Danny & The Champions of the World live in London 2024 review: “Thanks for making all our dreams come true!”
Matured, evolved, and back with a bang!
Live Reviews
Roddy Woomble live in Dumfries: “We’ve always played about 7 to 15 miles away”
The talented trio showcased songs from Woomble's latest album, Sometime During The Night We Fell Off The Map, as well as favourites from Woomble's solo and Idlewild back catalogues.
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.
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."
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…
Tenille Townes live in Glasgow 2022 review: “I will never forget this night as long as I live”
"The sold-out Glasgow crowd welcomed Tenille Townes with the kind of warmth, familiarity and volume that would typically be reserved for a hometown show."
The Strokes at Lytham Festival: a striking summer set
A sold-out crowd of 20,000 descended on a usually sleepy Lancashire town ready to rock out. Here is our comprehensive review of Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C., and The Strokes at…
Nile Rodgers at Lytham Festival: Good times with Chic, TLC & Soul II Soul!
Here’s award-winning musician Thomas Collison’s verdict on a star-studded night of music from Soul II Soul, TLC, Chic and Nile Rodgers at Lytham Festival.
The Dreaming Spires live at The Water Rats: a special 10th-anniversary Americana family reunion
June 30, 2022: The Forty Elephant Gang and The Dreaming Spires live at The Water Rats The Forty Elephant Gang live at the Water Rats The Forty Elephant Gang, intriguingly…
Slam Dunk Festival 2018 review: festival focus
The glorious alt/pop-punk/emo/metal festival Slam Dunk is coming up on the Jubilee weekend. Check our guide to Slam Dunk 2022 here. We know a festival is about way more than…
Speakeasy Volume One festival review
Britpop fans converged on Bucks Students' Union in High Wycombe for Speakeasy Volume One festival featuring Space, The Real People, The Institutes and more.
Billy Bragg review: A masterclass in secular communion
"The most insidious thing that Margaret Thatcher ever said was 'there is no such thing as society'...if you refuse to wear a mask to get into a gig, you're siding…
Brian Fallon and Dave Hause concert review –
Brian Fallon and Dave Hause: February 23, 2017 – KOKO, London “Holy shit, London, we’re doing this!” With Dave Hause, you know exactly what you’re going to get. The show…
AmericanaFest 2021: Musical tribute to John Prine
"What a beautiful tribute! Well done everyone!" - Jake Keating