We’ve got the gig blues, which means you’re probably feeling the exact same. No fear, ZELA is here. Whilst we still can’t currently be amongst sweaty bodies packed into local pub basements, what we can do is chant our favourite songs from our airy living rooms without the worry of Red Stripe spilling down us [...]
Ever heard of anyone doing a gig on the river Thames? No? Well, now you have. Liam Gallagher and his band recently took to a barge that floated down the iconic London river to perform a gig available for fans to stream. Despite being streamed this month, it was recorded in November, which I found [...]
Having been around since the early 2000s, no one would blame Kaiser Chiefs for losing their enthusiasm by now, but the experience has actually turned the five-piece into seasoned performers who certainly know how to gee up a crowd. The only problem is, now there’s no crowd. Never did the Kaiser Chiefs think that one of their most nerve-wracking [...]
The Drift in the flesh, and a debut performance that won’t be forgotten for a good old while Just a few days ago The Drift played their very first show on home ground at The Grey Lantern, Birmingham. And what a debut it was, the boys sold out the venue in a quite quick fashion [...]
Covid-19 cannot stop The Thieves from selling out a gig, they're unstoppable. Gigs, gigs, and gigs, oh how I’ve missed you so much! The NE Volume Music Bar, an independent venue tucked away in the center of Stockton, played host to a spectacular night of talent ripe from the North East. Bishop Auckland lads The [...]
Tom Grennan took to the stage at O2 Academy Brixton, and through technology (VR) the audience watched from home. But is it the future of gigs? The loading screen fades to black and light slowly eases into sight. Underneath stands one man, and six strings. ‘Sweet Hallelujah’ – a soft, acoustic number from the album [...]
Socially distancing isn't all that bad when Jack Cattell and his band are on the stage at Deadwax, Digbeth. Last night was a step into the new normal for myself and many others at Jack Cattell’s headline show at Deadwax Digbeth, with additional support from Cotter and Genevieve Miles. Cotter opened the show with an [...]
"I've missed it so fucking much" Speaks Talbot - an emotional rollercoaster of a return it’s been for Idles. Over the weekend Idles performed three absolute stellar online gigs from the iconic Abbey Road Studios. I managed to be one of many lucky enough to watch their third and final show. The Bristol punks aren’t [...]
Sheffield’s iconic venue The Leadmill has seen many legendary bands play inside its walls and there’s no secret that Yonaka share these lofty ambitions. Making stadium sized pop/rock anthems they are a band who clearly mean to carve their name alongside some of the very best. Fans have flocked to the venue to see them [...]
Sweat, sweat and more sweat. The Boileroom definitely lives up to its name. Especially when The Magic Gang take the stage and blow the fucking roof off, I’ve been to alot of gigs at The Boileroom, but this one felt different. The sense of anticipation before they came on was palpable, everyone in that room [...]
