Crowded House at Glasgow Ovo Hydro 2024 review: “armadillos and fireflies”
On October 9, 2024, Crowded House performed at Glasgow Ovo Hydro. How could it compare to a cathartic, intimate affair in the shadow of the pandemic?
Idlewild and Ash – Fringe By The Sea 2024 review: “legendary longtime pals”
Fans had waited over a quarter of a century to relive the magic of the Ash and Idlewild tour of October 1998.
Alan Fletcher’s UK tour dates 2024: legendary Dr Karl Kennedy will see you now!
Any Neighbours fan lucky enough to have visited Australia back in the day will be familiar with Dr. Karl Kennedy actor/legend Alan Fletcher's live performance skill from the raucous Neighbours…
Ready, Press, Go: How a Vinyl Record is Made
You collect records – you might even play on them – but do you know how they’re actually manufactured? We go behind the music to find out!
Get Fired Up for Plain White T’s new album!
Who are Plain White T’s? Pop-rock band Plain White T’s formed in Chicago in 1997. If the name sounds familiar but you can’t quite put your finger on it, these…
Ringo Starr talks about his new EP Rewind Forward & FaceTiming with Paul McCartney!
Peace and love, peace and love: Ringo Starr‘s fourth EP, Rewind Forward, is out now on CD, 10″ vinyl, digital, and streaming worldwide! The four new tracks on the EP…
Mayday Parade UK tour dates for February 2024 & new single, Miracle
Mayday Parade went independent after their seventh album but they’re still going from strength to strength. They have played multiple festivals and made debut appearances at iconic venues like The…
Don Broco Birthday Party: 3rd London tour date added!
It could go without saying that a gig with Don Broco, Trash Boat, and Ocean Grove will be one hell of a shindig, but there’s a surprising reason they need…
20 shows in 12 countries: Against The Current tour dates and ‘silent stranger’ video
Check out the UK and Europe 2023 Against The Current tour dates plus the video for the trio's new single, Silent Stranger.
Innerstanding Dhani Harrison through his new album (featuring Graham Coxon)
Innerstanding Dhani Harrison Innerstanding is a spiritual term for comprehending one’s innate knowledge. Innerstanding Dhani Harrison inevitably involves an intricate blend of spirituality and music. GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Harrison has…
M. Ward and First Aid Kit’s delightful duet shines with a Nintendo-inspired video
M. Ward and First Aid Kit: engine 5 video M. Ward, understandably, waxes lyrically about working with First Aid Kit: “When they open their mouths, something amazing happens. It was…
Bennett Wilson Band live in Glasgow review
"there was something satisfying about the performance of 'new' songs that fans have been able to live with for a while."
Ash and The Subways are touring together AND covering each other’s Oh Yeah!
Indie-rock titans Ash and The Subways are touring together, but have you noticed what else connects both bands? We're here to fill you in, oh yeah!
C2C 2023 London festival guide – top tips to help you plan your weekend!
Country To Country Festival London (C2C 2023) is celebrating it's tenth anniversary in style! We profile the main line-up and bonus events - including the free ones!
Berkeley band Mom Jeans are touring the UK
Mom Jeans UK tour dates British pop-punk fans are in luck because the Californian band Mom Jeans have just started their UK tour. They will be supported by Oso Oso.…
Review: Everclear live in the UK with Dubinski. Twice!
Here at Music Closeup we always aim to be unbiased but – full disclosure – Everclear is my favourite band and has been for 25 years. This wasn’t always straightforward…