Review: The Flaming Lips’ visual bonanza at sold out Beacon Show (5/5/25)
(Photo by George Salisbury) If one weren’t already familiar with the band’s usual stagecraft,...
Review: Manic Street Preachers delight with songs old and new at sold out Beacon (26/4/25)
Thirty three years after the release of their debut record, tonight finds us just...
Review: Erotic Secrets of Pompeii excel in homecoming at The Exchange
(Photo by Dave Sausins) Sporting a black, rhinestone old school military jacket, eyes doused...
Review: A heady homecoming for Francois & the Atlas Mountains
It was in Bristol 20 years ago that Francois Marry started the Atlas Mountains...
Snapped Ankles provide antidote to hard times at The Lantern (20/3/25)
The name of rave-infused, electro-punk oddballs Snapped Ankles’ upcoming album offers up an appealingly...
Review: The Weather Station host elegantly pensive night at Fleece (12/3/25)
(Photo by Jeff Bierk) The pre-gig observation that the stage has been adorned with...
Review: Immediately Family – a highly likeable celebration of music and friendship
Toward the end of this enjoyable and inspiring 100 minute documentary, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne...
Review: Squid, Bristol Beacon
Previously, Squid have described their live shows as something like a DJ set –...