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Easy to admire but hard to love.
Tiersen has a love for music that courses through every inch of his veins.
Convincing in his role of the ‘eccentric musical genius’, Wolf is adored by all in attendance.
A gig so bad, you have to question why anyone bothered to turn up. Ouch.
Evanescence more than make up for a 7 year absence from the UK.
The Glaswegians make the rounds for the last time on their farewell tour.
15,000 fans pack out MEN for the epitome of a perfect pop performance.
The ‘Do It Like a Dude’ star dazzles a sold out Apollo.
Post-hardcore. Electronicore. Metalcore. Whatever you want to call them, Enter Shikari are shaking up the music industry core.
Arriving 20 minutes late on the eve of Halloween, it’s difficult to discern what the band have more of – instruments or facial hair.
A short but sweet set from the Swedish songstress.
If you ever need someone to “break down a party landmine” for you, these are your guys.
Alternative 5-piece, Rook and the Ravens, play a blinding show to a sold out Deaf Institute.
German friends, Digitalism, know how to put on a memorable and exciting set.
SB6 aren’t exactly changing the world but with as loyal a fanbase as theirs, it doesn’t look like they’ll be disappearing anytime soon either.
Vocal problems hinder FFAF’s overall performance, making for a less than average set.
Lingering, delicate and hauntingly beautiful. It can only be Bon Iver.
The Blackout’s underground days seem to have come to an end and with performances like this, it’s not difficult to see why.
Laid bare and unremarkable, Leftwich’s set cries out for accompaniment.
Manchester Cathedral and Laura Marling – a match made in heaven.
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