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SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jul 24

A blistering set packed with a dizzying collection of songs old and new, see’s Bodega (and new upstarts Nodega) spread their impressive wings in @yes_mcr’s Pink Room. soundcheckreviews.net/post/bodega-ye…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. We’re in the summer lull for indoor gigs when festivals take over, so it feels like a while since I’ve been crammed in a room with a load of people watching a band. Truthfilly it’s only been a few...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · 17 h

Not one but two blistering sets from two legends @judaspriest and @alicecooper at @TheO2 soundcheckreviews.net/post/judas-pri…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. Bloody hell this place is big. It’s been donkeys since I was last at the O2 Arena, has it got bigger? I don’t think so, but it feels cavernous. Crazy to think its capacity is now dwarfed by Manches...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 27

Back on home soil tonight with @TVonTheRadio gracing the glorious @Alberthallmcr soundcheckreviews.net/post/tv-on-the…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I think it was October I was last in Albert hall, has it really been that long? That’s too long for one of my favourite venues, so I’ll thank TV on the Radio for bringing me here tonight. In fact...

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SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 22

The bar has been set high with some spectacular gigs this week. How do @IronMaiden measure up at @TheCoopLive… soundcheckreviews.net/post/iron-maid…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’ve only seen Iron Maiden once before, almost two years to the day. I was quietly impressed, impressed enough to come back for round two. Tonight in Coop Live, they’re promising a set covering the...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 21

We’ve a new number one for hottest gig ever as @lcdsoundsystem bring the heat to @O2AcademyBrix soundcheckreviews.net/post/lcd-sound…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. It’s been 25 years since I was last inside Brixton Academy. It’s a core memory, watching Motorhead with the person I’ve now been married to for 23 years. I’ve a feeling that on a number of levels,...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 17

Pure heaven with the beautifully brutal @nineinchnails showing just how impressive the sound in @TheCoopLive can be, as they test its outer limits with a career spanning perfect set. soundcheckreviews.net/post/nine-inch…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’m looking forward to this more than my last trip to Coop Live. Springsteen was okay, but NIN, this is what my ears have been craving and a much better excuse to drag myself to one of the most...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 16

A special night indeed as @YYYs reimagine a wonderful set with a pitch perfect @O2ApolloManc crowd. soundcheckreviews.net/post/yeah-yeah…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’ve just got back in the country in time to catch Yeah Yeah Yeahs after working away this weekend. They’ve promised something special and The Apollo have put all the seats out, which could be...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 7

A damp night in Yorkshire with @wearejames filling out hearts with joy at @ThePieceHall soundcheckreviews.net/post/james-the…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’m a little more awake for tonight’s gig as we travel over to Halifax and stand in the late evening sun at The Piece Hall, as The K’s warm up the growing crowd. I’ve seen them before, but can’t say...

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SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Jun 5

I’m beyond exhausted, but that doesn’t put me off heading over to @artsclublpool for some psych noise rock with the fantastic @boningenuk soundcheckreviews.net/post/bo-ningen…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I flew back from the US this morning and I’m running on empty, so a trip across to Liverpool might not be sensible, but it’ll certainly wake me up! You see I’m here at Liverpool’s Arts Club for some...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · May 24

I had to make a bloody awful choice with tonight’s gig, but I think I chose wisely with @throwingmuses at @MancAcademy soundcheckreviews.net/post/throwing-…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’ve had some tough choices to make this year already, but perhaps none as tough as tonight. Who on earth thought it’d be a good idea to schedule both Throwing Muses and Pixies in the same city on...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · May 21

I went to see @springsteen at @TheCoopLive… I hope he doesn’t read this. soundcheckreviews.net/post/bruce-spr…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. It’s clear as I step into Coop Live tonight, that this crowd is excited. Springsteen fans are known to be fanatical, so this shouldn’t be a surprise. I am not a big Springsteen fan. In fact am I a...

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SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · May 16

This band never disappoint but tonight @panicshack prove why I’m so excited about the forthcoming debut album, while @duvettband warm up @bandonthewall brilliantly. soundcheckreviews.net/post/panic-sha…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. The last time I was in Band on the Wall, it was for an animation event. Very different tonight as Duvet take the stage. I’ve seen this lot a couple of times before and always been impressed. They...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · May 9

Kicking off the weekend with bouncy electro punk from @DvdAdult and sumptuous shoegaze from @NightbusUK at the wonderful @M3_7LW soundcheckreviews.net/post/adult-dvd…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’ve not been in the wonderful White Hotel for a while. It’s not changed, but that’s a good thing. One of the more exciting venues in the city to watch a band, it’s perfect for bands like Nightbus...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Apr 18

After my late start I catch up with @MurderCapital_ in a hot and humid @NCHMCR delivering a defiant set of dark songs laced with… oh just read the review 👇🏻😁 soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-murde…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. An early start catches me off guard as I miss the beginning of The Murder Capital set tonight. I wouldn’t recommend it, but it feels quite nice walking into a party in full swing, as long as you...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Apr 13

A spot of Sunday afternoon culture with The Mystery Ensemble at @StollerHall #hayaomiyazaki #studioghibli soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-myste…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. This is a bit different. An afternoon of classical music with a programme titled Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams. We’re in The Stoller Hall with the Mystery Ensemble. Comprising two violins, viola, cello,...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Apr 11

My ears will be ringing for days after taking a pummelling with @Pigsx7 at @NCHMCR 🐷 soundcheckreviews.net/post/pigs-pigs…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I seem to be locked in a two year cycle with Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. Rebellion in 2019, Albert Hall 2021, The Ritz 2023 and a fourth outing tonight in New Century. Absence makes the heart...

SoundCheck Reviews@soundcheckrevs · Apr 9

Rushing around town tonight, I’d made sure I made time for @pbemusic at @thisisgorilla and was thoroughly rewarded. soundcheckreviews.net/post/pale-blue…

soundcheckrevs's tweet card. I’m cutting it fine again tonight, trying to squeeze life in around gigs, so I walk into Gorilla about 30 seconds before the band walk on stage. 10 minutes ago I was in Band on the Wall listening to...