Sunday arrives suffused with a vibrant energy – despite the drab weather conditions – as c.25,000 music lovers descend on Durdham Downs for day 2 of Forwards Festival. Even with all the hangovers being nursed from the previous day’s extravaganza,… Continue Reading
(Tems headlining on the West Stage) On Friday, Lorde megafans had been queuing outside the Forwards site gates from 8am in order to get prime front row spots for their musical hero 12 hours later. On Saturday, it was more… Continue Reading
Going to watch two of your favourite artists at a festival was a great way to kick off the bank holiday weekend – despite the rain. With performances from Audrey Hobert, Maisie Peters, and Djo; Forwards presents: Lorde provided a… Continue Reading
Continuing their extensive tour of Europe, Brooklyn synth-pop trio Nation of Language arrive at Electric Bristol tonight promoting their pristine new album Dance Called Memory. Though the band formed in 2016 – after frontman Ian Devaney was inspired by OMD… Continue Reading
In the fifth year of its incarnation as Forwards Festival, Bristol’s flagship summer spectacular celebrates its half-decade with a bountiful selection of musical acts, and the bonus of a prestigious curtain raiser on the Friday before the weekend festivities kick… Continue Reading
The Burlington-based musician Greg Freeman brought an exciting indie rock/Americana sound to the Monday slot at the intimate Louisiana. Freeman’s reputation in the current wave of indie rock grew out of his debut album I Looked Out, which paired wiry… Continue Reading
Thee Sacred Souls, the San Diego-based three-piece, performed their penultimate show on their European tour. Their blend of a timeless style of soul, full of warmth and sophisticated musicianship, was on full display at the Prospect Building last Thursday night. … Continue Reading
Celebrating the 30th anniversary since it’s original release in 1996, this 87 minute documentary serves as a fascinating period piece of a time when the Glastonbury Festival was at the tail end of its analog form, still existing, mainly, as… Continue Reading