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Live – Sydney Sprague | Wheelwright | Harrison Fjord at The Rebel Lounge Phoenix

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

Sydney Sprague at The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, 15th December 2023

Sydney Sprague finished her first headline tour, Somebody in Hell Loves You, the title of her new album, at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix, AZ to a sold-out house on December 15th. It was a tight set from the moment Sydney and her band (Chuck Morriss III on bass and synth, Sébastien Deramet on electric guitar and Matt Storto on drums) took to the stage. Sydney’s dynamic vocals were spot on as she rocked out the songs from her sophomore album with Rude Records. Her fans sang along with her, and some people had traveled from out of town to be at Sydney’s final performance of the year. Sydney and her band put on an impressive show that was a triumph and left her fans wanting more.

The supporting acts were Wheelwright, who was on tour with Sydney and playing songs from his new EP, and Harrison Fjord – two bands out of Phoenix. During Wheelwright’s set, Sydney sang a duet with Wheelwright, Wilderness Call, which was hauntingly beautiful.

Gallery from the evening here…

Harrison Fjord

Wheelwright

Sydney Sprague

Review and photos by Jennifer Mullins 

Published 23rd December 2023

Best Music Shots of 2023 (Part 2)

Posted in Gallery, Live Music, Photography

And we’re back! Due to the high number of images submitted this year, the gallery is in two parts. Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s feature and are looking forward to more – you won’t be disappointed! It really has been a great year for live music and the essence of that is absolutely captured here by our second group of photographers for whom the pit is home. I suspect you know how this works by now but there is no particular order to the photos, they are just mixed by style and genre, enjoy…

Header image by Mike Burnell, details in article

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Duncan Tyler

Gary Numan
Electric Ballroom, London, April 2023

Ashen
Camden Underworld, London, October 2023

Instagram

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Jenna Nicole

Bilmuri & Gabi Rose
Turner Hall, Milwaukee, March 2023

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Amy Navarro

Holding Absence
The Engine Rooms, Southampton, November 2023

Ghost
Zenith Arena, Lille, May 2023

Instagram

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Dave Sloan

F.Emasculata
Wotsit Called Fest, The Crypt, Hastings, September 2023

Haest
Wotsit Called Fest, The Crypt, Hastings, September 2023

Instagram

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Alan Cruickshank

Lewis McFarlane of Bad Actress
Raigmore Motel, Inverness, November 2023

Dan Hipgrave of Toploader
Strathpeffer Pavilion, April 2023

Instagram

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Darren Clarke

Eva Lazarus
Siren, Bristol, July 2023

Milan Ring
The Fleece, Bristol, April 2023

Website | Instagram

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Ian Mc Donnell

Heilung
Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin, January 2023

Lewis Capaldi
3Arena, Dublin, January 2023

Instagram | Facebook

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Milly McPhee

Bronnie
Bodega, Nottingham, February 2023

Website | Instagram

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Shaun Hulme

Joey Draperr of South Of Salem
KKs Steelmill, Wolverhampton, April 2023

Joe Perry of Hollywood Vampires
Utilita Arena, Birmingham, July 2023

Portfolio | Instagram | Facebook

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Josh Russell

Wheatus
Cambridge Junction, November 2023

Mozey
Club 85, April 2023

Instagram

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Chris Hibberd

Nancy Cancer
The Pipeline, Brighton, June 2023

Billy Nomates
Chalk, Brighton, April 2023

Instagram | #chibberdyviews

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Lorna Cort

Gregory Porter
Royal Albert Hall, July 2023

Nile Rodgers and Chic
Brighton Stanmer Park, July 2023

Facebook

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Guy Joben

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, July 2023

Instagram

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Romy Ellis-Doyle

The Last Dinner Party
Truck Festival, July 2023

STONE
Truck Festival, July 2023

Instagram 1 | Instagram 2

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Don Blandford

Vixey
Brixton Windmill, London, February 2023

Kim Jarvis of Gaffer Tape Sandy
Scala, London, February 2023

Instagram | Twitter

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Rebecca Cairns

Savini
Firehouse, Southampton, November 2023

Atvm
Firehouse, Southampton, November 2023

Instagram | Facebook

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Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Nova Twins
Chalk, Brighton, March 2023

Little Simz
Love Supreme Festival, July 2023

Website |Instagram | Twitter

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Siobhan (16 Beasley St Photography)

Priestgate
The Prince Albert, Brighton, February 2023

VLURE
The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, August 2023

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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To echo yesterday’s thoughts, please do check out more from all the photographers featured in both halves of the gallery and give them a follow on socials. We have a lovely, kind community here on Breaking Glass and appreciate you all being involved. Thank you so much to all the contributors above.

Part 1 of the gallery is here.

All images are copyrighted by the named photographer; please do not use without their permission.

Published 22nd December 2023

Best Music Shots of 2023 (Part 1)

Posted in Gallery, Live Music, Photography

Always a favourite feature, our Best Music Shots of the year gallery has grown annually and it’s awesome to have so many of you sharing your favourite images from a year filled with incredible live music. I’ve taken the decision to split the gallery into two parts this time – the quality of the photos is outstanding and I want to give them all space to be seen, so here are the first half and the rest will follow tomorrow. As usual, in no particular order, the photos are simply mixed by genre and style. Here we go…

Header shot by Gary Hough, details in article

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Clare Ratcliffe

Hollywood Vampires – Alice Cooper & Johnny Depp
Utility Arena, Birmingham, July 2023

Instagram | Facebook

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Adam Hampton-Matthews

Arctic Monkeys
Emirates Stadium, London, June 2023

Pulp
Hammersmith Apollo, London, July 2023

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Gregor Boyd

Natti
The Tollbooth, Stirling, November 2023

Website | Instagram

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Mia-Jean Tolley

The Murder Capital
O2 Academy Bristol, May 2023

Instagram

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Ingrid Turner

Flamenco musicians
Cueva Flamenca la Comino, Granada

Dudu Kouate
The Carlton Club, Manchester

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Jennifer Mullins  Photography

Danielle Durack
The Venue, Phoenix, March 2023

Wheelwright
The Tiger Bar, Phoenix, February 2023

Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Rachael Sweeney

Simon Neil performing with Empire State Bastard
SWG3, Glasgow, November

Josh  from Greta Van Fleet
The OVO Hydro, Glasgow, November 2023

Instagram

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Brian Brown (Dark Misfit Photography)

Róisín McCarney
King Tuts, Glasgow, September 2023

Instagram

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Nigel King Photography

Antony Szmierek
Splendour Festival, Nottingham,  July 2023

Emzae at her Album Launch Party
Rough Trade, Nottingham, September 2023

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Threads | Mastodon

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Sam Haines

Yot Club

Electric Ballroom, London,  May 2023

Tigercub
O2 Islington Academy, London, October 2023

Website | Instagram

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Steven Medeiros

Whitehorse
TD Music Hall, Toronto, June 2023

Great Lake Swimmers
TD Music Hall, Toronto, November 2023

Instagram | Twitter

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Dan Landsburgh

Lambrini Girls
The Lexington, London, June 2023

Blink 182
The O2 London, October 2023

Instagram | Twitter

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Rachel Lee

Waves
Colours Hoxton, London, April 2023

Alfie Jukes
The Grace, London, October 2023

Website | Instagram

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Gary Hough (ShotFromBothSides)

Rum Lad
Pirate Rehearsal Studios, Sheffield, January 2023

Filthy Dirty – Dancing Queen Preston Style
Kanteena, Lancaster, June 2023

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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So that was part 1 – part 2 will be with you tomorrow! I urge you to follow these photographers if you don’t already, as well as being great at what they do, they’re a lovely bunch of people. Thank you again to all who have contributed.

(Part 2 of the gallery is here now)

All images are copyrighted by the named photographer; please do not use without their permission.

Published 21st December 2023

 

 

2023 Through The Lens

Posted in Gallery, Photography

Can’t quite believe we’re almost at the end of the year! Once again, we have the pleasure of presenting some favourite images taken during 2023 by a group of photographers with an eclectic range of styles and subject matter. There are some beautiful shots in here, hope you enjoy and take some inspiration from them all – in no particular order…

Header shot by Dave Sloan, details in article

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Nigel King Photography

The great photographer Arteh Odjidja from his Creating a Street Portrait class in Nottingham

One of The Kelpies giant sculptures at Grangemouth in Scotland

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Caoimhe Clements

Vancouver Nature

Banff, Canada

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Alan Cruickshank

My grandson Jack loving the inverted mirror at the Bamboozilium at The Landmark Adventure Park, Aviemore in Scotland

Young squirrel taken at a local woodland enjoying some May sunshine in the Highlands of Scotland

Instagram

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Shaun Hulme

A horror shoot for Halloween in my home studio with my daughters

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Romy Ellis-Doyle

A stunning sunset in Lake Garda, Italy. The deep pink of the sky engulfs the waves.

Monkey spotting in Marrakesh, Morocco, the monkey looks up at the light through the gaps in the trees, casual magic!

Instagram 1 | Instagram 2

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Ian Mc Donnell at Mc Gig Photography

Luminaries instalments by Architects of Air at The Kilkenny Arts Festival

Instagram | Facebook

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Gregor Boyd

A flooded football pitch in a park in Bridge of Allan, Scotland, during Storm Babet

Website | Instagram

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Clare Ratcliffe

Spring at Burghley House, Stamford

Springtime Blue Tit

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Jenna Nicole

Drifting Away

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Morgan Elliott

Beaches

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Dan Landsburgh

One of Soft Play’s first shows back in London, headlining for Fender as they revive the Marquee club for one night only to launch the Vintera II series of guitars

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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Mike Burnell

Tawny Owl in Bushy Park, London

Short Eared Owl on the South Downs near Arundel

Website |Instagram | Twitter

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Don Blandford

Protester at Defend The Right To Protest rally, Westminster

Anti-monarchy protest at State Opening Of Parliament, Westminster

Instagram | Twitter

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Derek Rickman

Milton Abbey

The Blandford Robin

Instagram | Twitter

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Milly McPhee

Portrait of Bronnie at Bodega in Nottingham

Crumnock water in June

Website | Instagram

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Guy Joben

Untitled

Instagram

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Jennifer Mullins

A hoop dancer from Yellow Bird Productions at The Celebration of People and Plants of The Sonoran Desert, Phoenix

The Japanese Friendship Garden, Phoenix

Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Dave Sloan

A drone shot of South Parade Pier, Southsea

Clarence Pier, Southsea Seafront

Instagram

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Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography

Wild by Motionhouse, Worthing Festival

Brighton & Hove Pride

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A big, big thank you to all the photographers who have shared their work. You can see more from each of them and give them a follow on the links shown. All images are copyrighted by the named photographer; please do not use without their permission.

And keep an eye on our socials over the next couple of days because our Best Music Shots of 2023 galleries are on their way…

Published 20th December 2023

Live – VLURE | Psweatpants | Pearling at SWG3 Glasgow

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

VLURE, Psweatpants & Pearling at SWG3, Glasgow, 16th December 2023

There’s nothing like a hometown gig, and SWG3 proved the perfect venue for VLURE’s all conquering end to an exceptional 12 months, its industrial backdrop leaning into the music, lighting and sound on point as always, hand selected supports completing the evening.

First up, experimental and ethereal sound and visuals from Pearling welcoming the early arrivals in, debut EP Celestia, Deep Sea Diver is well worth a listen. Another to check out, Psweatpants followed on changing the pace up and taking the crowd along with him with ease. Describing him as a rapper seems a little understated, the influence from multiple genres makes it a much better all round offering than that.

And so to VLURE. Over the years I’ve seen more artists play live than I can remember, but I reckon I can count on one hand those that I would happily go and see every night of the week, and they’ve long since joined that list. VLURE must surely have ticked off a sizeable list of achievements this year with extensive touring across the UK and Europe, trips to Glastonbury and SXSW, an increasing presence on national radio airplay and the SAMA for Best Live Act. What comes next remains to be seen but will undoubtedly continue to hit the purity of honest music made from the heart, and live performances that metaphorically set the place on fire every time.

It kind of feels there’s not much to add that I’ve not said before. All I can say is this band help me breathe, and 2023 would have been a lot darker without them. The transcendence is set to keep building in 2024… can’t wait.

Pearling

Psweatpants

VLURE

Words and photos © Siobhan

Published 19th December 2023

 

 

Top 10 Gigs of 2023 (Adam)

Posted in Live Music, Photography, Top 10

Top 10 gigs of 2023 – selected by Adam Hampton Matthews, Photographer

1. Pulp – Hammersmith Apollo
Now, that’s what I call an encore! Pulp culminated their reunion UK tour off in style at the Hammersmith Apollo. Nothing came close to this show for me. An epic set of hits with not a single dull moment. The moment Jarvis appeared at the rear of the stage silhouetted against a giant moon will stay with me for some time. Only slight frustration was having to shoot from the back of the crowd, though this made for some interesting shots in the end!

 

2. Arctic Monkeys / The Hives – Emirates Stadium
Full of swagger and a setlist full of old and new. Photos from 1 of 3 nights at the Emirates Stadium in London this summer. One of the stand out shows from 2023 for sure and a Glasto ’23 headliner!

Little shoutout to The Hives for one of the best support slots I’ve seen ever. They also played a show at The Garage earlier the same week.

3. Gary Numan – Electric Ballroom
Gary Numan played his 998/999/1000th ever show at Electric Ballroom in Camden this year. I was fortunate enough to shoot the 999th show and he was on top form. Dark, broody and as iconic as ever!

4. The Streets – Alexandra Palace
This has to be the most chaotic and energetic first three songs I’ve ever experienced and I had to climb the barrier to try and keep up! Mike Skinner welcomed the crowd with opener Turn the Page by jumping into the crowd whilst drones above filmed and captured the moment. Wasn’t sure whether I had managed to capture the energy until I got home later that night. But I was pretty pleased with the shots in the end.

5. Razorlight – Hammersmith Apollo

A favourite of mine from my days at school as one of the indie kids. Razorlight didn’t disappoint and was surprising how many of the songs lyrics I could remember on the night. It’s like their music is engraved into my youth. An epic set and a performance to suit! Proving they still have that Golden Touch. Was super chuffed to capture this moment.

6. Rick Astley – Electric Ballroom
Ahead of two nights at the Royal Albert Hall, Rick Astley played a wonderful and intimate warm up show at the Electric Ballroom in Camden. The crowd were treated to new tracks off his recent album and the obvious hits, including the one you’re probably thinking of. Such a polished performer and a really enjoyable night out.

7. Self Esteem – Hammersmith Apollo
Was lucky to catch Self Esteem’s final London show this year at Hammersmith Apollo. One of my favourite shows and performances of the year and an absolute pleasure to shoot. Self Esteem has since been on London’s West End performing in Cabaret opposite Scissor Sister’s Jake Shears!

8. The National – Alexandra Palace
My most listened to artist of 2023 and probably one of my favourite bands of all time. So they had to make the top 10! The National played two consecutive nights at Ally Pally this autumn. For those who went to both nights, two completely different setlists were performed in full across a 2+ hour show! No mean feat! It’s been a busy year for The National who also released two albums in 2023 – First Two Pages of Frankenstein and Laugh Track. A tricky show to shoot with challenging lighting but a fascinating front man in Matt Berninger made this one a belter!

9. Muse – MK Dons Bowl
Muse definitely delivered the heat on probably the hottest day of the summer in 2023 with a blisteringly good set. The show delivered everything you would expect from Muse – pyro, epic backdrops, a runway and anthemic choruses! Only slight frustration was photographers were penned into one side of the stage and not allowed to shoot down the runway. An opportunity missed for sure! Support came from Royal Blood and The Warning.

10. Shame – Troxy
A band that have really catapulted into the limelight this year including a memorable Glasto performance which involved lead singer, Charlie Steen, performing in golden spandex. Each to their own! Earlier this year in April, Shame played a headline show at Troxy in London. It was energetic, sweaty, and everything a post-punk band should be! A band I’ll definitely be following more closely going forward.

You can see all the amazing shots Adam has captured for us this year here, and do check out more of his work on his website and Insta below.

Photos and words © Adam Hampton-Matthews – Website | Instagram

Published 18th December 2023

Live – Gogol Bordello | Puzzled Panther | Peat & Diesel at Chalk Brighton

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Gogol Bordello, Puzzled Panther and Peat & Diesel at Chalk, Brighton, 16th December 2023

A big pre-Christmas party at Chalk as Gogol Bordello packed out the venue before returning to the States for more tour dates. Support from Puzzled Panther and Peat & Diesel completed the line up for a very happy crowd.

Gallery from Mike Burnell
Hosted by Lout Promotions

Peat & Diesel

Puzzled Panther

Gogol Bordello

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 17th December 2023

 

 

Live – Skinny Lister | Noble Jacks at Chalk Brighton

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Skinny Lister & Noble Jacks at Chalk, Brighton, 15th December 2023

Taking their latest album Shanty Punk out on the road, Skinny Lister stopped off at Brighton’s Chalk last night with an outstanding performance, support came from Americana locals Noble Jacks.

Gallery from Mike Burnell
Hosted by Lout Promotions

Noble Jacks

Skinny Lister

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 16th December 2023

 

Top 10 Tracks of 2023 (Derek)

Posted in New Music, Top 10, Vinyl Countdown

Top 10 tracks: Vinyl Countdown of 2023 – selected by Derek Rickman, Writer

1. Geisha / Egyptian Blue
Even COVID couldn’t derail Egyptian Blue’s inevitable rise in 2023. Subsequently their much delayed debut album arrived fully formed and fleshed out. Geisha is perhaps the standout track, a frenetic ball of nervous energy with its taut mix of insistent guitars and syncopated drums.

2. Dead Horse / Yard Act
James Smith and cohorts take a few well aimed shots at right wing tabloid culture and emrerge triumphant. Refreshing belligerence from Leed’s hottest prospects.

3. Loveher / Romy
A deeply personal song from Romy yet its lo-fi beats and impassioned vocals mesmerise. The mantra like refrain ‘Lover, I love her, Lover, I love her’ feels alluringly confessional.

4. It’s Coming Round Again / Andrew Cushin
Accomplished songwriting from an artist mature beyond his years. It’s Coming Round Again positively glows after repeated listens. With the likes of Noel Gallagher and Peter Doherty as patrons, Mr Cushin has a bright future.

5. The Weeks / Art School Girlfriend
Transient moments of euphoria course through Art School Girlfriend’s second album Soft Landing, none more so than  The Weeks. A sly deceptive opening eventually bursts into a cinematic rush of grungy guitar and ethereal harmonies.

6. Hard Day’s Night 2023 Mix  / The Beatles
The wonders of AI provide a fascinating insight into the Fab Four’s studio ethic in this 2023 mix from newly released Red Album. The clarity is remarkable, you can hear Lennon and Harrison’s guitars ring brightly and Ringo Starr’s snare drum seems to have added bite.

7.  Fairy Tale of New York / The Pogues, Kirsty MacColl
There is added poignancy to this perrenial favourite with the sad news of Shane MacGowan’s passing fresh in our minds. It’s still timeless in its appeal and clearly head and shoulders above all the other festive mire. It will forever stand as a testament to his creative genius.

8.  Woman / Barry Can’t Swim
One of those feel-good tunes that sleepwalked its way on to my playlist this year! Lovely stilted piano and a memorable chorus all underpinned by Lapsley’s emotive vocal.

9.  Cold Reactor / Everything Everything
First taster from their Mountainhead album due next March. The boys are still delving into conceptual art pop. Cold Reactor is mellow but punches brightly with Jonathan Higgs’ jaunty vocals riding bubbling waves of electronica.

10.  Heaven Sent / VLURE
I’ve yet to see VLURE but I’m guessing this new track has harnessed the intensity of their live sound. As thrilling an anthem as I’ve heard all year. World domination surely awaits.

Derek is a writer, poet, painter and hiker who often captures his journeys on camera – see more of what he’s been up to this year on his Instagram link below, and listen to his top 10 tracks of 2023 here…

 

Words © Derek Rickman – Instagram

Published 13th December 2023

Live – Ashnikko at 3Olympia Dublin

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Ashnikko at 3Olympia Dublin, 11th December 2023

Ashnikko finished off her Weedkiller tour in Dublin at the 3Olympia. She and her two dancers amazed a full venue with a fantastic eighteen song set-list, mostly all accompanied with dance routines. Ian Mc Donnell was there to capture the show, gallery below.

Ashnikko set-list: You Make Me Sick! * STUPID * Working Bitch * Don’t Look at It * Super Soaker * Slumber Party * Dying Star * Invitation * Worms * Cry * Chokehold Cherry Python * Tantrum * Cheerleader * Manners * Halloweenie I / Halloweenie II / Halloweenie III / Halloweenie IV * Possession of a Weapon * WEEDKILLER * Daisy

Words and photos © Ian Mc Donnell (Mc Gig Photography) – Instagram | Facebook

Published 13th December 2023

 

 

 

 

Live – Madness | The Lightning Seeds | DJ Darren at Brighton Centre

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Madness, The Lightning Seeds & DJ Darren at Brighton Centre, 11th December 2023

Still rightfully pulling in huge crowds after all these years, Madness set the Christmas mood with a great performance at Brighton Centre last night. Opening proceedings was DJ Darren, followed by another band full of hits in The Lightning Seeds. Mike Burnell captured the evening in pictures…

DJ Darren

The Lightning Seeds

Madness

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 12th December 2023

New Music – Beatowls

Posted in New Music, Review

Beatowls – All I See Is Trouble

If you’re in need of some respite from the plethora of seasonal jingle bell entrenched songs, take a listen to Beatowls‘ latest single All I See Is Trouble. With an unconcealed nod to trip-hop of the past, the Liverpool trio factor in splashes of electronica and double vocals, culminating in a hypnotic wave of soft, dark psychedelia with visuals to match in the accompanying video. Taken from their recently released album MARMA, the track shows skilful songwriting and production, and spotlights the band as ones to watch in 2024.

MARMA is out now on Violet Records; video for All I See Is Trouble below.

Words by Siobhan
Photo © Mark McNulty

Published 9th December 2023

Live – The Miserable Rich | Joe Woodham at The Hope & Ruin Brighton

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

The Miserable Rich & Joe Woodham at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 7th December 2023

Playing their first show in 8 years, The Miserable Rich were back on home turf at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton last night. A new album is on the way too – Overcome is due for release in February via Rags to Ruin Records. Keeping it local, support came from singer-songwriter Joe Woodham. Gallery from Mike Burnell here…

Joe Woodham

The Miserable Rich

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 8th December 2023

 

Live – Atticomatic | Ideal Living | Idle Moon at The Hope & Ruin Brighton

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Atticomatic, Ideal Living & Idle Moon at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 6th December 2023

With a knack for finding and spotlighting emerging talent, promoter Hidden Herd brought another assortment of new music to The Hope & Ruin on Wednesday, this time in the shape of Atticomatic, Ideal Living and Idle Moon – gallery from the night here…

Idle Moon

Ideal Living

Atticomatic

Photos © Siobhan

Published 8th December 2023

Live – Billie Marten at Concorde 2 Brighton

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Billie Marten at Concorde 2, Brighton, 6th December 2023

Following the release of her fourth album Drop Cherries earlier this year, singer-songwriter Billie Marten is touring the UK – last night bringing her trademark soft vocals and storytelling lyrics to Brighton’s Concorde 2.

Gallery from Mike Burnell
Hosted by Joy Concerts

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 7th December 2023

 

Live – Don Broco | Trash Boat | Ocean Grove at Brighton Dome

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Don Broco, Trash Boat & Ocean Grove at Brighton Dome, 5th December 2023

Taking their Birthday Party tour around the country, Don Broco displayed their endless energy and musical showmanship at Brighton Dome last night. Completing the evening’s entertainment, support came from Trash Boat and Ocean Grove, gallery from Mike Burnell here…

Ocean Grove

Trash Boat

Don Broco

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

Published 6th December 2023

Live – VLURE | Ebbb | The Era at The 100 Club London

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VLURE, Ebbb & The Era at The 100 Club, London, 4th December 2023

Having spent a huge chunk of the year playing gigs and festivals, VLURE show no signs of letting up any time soon, and a sold out date at the iconic 100 Club paid testament to their recent win in the Best Live Act at the SAMAs (Scottish Alternative Music Awards). The venue was rammed, hot, sweaty and filled with an ever increasing crowd of familiar and new faces, lucky enough to witness another blistering performance. They deserve every bit of success that comes their way and we’ve said it before but it bears repeating – get onto this before you miss your chance to see VLURE in a smaller venue, their advancement to the top is picking up pace with every show they play and every song they release. Next up, expect a massive hometown welcome at Glasgow’s SWG3 on 16th December.

Take a listen to the supports too – Ebbb mix hypnotic vocals with tribal drumming and club beats to boot. And The Era? Imagine playing your first gig to a sold out 100 Club – quite the way to kick things off, and the guitar/harp combination definitely impressed. A good shout, if you like VLURE, chances are you’ll want to check these two out as well.

The Era

Ebbb

VLURE

Words and photos © Siobhan

Published 5th December 2023

Live – Therapy? at Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth

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Therapy? at Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 1st December 2023

So good we’ve caught them twice! Continuing their tour around the UK, Therapy? are pulling in the crowds with great performances and a host of loyal fans showing up to savour the moment. Support for the tour comes from Bokassa. Hannah Mesquitta was at Wedgewood Rooms on Friday to catch their Portsmouth show, gallery below.

Bokassa

Therapy?

Photos © Hannah Mesquitta

Published 4th December 2023

Live – Wooze | Welly | Lonnie Gunn | Owners Club at The Hope & Ruin Brighton

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Wooze, Welly, Lonnie Gunn & Owners Club at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 30th November 2023

An unsurprisingly sold out Hope & Ruin on Thursday for an eclectic line-up featuring accomplished hazy rock from Owners Club, an amalgam of smooth and edgy vocals from Lonnie Gunn, the usual good times and mayhem from Welly, and visually and aurally striking art pop from Wooze. An impressive showcase of new music from Hidden Herd, check out our gallery here…

Owners Club

Lonnie Gunn

Welly

Wooze

Words & photos © Siobhan – 16 Beasley St Photography

Published 4th December 2023

 

Live – Chappaqua Wrestling at Scala London

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Chappaqua Wrestling at Scala, London, 29th November 2023

Following the release of their debut album Plus Ultra earlier this year, Chappaqua Wrestling have been out on the road across the UK, finishing up at Scala in London last week. Sam Haines went along to capture the night in pictures, gallery below.

Chappaqua Wrestling

Photos © Sam Haines – Website | Instagram

Published 3rd December 2023