Tom A. Smith made another strong case for his ever growing star-power, radiating a larger-than-life presence for his show at Deaf Institute, Manchester. Some performers take time to settle; Tom commanded the room instantly, animating the space with a purposeful energy that felt equal parts confidence and positivity. There was nothing brooding about him —… Read more: LIVE REVIEW: Tom A. Smith

Last Week our First North East showcase Headlined by Porcelain took place to a SOLD OUT Zerox crowd in Newcastle. Scroll Down for full Galleries Following up from our previous Sold Out event in Liverpool, headlined by BITE in collaboration with North west stalwart Boot Magazine, This time we decided to look further North and… Read more: 📸 – North east showcase

On February 8th, Marisa and the moths showcased to the O2 Ritz their finest credentials – Raw, sincere, and brilliant Beneath the faded glamour and bouncing floorboards, the early crowd gathered with that familiar support-slot curiosity By the time Marisa and the Moths left the stage, that curiosity had turned into conviction. Tasked with opening… Read more: LIVE REVIEW: Marisa and The Moths

On 15 February, DMA‘S brought their widescreen melancholy to the cavernous expanse of O2 Victoria Warehouse, turning the old industrial shell into something tender, communal and gloriously loud. Manchester crowds don’t do polite appreciation, and from the first chant-ready chorus it was clear this would be less a gig, more a mass exorcism in bucket… Read more: LIVE REVIEW: DMA’S

With their fierce blend of punk and ska, London/Norwich based Millie Manders and the Shut Up are hard to ignore. We recently had the chance to chat with frontwoman Millie, following the band’s return from touring in the EU ; We kicked off by reflecting on some favourite live moments from the band’s journey so… Read more: Interview W/ Millie Manders and The Shutup