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)
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Festival Review: 2000Trees 2025 – Zuz’s View
Set against the rolling hills of Upcote Farm, 2000Trees 2025 once again proved why it’s a cornerstone of the UK’s alternative music scene. With a line-up that balanced chaos and catharsis, familiar faces and thrilling newcomers, this year’s edition delivered standout sets across every stage. Here’s a look at just a few of the bands … Continue reading Festival Review: 2000Trees 2025 – Zuz’s View
Interview: Meryl Streek at 2000Trees
At a festival packed with voices of resistance and catharsis, Meryl Streek still manages to stand out. Fusing spoken-word with deceptively fun sounding instrumentals, the Dublin artist channels grief, rage, and political urgency into something impossible to ignore. We caught up with him backstage at 2000Trees to talk protest music, personal loss, and what it … Continue reading Interview: Meryl Streek at 2000Trees