Gig Review – Jessica McCarrick

Razorlight

Razorlight headed to the O2 Academy on December 1st and brought with them the gentle warmth of their indie-pop set that filled the air with nostalgia. A band that rose to fame during the mid-2000s still showing their diverse pull as the audience was made up of all ages, with music as easy listening asContinue reading “Razorlight”

Twin Atlantic

Having been a rather last-minute addition as a support to Catfish and the Bottlemen on their current tour, Twin Atlantic faced the task of getting a quickly swelling crowd at the First Direct Arena in the mood for an evening of music. Given the limited time slot, the band had a well thought out setlistContinue reading “Twin Atlantic”

Loyle Carner

Having worked his way up persistently in local Leeds venues, Loyle Carner took place on the O2 Academies’ stage, and it’s been a long time coming. As he delved into his near faultless body of work, so came a show that will go down in history amongst fans. There was a genuine benevolence as CarnerContinue reading “Loyle Carner”

Flat Moon

In the sweaty depths of The Verve Bar Leeds comes new northern band Flat Moon and their outrageously diverse set – bringing to life a collection of original pieces and carefully curated covers to expel their unique point of view. Playing for just under an hour didn’t stop the foursome from etching their sound firmlyContinue reading “Flat Moon”

Enter Shikari

Opening the set with ‘The Sights’ – a welcomed single from their most recent album – came a diverse set for music lovers galore. A clear consensus from the crowd followed as they come on stage evoking an eruption of continuous applause that didn’t halt for the entire set. A band that seem so easilyContinue reading “Enter Shikari”

The Wombats

The Wombats have a knack of filling their shows with a resounding swell of excitement and innocence – it really is just a group of boys singing about the complexities of love and friendship which are relatable in ways that not many other artists can pull off. This is what makes every Wombat’s show feelContinue reading “The Wombats”

Parcels

Parcels’ prepared to deliver a performance infused with soulful melodies and tender vocals at Brudenell Social Club; the room heavy with fog as lights cut through it creating a gentle glow that settled against the stage’s sparkling backdrop. We were transported back to the seventies, the band sporting double denim and an assortment of haircutsContinue reading “Parcels”

Bugzy Malone

Truly claiming his title – King of the North – Bugzy Malone dominated at the O2 Academy, delivering a performance that only solidified his place within grime royalty. An expert in crowd control he was able to unite sweaty complexions across the floor space as he rolled out hit after hit from his ever-growing repertoire.Continue reading “Bugzy Malone”

Rudimental

Rarely does a show ooze self-love like this eclectic performance of color and sound. Rudimental packed the O2 Academy full of bass lovers buzzing with anticipation, ready for artful remixes and modern beats that were thoroughly delivered on. The show was one of a slow burn as the artfully crafted setlist gained a steady paceContinue reading “Rudimental”