Gig Review: Wednesday 13 / The Soap Girls – Slay, Glasgow (8th November 2025)

First up, I am fully aware that The Nocturnal Affair were also on the bill but we made a rookie mistake and didn't double-check the door times. They'd been shifted from 7pm to 6pm, and the queue was huge. By the time Gary got in, TNA were literally saying "thank you and goodnight". By the … Continue reading Gig Review: Wednesday 13 / The Soap Girls – Slay, Glasgow (8th November 2025)

The Nocturnal Affair announce UK return with Wednesday 13

Following a successful run of shows across the UK and Europe this past summer, Las Vegas dark rockers The Nocturnal Affair have announced they will be returning to these shores in November. They will once again be joining Wednesday 13, this time on the "Mid Death Crisis UK Tour", with special guests The Soap Girls … Continue reading The Nocturnal Affair announce UK return with Wednesday 13

Cape Town punk duo The SoapGirls release “Heart In Bloom”

Every band has been doing what they can do during lockdown, but if there's an act I've noticed being online every time I've logged into facebook, it's The SoapGirls. I swear they've not slept since March 2020. If they're not live streaming, they're tweeting. Or organising press packs. Or, as it turns out, writing new material... … Continue reading Cape Town punk duo The SoapGirls release “Heart In Bloom”

Gig Review: The SoapGirls / KilgrVston – The Hive, Edinburgh (15th November 2019)

So here we are at Edinburgh’s The Hive, given it is in that same street as my home from home, Bannermans, I’ve never been in the place and what a hidden wee gem it is too. We are here to catch up with The SoapGirls for the second time this year who never disappoint live … Continue reading Gig Review: The SoapGirls / KilgrVston – The Hive, Edinburgh (15th November 2019)

Review: The SoapGirls – Society’s Rejects

There were many whispers at this year’s Camden Rocks festival concerning who to check out, who’s going to excite the crowd and leave the music-goers salivating for more. One whisper belonged to South Africa’s The SoapGirls, two sisters who are lifelong entertainers. Their music had people talking… or whispering. I’m an eavesdropper so off we … Continue reading Review: The SoapGirls – Society’s Rejects

Wildfire 2017: Friday Review

Wildfire Festival – set in the idyllic location of Wiston Lodge – may no longer hold the title of Scotland’s only rock and metal festival but it can lay claim to the title of the best. With a relaxed vibe, it’s a great weekend for the whole family with little ones and even dogs a … Continue reading Wildfire 2017: Friday Review