Saturday, 21 February 2026

1,431 KEELEY, Shoun Shoun, Bristol Exchange (Basement), Friday 20th February 2026

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  I’m starting a bit slower with Keeley this year; by this time last year I’d seen them 3 times already! However, my hectic half term week c...

1,430 COACH PARTY, Lizzie Esau, Hunny Buzz, Bristol Thekla, Thursday 19th February 2026

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  A hectic half-term gigging week (3 in 4 nights!) continues with this one, bringing up double figures for the Isle of Wight’s finest, bratt...
Wednesday, 18 February 2026

1,429 SUEDE, Bath The Forum, Tuesday 17th February 2026

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  Well, that didn’t go as I’d planned… but, as ever, let’s begin at the beginning… Either eager to show that it wasn’t a one-off last hurr...
Wednesday, 11 February 2026

1,428 SUDS, Soot Sprite, Hamburger, Bristol Louisiana, Friday 6th February 2026

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  Back on it the night after saying farewell to a beloved shoegaze/ dreampop combo in Mew, but this time out to see a band with a broadly si...

1,427 MEW, The Pale White, London Camden Roundhouse, Thursday 5th February 2026

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  After Gang of Four and October Drift last year, here’s another farewell to a beloved band… For a brief incandescent period in the early ...
Monday, 2 February 2026

1,426 SWINTERFEST 2026, Swindon The Hop and The Victoria, Thursday 29th and Friday 30th January 2026

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  I am resolved this year to get out more locally, take a bit more interest in the Swindon music scene, hopefully with the help of a certain...
Sunday, 25 January 2026

1,425 THE SKIDS, Au Pairs, Bath Komedia, Friday 23rd January 2026

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  My old school punk rock intro to the 2026 gig year continues, with a return to the boards of my first punk rock loves The Skids! This, the...