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Following an International tour as a member of Blondie, former Sex Pistols bassist and Rock Hall Of Fame inductee Glen Matlock has released his long-awaited, timely and politically pertinent new solo album Consequences Coming. As part of the promotional tour for his new album, Matlock took part in an intimate Q & A session at Rough Trade East record […]
British Summer Time Hyde Park returns in big way In a summer schedule of concerts, London usually has more than it’s share to choose from. However a special place is kept for the BST series of gigs that take place every June/July in the legendary space of Hyde Park. Following on from last year’s star […]
Words and photos: Diamond Dave I had the pleasure of interviewing Midge Ure in November 2020. We talked about a tour that he was planning called “Voice And Visions” which was going to concentrate on material from his days in Visage and early Ultravox. These shows were repeatedly postponed because of the pandemic, yet Midge […]
EMF – Brudenell Social Club Leeds Thursday 19th January Words & Pictures: Diamond Dave Having released their first album in 27 years – GO GO SAPIENS last year to both critical and fan praise I was really interested of what this evening was going to bring me and I have to say I was very […]
Words: Kahmel Farahani This week we are shining the spotlight on the return of the gig that is fast becoming London’s premier jam night for rock and metal musicians. An all-star celebration of heavy metal, now back in the legendary heart of Denmark Street. A description of the event and all ticket links and details […]
Words: Diamond Dave After support band, The Twilight Sad, leave the stage of this sold out show, there are no tunes coming from the PA or a DJ encouraging the crowd to dance, only the sound of a thunder storm and strobe lights flicking like lightning which seems just perfect. Robert Smith stalks the stage […]
Words: Diamond Dave This whole tour from the classic line up of The Damned was due to take place a couple of years ago but due to covid it has been postponed a couple of times and the anticipation of it has grown and grown over that time. The night starts in fine form with […]
Reunited and celebrating the 50th anniversary of their eponymous debut album, the reigning kings of art rock are wrapping up their UK tour with stupendous show at London’s 02 Arena. One of arguably the greatest and most wildly creative bands of the 1970s, Roxy Music still have a lot to celebrate half a century on […]
Words: Diamond Dave Photos: Nigel Chapman The effect that the band Joy Division have had on modern music is unmistakeable and it is shown in this wonderful set from Peter Hook And The Light performed as they ventured across the Penines to play the two Joy Division albums “Unknown Pleasures” and “Closer” in full tonight. […]
The Rolling Stones BST Hyde Park 3rd July 2022 Words Kahmel Farahani Photos Dawn Osborne If there was ever a historic connection between a band and a certain space, then it is between The Rolling Stones and Hyde Park. From their historic free show there in 1969 to their 50th anniversary shows in 2013 that become the […]
Words: Lorraine Helene Forming a band can be exciting, but here’s the thing: it’s not as easy as it looks, especially in 2022. Jamie Oborne, whose label Dirty Hit signed The 1975 and Wolf Alice, told The Guardian that there aren’t many bands around because more musicians want to produce music by themselves. Wolf Alice guitarist Joff […]
The monster still roars after 50 years as Magnum return to London Colour Photos by Dawn Osborne First support band up are Theia, a two piece vocalist with guitar and drummer with blue glo-stick drum sticks. They are not afraid to resort to comedy for entertainment purposes well aware of the predicament of being a […]
