Deep, Sleek And Bleak

A teenage dream is so hard to beat … to death. Continue reading Deep, Sleek And Bleak

Moon Duo Live: District, Liverpool 02-02-18

In which our hero actually leaves the house! Moon Duo live in Liverpool. Continue reading Moon Duo Live: District, Liverpool 02-02-18

I had stopped doing live reviews because I found that I was spending more time concentrating and trying to remember stuff … Continue reading Iron Maiden Live: Liverpool Arena, 20-05-17

Last night was a bit of a novelty for me, my friend Dave asked me a while back if I … Continue reading Cage The Elephant Live: O2 Academy, Liverpool 18-02-16

NB: I know I start every live review I have ever penned by telling you how tired I am, so I’ll … Continue reading White Hills Live: Islington Mill, Salford 09-04-15

It’s the end of the night, the band troop off stage after putting us to the sword on ‘You Love … Continue reading Manic Street Preachers Live: Albert Hall, Manchester 10-12-14

Oww! My ears! I have been looking forward to this gig for ages, my favourite local space rockers and Mogwai, … Continue reading Mogwai, Mugstar, Forest Swords Live: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 24-10-14

My head thrums, my feet smell and my hearing is several shades off normal and I only got in 6 … Continue reading Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 27-09-14

Well, welcome back to the Sundust Lounge in Vegas folks for the second annual 1537, umm, annual awards. As you … Continue reading 1537 vs. 2013

So here I am, pissed off to hell after a fraught time locating the legendary station car park of Stockport*, wet through … Continue reading White Hills Live: The Deaf Institute, Manchester 21-10-13

So after fighting my way through fog so thick I could barely see the car in front of the 1537-mobile on the … Continue reading Tamikrest Live: Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds 18-10-13

My head thrums, my feet smell and my hearing is several shades off normal and I only got in … … Continue reading Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 28-09-13

My head thrums, my feet smell and my hearing is several shades off normal and I only got in 6 … Continue reading Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 27-09-13

I woke up this morning sweaty and still tired from the night before, with sore legs from dancing, a hoarse throat … Continue reading Clutch Live: Ritz, Manchester 10-07-13

I don’t get out to see many gigs these days, what with kids and generally being a bit of an … Continue reading White Hills Live: Blade Factory, Liverpool 13-04-13