live

Most artists bring an element of energy or fun to a live show that’s always very welcome, and some of them even change their songs when they play them live to give a little bit of variation. Jake Longhurst shares some bands that he thinks embody the live atmosphere...

Berlin is a favoured destination for students seeking a budget-friendly getaway, with an infamous clubbing scene, trendy bars and street food galore. Add into the mix a little culture, history and the advantage of a quick flight and you have the recipe for a perfect short break. This summer,...

London is huge, and whilst you might know your London Eye from Buckingham Palace, here’s the best of London from my end. I grew up in East London and my friends and I have been exploring the city from a young age. Rather self-indulgently, we always used to complain...

With a new year comes a new start – or so they say. But really, after a couple of days the feeling of being born again has already been stamped out. Nothing is different from how it was the year before; the weather is the same, the people are...

The room was rammed and nicely excited after a startling performance from Starwheel and the energetic brilliance of Caro.  It’s been a fair while since Gengahr graced Nottingham, and the crowd was desperately waiting to experience where Gengahr had come from the acclaimed success of their debut album. As the...

After a distinct period away from Nottingham, Bastille returned to play their biggest Nottingham show to date. This was a drastic step up from the famed Rock City gigs, which themselves were a massive leap from the tiny club days of just over four years ago. It may be...

Five Seconds of Summer are a big, international name in music. They undoubtedly belong to the ‘boyband’ genre – one that relentlessly demands good looks and a pop sound – yet they have managed to carve a reputation that lifts them above this often laughed at label through the novelty...