Siobhan Wilson / M. John Henry – The Glad Café, Glasgow – Friday 24th May 2024 Surprisingly, this was actually our first post-pandemic visit to the Glad Café. Whilst headliner for the show was Siobhan Wilson launching her ‘Flowercore 2’ record, the principal reason for our visit was to see Martin John Henry perform his…
Mad On The Tambo – Arab Strap album launch
Arab Strap – Mono, Glasgow – Friday 10th May 2024 Arab Strap launched their second comeback album with a low key show at Mono in Glasgow on release day. With full band Scottish shows scheduled for later in the year, this was a stripped back acoustic show even if Aidan admitted that the songs on…
On-Stage Dance-Off – Nadine Shah live in Glasgow
Nadine Shah / Callum Easter – SWG3 Warehouse, Glasgow – Sunday 28th April 2024 You might think that there would be few revelations at my fifth Nadine Shah show in under 6 months. But since this was the first full band show I’ve seen since the release of ‘Filthy Underneath’, it was the most different,…
They Talk Of The Old Times – The Room live in Liverpool
The Room / Irene & The Disappointments – Carnival Brewing Company, Liverpool – Friday 26th April 2024 Our trip to Liverpool last week was timed to take the chance to see the Room perform in their home city, but before the show I finally crossed the threshold of the legendary Eric’s. Combining the two things…
April 2024 Listening
Ten Albums 1. (8) Broken Chanter – Chorus of Doubt (Chemikal Underground, 2024) 2. (NEW) House of All – Continuum (Tiny Global Productions, 2024) 3. (NEW) BODEGA – Our Brand Could Be Yr Life (Chrysalis, 2024) 4. (NEW) Jane Weaver – Love In Constant Spectacle (Fire, 2024) 5. (2) Robert Poss – Drones, Songs, and…
That Wouldn’t Happen To Beyoncé – Jane Weaver live
Jane Weaver / Adwaith – Oran Mor, Glasgow – Tuesday 23rd April 2024 First up were Welsh rockers Adwaith. I didn’t know much about them beforehand but enjoyed their set a lot. The first couple of tracks were grunge rockers but imminent single ‘Mys’ marked a change of style towards something more dance orientated. Another…
Manic Pop Thrills 