Twin Atlantic Support: Lonely the Brave, Eliza and the Bear SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 9/5/15 I’ve been to the Hydro several times, to see some big names, but I’ve never seen anyone get as warm or as enthusiastic a reception as Twin Atlantic. The boys were home and Glasgow was so, so happy to have them. Lonely the… Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Twin Atlantic, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
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Twenty One Pilots
Described as a “distinctive fusion of piano-driven schizoid pop and lyrical uplift”, Twenty One Pilots are an Ohio-based duo who’ve worked their way up from “local-band” label to the brink of reaching the world stage. Following the popularity of their debut album, “Vessel” in 2013, members Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun are about to let… Continue reading Twenty One Pilots
REVIEW: Blur – The Magic Whip
With over ten years since Blur’s last album, The Magic Whip is a god-send to all fans of the quartet. With their reunion back in 2009, where they headlined summer festivals throughout the UK, many people expected an album to follow – and finally it’s here, albeit six years later. But is this album up… Continue reading REVIEW: Blur – The Magic Whip
What’s next for Zayn?
It’s the news that has taken over the whole world in the last 24 hours – Zayn Malik has left One Direction. *insert hysterical crying emoji* Devastated fans are heartbroken about the news of the heartthrob leaving the band after five years of chart-topping hits, world tours and even a box office smash movie; and whether… Continue reading What’s next for Zayn?
REVIEW: Mini Mansions – The Great Pretenders
You’d do well to watch out for Mini Mansions. The LA trio’s much-hyped sophomore album has been released just in time for the hip-band-hijack ahead of festival season. Like loads of great bands – don’t be put off by their naff name. They may sound like the latest thing from Toys R Us but in… Continue reading REVIEW: Mini Mansions – The Great Pretenders
REVIEW: Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Sings the Blues
I remember watching Rebecca Ferguson on The X Factor in 2010 and being annoyed that Matt Cardle who claimed the title. Since then, she kind of fell off the radar for me. I didn’t really hear her debut album, Heaven or her second album, Freedom. However, I’m glad that I’ve had the chance to listen… Continue reading REVIEW: Rebecca Ferguson – Lady Sings the Blues
LIVE REVIEW: The Decemberists
The Decemberists 02 Academy, Glasgow 13/2/15 After four years of silence following the success of their number 1 album The King is Dead , everyone’s favorite indie-rock oddballs are back, at last, with a brand new album. And what better place to kick of a seven-stop UK tour than the undisputable hometown of folky-rocky-pop? Glasgow’s… Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: The Decemberists
REVIEW: Imagine Dragons – Smoke + Mirrors
Smoke + Mirrors is the follow up to Imagine Dragon’s breakthrough debut Night Visions. Fans have patiently waiting for the sequel to the 2012 smash and it’s certainly proved worthy of the wait. The quartet, based in Vegas, are reminiscent of Coldplay or The Killers (with a touch of U2) but project a sound that’s… Continue reading REVIEW: Imagine Dragons – Smoke + Mirrors
REVIEW: Fall Out Boy – American Beauty/American Psycho
Flashback to 2009 and you may recall the beginning of a three-year hiatus from the band that brought us hits such as Sugar We’re Goin’ Down and Thnks Fr Th Mmrs. Fans were beginning to lose hope and wonder if they’d ever hear another hit from the four-piece again. Flash-forward to 2015, and Fall Out Boy have… Continue reading REVIEW: Fall Out Boy – American Beauty/American Psycho