Punk

Merging garage-rock with the soft pop touch is an age old tradition- even superstars like Blur or The Strokes both started off a little ‘rough’. Looking at Merchandise’s transition into their new pop sound, or the recent success of Honeyblood and Paws, there currently seems to be a tide in garage...

Last Saturday, ska legends The Specials played Rock City, to close a tour celebrating five years since their reunion, in front of a rapturous and (occasionally too) energetic audience. First, though, was the support, The Tones. This young, guitar-heavy band certainly tried their utmost to get the crowd going...

Laurie’s jumping on the table playing his bass while Isaac and another man are sat, seemingly chanting at him. You can’t help but feel boring, walking in to their dressing room, announcing you’ve come in to do the interview, and they probably need to stop. Laurie leaves the room to...

While the prospect of seeing the Pop Group alone seemed enticing enough, the announcement that the ‘Mods were taking the support slot for their show at Nottingham’s Bodega made it a night that was far too exciting to miss. The Sleaford Mods have a reputation that predeces them, with...

With their tour fully underway, Eagulls take on the crammed basement of The Cookie; making for an intimate, intense and– above all else- sweaty live show. Stevenage four-piece, Bad Breeding, fully fulfilled their role as support; going through all known measures to get the crowd going. Stripping, screaming in...

Mavericks of anti-folk, Andrew Jackson Jihad, kicked off their tour with an energetic and career-spanning performance, in all their jet-lagged glory. The set was opened with ‘Temple Grandin’, telling listeners to ‘Cut the world in half, I bet that you will go and find a sleeping giant’. Just one...

Tonight is only the third night of The Twilight Sad’s extensive tour, with some dates in the UK followed by a number in the US. It’s also been a long time since the band has played Nottingham. Starting off the night was fellow Glaswegians, the three-piece Errors who warmed...