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LIVE FROM THE PIT: Justin Hawkins Rides Again Live
Justin Hawkins Rides Again was wonderful midweek entertainment, full of games, gossip, and the platforming of local music. The bulk of the evening was spent discussing music, which in the first half manifested in a discussion of the best and worst of songwriting conventions. For the best, Hawkins mused on “three chords and the truth”, using Dead Flowers by The Rolling Stones as an example for how telling of the worst aspects of oneself can create music that captivates. To th
Julia Brunton
Jan 276 min read


Ranked: The 10 bands to see at Download Festival
Returning with killer lineup, Download XXII promises to be louder and more energetic than ever before, with over 80 bands performing...
Lou Viner-Flood
Jun 3, 20253 min read


LIVE FROM THE PIT: The Darkness and Ash
O2 City Hall had a jovial rock and roll party on Tuesday with The Darkness, playing their rescheduled final date of their Dreams on Toast...
Julia Brunton
Apr 4, 20255 min read


REVIEW: The Darkness - Dreams On Toast
Behemoths of rock'n'roll The Darkness are back with their highly anticipated eighth studio album. Promising their well known flair for...
Emily Bancroft
Mar 30, 20252 min read
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