Category: Live Reviews

Review by Darren McIntyre – Jace Media Music When the Oran Mor in Glasgow fills up, you can sense that something special is about to happen. The crowd, a mix of lifelong Paul Young fans and those who’ve fallen head over boots for his side project, Los Pacaminos, buzzes with a warmth [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson The Hot Damn are a 4 – piece rock band from Buckinghamshire, UK who originally formed in 2019 and brought us their debut single Dance Around in 2020. The band have become gig favourites with their irresistable hooks & high energy vibes that sees [more…]

By Gary Osbourne: review and images If Saturday’s lineup was all about grit and groove, then NWOCR Sunday delivered a masterclass in showmanship, surprises, and sheer musical variety. From rising bands sharpening their craft to established acts redefining the classic rock sound, every performance brought something unique to the stage — from [more…]

REVIEW AND IMAGES BY GARY OSBOURNE There are nights where live music hits that sweet spot — no frills, just raw talent and passion bursting from the stage. This one was exactly that. A full line-up of diverse, hard-hitting bands, each bringing their own flavour, fire, and flair to the night. From [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson Dewolff are psychedelic power trio from Limburg, The Netherlands, Deep South who formed in 2007 and bring us a fusion groove with a killer beat that just lets you lose yourself and feel the energy that these boys bring. The boys have given us [more…]

La Belle Edinburgh/South of Salem/69 Eyes  Review by Gary Roebuck, images by Callum roebuck Friday 3rd October. South of Salem hit the stage to give us 60 minutes of what we’ve come to expect of them with the usual pyrotechnics and goth rock. The customary haunting intro and strobe lights like we’re [more…]

When – 4th October Where – La Belle, Edinburgh Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Rockinburgh is a great wee festival held at La Belle in Edinburgh’s Cowgate. It takes place every year to raise money for Andy and Gill Cowe’s charity, Rockin’ for Tots, which supports various neonatal units and bereavement [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson Bad Touch are a 5 – piece rock n roll juggernaut from Norfolk, England who burst onto the scene in 2009. The boys have gone from strength to strength performing both locally and nationally, they won Best Live Act 2012 @ Exposure Music Awards, [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson The Dust Coda are a 4 – piece rock n roll juggernaut outfit from London, England who were founded in 2013 and have shared the stage with the likes of Black Stone Cherry, British Lion & The Dead Daisies. The boys have given us [more…]

Review By Darren McIntyre Oli Brown is a guitarist/singer-songwriter/mix engineer/producer from Norfolk, England, who has been active in the music industry since 2005. Oli has been successful as a solo artist as well as part of RavenEye and opening for the one and only Joe Satriani, but he decided that being part [more…]

Manchester O2 Victoria Warehouse – 27 September 2025Armored Saint / W.A.S.P. Review and Images by Phil Ingham Still Somebody: W.A.S.P. Leave Manchester Buzzing Some bands take years to find their groove. W.AS.P.? They kicked the door down with their debut and never looked back. That 1984 album wasn’t just good—it was a [more…]