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Trainspotting defined not just a generation, but an era of post-Thatcher British subculture, firmly slotted at the bottom of the social scale. Trainspotting was the voice of the disillusioned. Its legacy as the […]

In recent years, the John Lewis Christmas Advert has become one of the most eagerly anticipated presents of the holiday season; people huddled round their TV’s (or in most cases, their laptops), tissues at the r […]

Having released their third album, Sunlit Youth, earlier this year Local Natives have embarked on their first UK tour in years. Stopping off at North London’s KOKO for a two night residency the L.A. indie rockers […]

Brighton based once-upon-a-time trio The Wytches have been subject of a lot of praise from myself of late, and tonight’s gig at the Wedgewood Rooms proved just why. After the sludge of Violet Mud, and the frenzy t […]

Despite being labelled rather generically as ‘hard rock’, Band of Skulls are one of those bands with such a unique sound that fans find it hard to explain what it is exactly that makes them what they are; an […]

Listening to Blood Bitch is like existing in a dream. If you don’t concentrate enough, you won’t hear the music. Pay attention, though, and you’ll be rewarded immensely. Layers of synths and electronica thinly […]

When Birmingham last enjoyed a cultural cacophony, thanks to the rhythmic renaissance of Peace, Swim Deep and Superfood, it wasn’t entirely to the enhancement of the city – for as good as those bands’ […]

Having spent the last ten years thriving on the opinion they polarise, the case of Courteeners remains an intriguing one.

They have, perhaps after old foes The Enemy, been the band that has drawn the most ire […]

Having released their second album Wild World Bastille have once again taken to the stage in their largest headline tour to date. Bringing a show stopping spectacle to The O2 Bastille proved that they are on top […]

A Spool of Blue Thread cracks open a window to peer into the sprawling, diverse lives of a ‘regular’ family. This beautifully written novel gently enthrals, coaxing the reader to wonder about the story behind eac […]

Riding on a wave of success since his self-titled 2012 debut, Nottingham-kid-done-good Jake Bugg never fails the crowd before him. Nor does the crowd ever fail him. Three years on since his second album ‘Shangri L […]

As we enter the penultimate month of 2016, gamers have another varied selection of releases to enjoy. From the ranks of the UN Space Alliance to the shores of the Aloha Islands and the world of Eos, there’s […]

A cast of Academy Award winners and nominees, a horror movie director and a film about ‘magicy’ stuff. Marvel’s Doctor Strange was one of ‘those’ Marvel films, you know? One of the Marvel films that intentionally […]

Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios have confirmed the release dates of two highly anticipated sequels; the second installation of The Incredibles, and the fourth of the Toy Story films. Pixar are the minds behind th […]

Finishing off their UK tour Southampton trio Band Of Skulls took to the stage at London’s Roundhouse. Our photographer Patrick Gunning headed down to capture the show.

I couldn’t count on both hands the number of times I’ve felt personally attacked by a director’s choice in a soundtrack. Okay, slight exaggeration – but you get the idea. So many movies are filled with borin […]

Sydney’s ice-cool upcoming indie rockers, DMA’S, graced London town in swaggering and confident fashion on Monday 24th November. The outfit performed a triumphant set to adoring fans in the iconic setting of C […]

Australia’s hottest export is making waves across the world and the UK has taken very favourably to the Britpop-esque outfit. Comparisons to Oasis have met them at every corner but the 3, who hail from Sydney, […]

After a festival season to be envious of, one of 2016’s most hyped bands Spring King took to the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth on their biggest headline tour to date. The first time I saw Spring King was roughly a […]