Echo and the Bunnymen
Still going since the year I was born (whisper it, 1978), with Ian McCulloch as aloof and spiteful as ever, Echo and the Bunnymen shuffled into Nottingham and pretty much played […]
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Ordinary Boys
Hands up who thought this lot had jacked in this band malarkey? Yup, me too. But they’re back for another bite at, er, this band malarkey. Date: November 25, 2014 […]
Allo Darlin’
I’m used to seeing Allo Darlin’ on the outdoor stage at the Indietracks festival in Derbyshire, where they’re firm favourites, so it was great to witness their indie-pop prowess in […]
The Levellers
Slightly put off by a mardy PR dickhead who berated me via Twitter for having a negative opinion on ska music that was performed by support band The Selector, I managed […]
Pixel Fix + Kimberley Anne + Fyfe + Amber Run (New Faces Tour)
Led by Amber Run, Nottingham’s next big white hope, this tour showcased some of the country’s hidden gems. Date: November 9, 2014 Venue: The Bodega The New Faces Tour is […]
Eagulls
Earlier in the year, there was much hype about this lot. It hadn’t died down by the Autumn, either, as they impressed a sell-out crowd. Date: October 29, 2014 Venue: […]
Tom Vek
It seems like he’s been around for ever, but Tom is only on album number three. And this is the first time I had seen him (apart from a tiny glimpse […]
Owls
It’s been thirteen years since we last saw these fellas. Turned out to be worth the wait. Date: September 15, 2014 Venue: The Maze Thirteen years is some hiatus. But […]
Manchester Orchestra
This hirsute band fill the void between My Morning Jacket and Biffy Clyro. Sort of. Date: September 29, 2014 Venue: Rescue Rooms Let’s get one thing straight before we start. […]
Eliza and the Bear
I caught a glimpse of this band at the Y Not festival but wanted to see more of their bouncy indie-pop. Glad I did. Date: September 30, 2014 Venue: Bodega […]
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