It's a daunting prospect writing a review for a Dragged Into Sunlight gig. The enigmatic band's live set, performed bathed in smoke, with their backs to the crowd while under pulsating lights, is the stuff of legend. Their Damnation set from 2024 is still spoken about as one of the best ever. They're a band … Continue reading Gig Review: Dragged Into Sunlight / Vacuous / Plague Pit – Slay, Glasgow (3rd May 2026)
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Gig Review: Solence / Dream State / Written By Wolves – Cathouse, Glasgow (30th April 2026)
Love the Cathouse, hate the stairs! If only Catty didn't ask you to climb Ben Lomond to access the venue! Written By Wolves set the bar high! Honestly, they’re the best opening act I’ve seen in ages. I must confess I didn't know any of tonight's acts before seeing them, but I believe that just … Continue reading Gig Review: Solence / Dream State / Written By Wolves – Cathouse, Glasgow (30th April 2026)
Gig Review: Calva Louise / Knife Bride – Garage Attic, Glasgow (1st May 2026)
Seeing Calva Louise at The Garage Attic in Glasgow felt less like a standard gig and more like stepping into their own strange, cinematic universe…and I cannot tell you how packed it was! I’ve been to a few sold out shows in the Attic but this one was so damn busy even for the support … Continue reading Gig Review: Calva Louise / Knife Bride – Garage Attic, Glasgow (1st May 2026)
Gig Review: StrangeForms Festival 2026 Day 2 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (19th April 2026)
Following on from all the fun and games of Day 1... The Sound of Modesty have the unenviable task of starting Day 2, but they manage it successfully. The room fills up shortly before the band take to the stage and play a magical alt-rock set with clean vocals and keys. New tracks are aired … Continue reading Gig Review: StrangeForms Festival 2026 Day 2 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (19th April 2026)
Gig Review: StrangeForms Festival 2026 Day 1 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (18th April 2026)
Entering its 11th year, StrangeForms festival promotes the best of post-rock and post-metal to a loyal fanbase that return annually to the Brudenell Social Club: its home since 2018. It’s a sunny weekend, perfect for enjoying a pint in the outdoor seating between bands, with a large video screen showing sports. Part of StrangeForms' attraction … Continue reading Gig Review: StrangeForms Festival 2026 Day 1 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds (18th April 2026)
Gig Review: Oscura / Palejoy / Human Renegade / (Voted Most Likely) – Audio, Glasgow (26th April 2026)
There can't be many small venues around better than Glasgow's Audio. The tiny room under the arches of Glasgow Central gives the intimacy of a living-room gig, allowing you to get right up close and personal with the bands. I've seen all types of bands there at the beginning of their career, or just before … Continue reading Gig Review: Oscura / Palejoy / Human Renegade / (Voted Most Likely) – Audio, Glasgow (26th April 2026)