Festival Review: DesertFest London 2026 – various venues in Camden Town, London (15th – 17th May 2026)

Camden is host to one of the largest stoner rock festivals in the UK, and that is where I found myself for a long weekend away to experience DesertFest London for the very first time. With multiple venues within Camden over the three-day festival, there was plenty of choice for stoners who travelled far and … Continue reading Festival Review: DesertFest London 2026 – various venues in Camden Town, London (15th – 17th May 2026)

Cwfen announce first ever headline UK tour

There are two kinds of heavy bands: the ones that make a lot of noise and the ones that drag you somewhere you didn’t know you needed to go. Cwfen (pronounced ‘Coven’) are the latter, and their debut album Sorrows is a record that doesn’t just crush – it haunts long after the final note. … Continue reading Cwfen announce first ever headline UK tour

Gig Review: Faetooth / Cwfen – The Black Heart, London (17th June 2025)

On Tuesday night I headed along to The Black Heart in Camden to see Faetooth. I bought a ticket for this show months ago when it was first announced, so I had been excited about it for a long time. Support came from another band I had been really keen to see live - Cwfen … Continue reading Gig Review: Faetooth / Cwfen – The Black Heart, London (17th June 2025)

Gig Review: Castle Rat / Cwfen – Legends, Edinburgh (20th May 2025)

My summer had officially kicked off on a warm Tuesday night this week when I strolled along to the recognisable venue of Legends on Edinburgh’s Cowgate. When I arrived just before doors there was already a passionate ambience displayed from the queue of dedicated fans out front. Once entering the upstairs gig space, I witnessed … Continue reading Gig Review: Castle Rat / Cwfen – Legends, Edinburgh (20th May 2025)

Gig Review: Famyne / Cwfen / Eld Varg – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (1st September 2023)

On a Friday evening at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow, music enthusiasts gathered for a night of eclectic and captivating performances by a diverse lineup, thanks to the efforts of Duncan Mountain of Redcrust Promotions. Each band brought its unique style to the stage, creating an unforgettable experience for the audience. The evening began with a … Continue reading Gig Review: Famyne / Cwfen / Eld Varg – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow (1st September 2023)