Swedish two-piece Kite at Logo in Hamburg – what’s wrong with that picture? Well, the last time I attended a Kite gig was at the Royal Opera in Stockholm, a sold-out gig that was broadcast on national TV. In fact, I’ve never seen Kite play in such a small venue as Logo, and with the rig – both light and …
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The story of Giant Rooks is a tale about a band quickly rising through the ranks from playing small venues to arenas in a very short time. Giant Rooks is something as unusual as a German band (yes, they’re German – directed to friends who claim they’re a UK band) with a UK sound and English lyrics. My experience from …
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My first show of 2024 was going to be one to remember – I thought to myself as the gut-punching beat of electro dance hit louder with each step that I took up to the venue floor. And for my first Dorian Electra show, I knew they weren’t going to disappoint. Following an autotune and vodka-drenched opening act (vodka-drenched in …
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Having missed out on their epic double bill with Sum41 last year due to being on the opposite side of the globe, I had the pleasure of catching up with my favorite French Canadians on their Hard As Rock Tour in Europe with Mayday Parade, State Champs and AIR YEL. Ahead of their massive sold out show at Hamburg’s edel-optics.de …
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