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REVIEW: Black Veil Brides: Live from the O2 Academy 

Brandon Bethune tells us why the rock band’s latest show in Glasgow wasn’t his favourite… I don’t know what it is about Black Veil Brides, and lead singer Andy Biersack specifically, but there’s something about their live performances that doesn’t quite mesh together well.  When I saw Andy Biersack perform solo in 2019 at The Garage, I was thrilled to see one of the cornerstones … Continue reading REVIEW: Black Veil Brides: Live from the O2 Academy 

Carly Rae Jepsen: “The Loneliest Time”

Canadian sword wielding pop phenomenon had Glasgow rocking as the ‘So Nice’ Tour makes its stop at a sold-out o2 Academy, Jack Carson has more… Carly Rae Jepsen brought her iconic and irresistible pop to Glasgow’s O2 Academy.  It has been three years since Carly Rae Jepsen toured the U.K, nevertheless she was welcomed back by a raucous crowd in Glasgow last night.  The diminutive … Continue reading Carly Rae Jepsen: “The Loneliest Time”

Paolo Nutini: A Comeback Worth Waiting For

Liam Eunson describes the sheer talent and energy Paolo Nutini brings home on his international tours and more… Paolo Nutini, a staple in Scottish music culture, went on tour to promote the release of his fourth studio album ‘Late Night in the Bittersweet’. During his world tour he performed over five times at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow giving the crowd a great show, breaking crowd … Continue reading Paolo Nutini: A Comeback Worth Waiting For

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Viagra Boys: “Shrimp Trawlers Fished Out Of A Dark Louisiana”

Logan Walker shares his experience of seeing The Viagra Boys at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow… WHO: Viagra Boys  WHERE: The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow  WHEN: 21st of January 2023  The Barrowlands is one of Scotland’s most sacred temples of sound, and Swedish post-punk dance cowboys, Viagra Boys – touring in support of their latest release Cave World – came prepared to pay tribute to … Continue reading Viagra Boys: “Shrimp Trawlers Fished Out Of A Dark Louisiana”

The Cher Show: “A Tribute Act Or A Musical?”

Sharing her thoughts on the musical phenomenon ‘The Cher Show‘ is Cara Blackhall It’s fair to say Cher has made her mark on the world. From her dazzling outfits, diva persona and let’s not forget her surprise appearance in Mamma Mia 2. It’s surprising to think that it has taken this long for there to be a musical surrounding her life. The brand-new musical, The Cher … Continue reading The Cher Show: “A Tribute Act Or A Musical?”

YUNGBLUD Life On Mars Tour: “Raw Magnetism”

After reviewing YUNGBLUD’s 2020 album, I was already able to look beyond the singer’s vocal talent and focus on the way he relates with his fans. My visit to YUNGBLUD’s Monday night gig at Edinburgh’s 02 Academy further entrenched my views on the singer’s connection with his fan-base.  Despite the more intimate setting, the buzz I felt surrounding YUNGBLUD’s Edinburgh visit was, just as (if … Continue reading YUNGBLUD Life On Mars Tour: “Raw Magnetism”

Missus: Katherine Ryan “A Man’s Wife”

Katherine Ryan’s life has changed a lot since the last time she took her stand-up show on the road. The 2019 tour, which had a date filmed for the Netflix special, Glitter Room saw Ryan advocating for single motherhood. She rejected the idea of the nuclear family and strongly advised single mothers that their family unit doesn’t need a male addition. By the end of that … Continue reading Missus: Katherine Ryan “A Man’s Wife”

Bring Me The Horizon Live From The SSE Hydro: “the energy was palpable”

When waiting in the line for Bring Me The Horizon’s second post-pandemic show, hot off the heels of Hull’s Post Human: Survival Horror tour opening show, there were two things I noticed. The first, was the excitement among the Bring Me The Horizon faithful. From what I gathered in conversations with fans in the line, this was many of their first concerts post-pandemic, just as … Continue reading Bring Me The Horizon Live From The SSE Hydro: “the energy was palpable”