines – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 27.01.24

The hottest ticket in town had to be The Libertines playing the compact and frankly undersized venue Clwb Ifor Bach. Could probably have sold it... Details
Then Comes Silence/Agent Side Grinder – The Exchange Bristol 12/01/24

Then Comes Silence/Agent Side Grinder – The Exchange Bristol 12/01/24

The first taste of live music in 2024 is a trip across the border and into the Exchange for a night of Cider and black... Details
The Bar Stool Preachers/UltraBomb – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff – 16<sup>th</sup> December 2023

The Bar Stool Preachers/UltraBomb – Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff – 16th December 2023

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Well, it most certainly is in Cardiff city centre tonight, as trying to find a parking space... Details
Civic / These New South Whales – The Crofters Rights, Bristol 11.12.23

Civic / These New South Whales – The Crofters Rights, Bristol 11.12.23

The last time I was in The Crofters (The Croft as it was then called) was to witness a typically off-the-hinge night when the Dwarves... Details
Dirt Box Disco/Split Dogs – Jacs, Aberdare – 10<sup>th</sup> December 2023

Dirt Box Disco/Split Dogs – Jacs, Aberdare – 10th December 2023

“Hooray Hooray it's Dirtbox day.” It feels like a mighty long time since I had that melody line spinning around in my head in the... Details
The Wonder Stuff / Nigel Clark – Shepherds Bush Empire 09.12.23

The Wonder Stuff / Nigel Clark – Shepherds Bush Empire 09.12.23

As 2023 draws to a close it seems right that I find myself somewhere waiting for The Wonder Stuff to rock up and rock out... Details
<strong>Alabama 3 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 19th November 2023</strong>

Alabama 3 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – 19th November 2023

For many years I would tell anyone with ears that Brixton based collective Alabama 3 were one of the best live bands on the planet.... Details