It is 2003, I am playing out front and my mum calls me over to the window to check out this new song thats doing the rounds. 'Bring Me To Life' is playing as I watch this mesmerising video of one Amy Lee falling from a window and that was my entry into a 20+ year relationship with Evanesence. And within all of those years, tonight is my first opportunity to see them live. At a sold out Co-op Arena, you can feel the buzz in the air of Manchester this evening. But before we get

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Death Cab For Cutie It’s twenty years since Death Cab For Cutie played the region (2006 Newcastle 2026 over the water here in Gateshea ) so there’s a lot of excited folk in the Glasshouse this evening. They’re out touring the recent 'I Built You A Tower' album an emotional tale of Ben Gibbards personal relationship dissolving and whilst the lyrics tear the heart apart, opener of the set and first single 'Riptides' has a quirky uptempo beat that you can dance about to whilst s

The Afghan Whigs The Afghan Whigs are out celebrating not only the release of a new album which could very well land on many peoples album of the year list but also 40 years of making music as a band in one form or another. Tonight at Leeds Stylus is the first date of the UK tour and there’s a keen sense of anticipation in the air as the basement venue fills up and are suitably warmed up by long time Whigs pal Ed Harcourt. A short but lush set including 'Shadowboxing' and a w

I Prevail Polaris Gore In Birmingham, I don’t measure the quality of a show by the queues snaking outside arenas, or the social media frenzy in the run up to a performance. I don’t tend to look at the quality of the venue, or even the lineup to an extent. I look for the presence of the Moshpit Mime. I first saw him several years ago, from high up in the stands at a rock show. A gentleman in the crowd, instantly identifiable by his face paint, stripey top and beret. I watched

One of Britain’s most beloved festive films returns this Christmas as Love Actually Live in Concert embarks on a major UK tour, presented by JOY. Concerts, bringing Richard Curtis’ iconic romantic comedy to audiences accompanied by a full live orchestra performing Craig Armstrong’s celebrated score. Running throughout November and December 2026, the nationwide tour will visit 14 of the UK’s most prestigious concert halls and arenas, including Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, Lo

GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights Trivium — vocalist/guitarist MATTHEW K. HEAFY; guitarist COREY BEAULIEU; bassist PAOLO GREGOLETTO; and drummer ALEX RÜDINGER — are ushering in their newest and most ferocious era with the new single and video for "Dead Inside Of Me". The band shares the official video, directed by Pavel Trebukhin. It's a creepy journey into the darkest depths to which the human psyche can plummet. "'Dead Inside Of Me' was a song that came together at the end of a

Northern UK EDM metalcore powerhouses Waterlines have been thrilling live crowds all over the country across the Summer. Now they're delighted to be bringing you their first new music in over a year! Their brand new single is called 'Giant Killers', and it is a metal rave anthem for the ages. Established as one of the highlights of the Waterlines live set at recent shows, the band are delighted to now bring 'Giant Killers' to the masses. The music video is the perfect visual

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new single ‘The Animals’. It is a raging punk track opening with a punchy bounce reminiscent of the likes of Bad Religion and early Green Day before building into the unmistakable grand anthemic chorus of MAN WITH A MISSION. The song has been written for Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (English: BEASTS CLUTCHING AT STRAWS), a Japanese film due for release on September 25th, about a student who finds 100 million ye

Tracklist: …with Little Ease smooth talkin’ dirty $$$ prowl trendsetter swimming lessons grand slam gimme my flowers playing For keeps chainwhip worms fall Like dominos bail out! Texan band Saint Blonde have just released their debut album on Pale Chord and Rise BMG Records. The indie rockers have described it as a Quentin Tarantino heist movie gone wrong and I understand why, it has the same elements of coolness, of chaos and of style. Its an album bursting with energy, with