When I discovered the gig was at Union Chapel, I realised its the perfect setting for Ex:Re; a working church by day and music venue by night, providing a serene atmosphere and perfect acoustics for the solo venture of Daughter’s lead singer, Elena Tonra. I have seen Daughter twice before, supporting Benjamin Francis Leftwich in October 2011 […]
My First Gig: Seeing Train Live
The year is 2010. One Direction are together and highlighting does not involve making your face shiny. Life is good. 2010 is the same year I attended my first official gig – to see the American 90s band, Train. I will clarify, I had previously been to concerts, such as S Club 7, but I […]
Paper Hearts and Holograms: An Interview with Hunter and the Bear’s Will Irvine
With the release of their latest album Paper Heart earlier this year, Hunter and the Bear have taken the UK by storm; from their humble beginnings playing covers in small university venues to their 14-date tour this November around England and Scotland, the band are going from strength to strength. However, this does not diminish […]