It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Tramlines Festival 2024, bathed in glorious sunshine and blue skies, stood in stark contrast to the muddy, rain-drenched spectacle of 2023. It was an age of open-air revelry, in contrast to the year prior’s waterlogged woes; it was the epoch of carefree dancing, instead … Continue reading Live Review: Tramlines // Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, 26-28.07.24
As the opening chords of subheadliners Circa Waves’ most popular song ‘T-Shirt Weather’ filled the air, the energy at Leed’s Temple Newsam Park was still palpable, even if us punters were ironically soggy. The song, a quintessential anthem of carefree summer days, perfectly encapsulated the crowd’s hopes for the festival: a day bathed in sunshine, … Continue reading Live Review: Live at Leeds in the Park 2024
“All night, all night waiting for you”: At The Octagon in Sheffield on Monday night, an eclectic assembly congregated, reminiscent of a captive class eagerly awaiting their instructor’s insights. And who better to whisk these minds through the corridors of time than West London indie darlings The Vaccines? After a raucous warm-up set from Australian rockers, … Continue reading Live Review: The Vaccines // The Octagon, Sheffield, 19.02.24
Spector’s show at Leeds University’s Student Union, Stylus, on Thursday 30th November 2023 was a wild ride that mirrored the messy unpredictability of a classic student night out. From misplaced bank cards to wardrobe malfunctions, the evening unfolded with a chaotic charm that only added to Spector’s typically jubilant live performance. Despite occasional hiccups, the … Continue reading Live Review: Spector // Stylus, Leeds University Union, 30.11.23
Sheffield’s own psychedelic retro-pop outfit Minds Idle set the scene before Birmingham rising stars Overpass delivered a rousing warm-up set, with highlights including ‘3AM’ and recent single ‘Beautiful’. Edinburgh indie rock trio Vistas subsequently took to the stage of Sheffield’s esteemed music institution, The Leadmill on Wednesday evening, following the release of their third studio album, Is This All We Are? back in … Continue reading Live Review: Vistas // The Leadmill, Sheffield, 15.11.23
Basked in lambent green light, Spector swan onstage, evidently wondering what to make of this evening’s crowd. Partway through the set frontman Fred Macpherson notes the O2 Academy is only two thirds full. Whether this is because it’s a Wednesday evening or because Spector’s reach is limited to a small group of ardently devoted fans, … Continue reading Live Review: Spector // Oxford O2 Academy, 28.10.15
If you’ve ever watched a nature documentary – which you’ve probably done if your grandparents’ house is anywhere near as boring as my grandparents’ house is – then chances are you’ll have seen footage of penguins queuing up on icebergs, taking it in turns to jump into the freezing cold water. Although gay nightclub and … Continue reading Live Review: Fidlar // Heaven, London, 23.06.15
Parka is a familiar name to Sheffield’s most devoted gig goers – the Chesterfield based band has played across the city on many an occasion, with a highly spirited gig at Plug being the talk of the town back in January. Their charismatic frontman Casey Lowry can be counted on to incite circle pits wherever … Continue reading Live Review: Parka & The Sherlocks // Leadmill, Sheffield, 20.06.15
BETH KIRKBRIDE 