Category: George

CD: “Movement” by Idiom

After eight years of living in the shadows, I would expect any band to take a good hard look at themselves and decide what can be done to emerge triumphant. Luckily, Idiom have belied...

CD: “Dreamoirs” by Dave McPherson

When I ponder the hard working musical artists of Britain, the first person who consumes my thoughts always seems to be the powerful character, Dave McPherson.

Takedown Festival 2013

Southampton University Virtually under one roof, Southampton University yet again hosts the highly anticipated Takedown Festival this year. Boasting a lineup swelling with quality and swarms of people infesting every stage.

EP: “Every Weekend” by Monty

Although they have only existed for just over a year, Monty have continued to show eons of promise following the release of their second EP “Every Weekend” in their short history as a band.

Hit The Deck Festival

On my triumphant return to University following a highly eventful Easter break, I thought it would make sense to stop off at Bristol’s edition of Hit The Deck, a one day festival packing a...

CD: “Out Of View” by The History of Apple Pie

When your band’s name is “The History of Apple Pie”, it’s pretty essential that your sound lives up to being as delicious as the dessert it was derived from. Luckily, “Out of View” which...

CD: “Conduit” by Funeral For A Friend

After a mighty twelve years as a band, South Wales post hardcore outfit; Funeral For a Friend have churned out their sixth studio effort “Conduit” with the most potent change to previous records resulting...

Frank Turner/Sean McGowan

the Joiners, Southampton The Joiners have publically announced their recent alarm at the financial deficit they are facing, but with a history hosting some of the UK’s top artists during their rise to fame,...

Bury Tomorrow/Max Raptor/Bastions

Weymouth Pavillion Unfortunately due to the typical nature of cars to breakdown when they’re needed, I was only able to catch the last three bands of the night…oh well, it’s not the end of...

Skindred/Idiom/Huron

Weymouth Pavillion You know a show is a sell out when you see the police worriedly scurrying around the venue as doors open to ensure the Pavilion isn’t set to burst. There’s good reason...