A live experience that felt intimate, powerful, and deeply human

Irish-born Curtisy has had a remarkable year both internationally and at home. He states in his Instagram bio, “It’s over for rappers”. I, for one, believe him.

Once you start going to a fair amount of shows and gigs, you slowly start noticing over time, that some shows are a bit too similar. Minimal talking, a strict set list and usually not much room with any improvisation or personality allowed to shine through. This however, was not the case with lizmnk’s single launch party at The Old Queens Head in Islington. 

Through collaborative project, 'it’s over, we tried', rising Birmingham duo ix & uyi. fuse emotion, community, and innovation into a groundbreaking live experience. 

Though the set was made up of ad hoc remixes and club classics rather than simply showcasing his catalogue to date, the evening still highlighted exactly why Barry Can’t Swim resonates so strongly with audiences of all ages. Blending near-futuristic mechanical elements with Balearic bass and Brazilian funk, there wasn’t a single track in the hour-and-a-half set that felt out of place, with each one met with enthusiastic response from the lively mob in front of him.

Mura Masa takes the north by storm on a three-leg tour, 'Local', powered by Relentless. We went along to the Bradford show to see what went down.

Clean Bandit showed out stronger than I was expecting, utilising the charity event setting to create a one-of-a-kind concert experience.

Back at Gibson Garage a year on from their last show here, Kid Kapichi returned to stage, opening with a blazing rendition of 'Artillery'.

From playing her new album trapped in a glass box in New York, to selling out Village Underground, Lexa Gates has dazzled at every step.

In the intimate and tightly-packed venue of Moth Club, Cat Burns kicked off BRITs Week 2025 with a bang

The emerald isle is shining bright, and Travy is a pivotal figure in helping it sparkle.

If you were anywhere near Belgrave Hall in Leeds, you probably felt the walls shaking. Niko B, Milton Keynes’ very own voice of the next

Emerging as a compelling new voice in the UK, Sam Tompkins brought a night of raw, emotional energy to Manchester’s O2 Ritz, captivating

Night Tapes release their whimsical new EP ‘assisted memories’, giving a select few a unique listening experience in complete darkness at...

With their biggest London-show to date, KAWALA showcased exactly why they are quite so loved by their fans. With a bright visual display

For the past two nights, The Lower Third has been filled to capacity, with gig-goers in attendance for one of UK rap’s most exciting...

Songer’s 'The Price Of Therapy' tour, named after his newest project, has been a whirlwind of shows across the UK & Ireland.

On Wednesday night, the characterful Hoxton Hall welcomed the talents of US singer/songwriter Medium Build. The Alaskan resident has spent

n Friday night, Oslo Hackney came to life with a performance-to-remember from mustbejohn.

Last Thursday night was one for celebration, with the launch party for Laicositna’s new EP, titled ‘Deal With It’