I took a gamble with @puressence.bsky.social in Manchester Academy tonight, did it pay off… www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/puresse...

A triumphant homecoming for IST IST, one of Manchester’s best live bands at Albert Hall. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/ist-ist...

Another blistering beautiful set from @wearejames.bsky.socialraises the heat in CoopLive www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/james-c...

A soul soaring set from Scottish darkwave beasts Mercy Girl, provides a wonderful midweek pick up in Manchester’s Yes Basement. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/mercy-g...

Well that was well worth the wait, as Lynks bring Manchester’s Yes to its knees for the BBC 6Music Festival. #6MusicFestival www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/lynks-y...

A joy to witness Gene spread their wings in Manchester’s wonderful Albert Hall. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/gene-al...

I was hopeful my first time out with Gorillaz at CoopLive would be good, but this was ridiculous. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/gorilla...

Was it a gig or was it art? @warringtonruncorn.com pose the question at Seven Arts in Leeds… www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/warring...

Two hours of joyously beautiful pure class with David Byrne delivering a wonderful set at Manchester Apollo. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/david-b...

I’ve managed to double book (again). So anyone looking for a bargain to see the magnificent Lebanon Hanover, can grab my ticket here… www.twickets.live/app/block/64...

What a way to wrap up another amazing year of gigs, as @808state.bsky.social play ex:el in full at Manchester’s New Century. Stunning! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/808-sta...

An eye opening set from Stereolab at Manchester’s Ritz, marks the penultimate gig of the year, with some glorious psychedelic motorik jazz pop! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/stereol...

Saturday Night Gig Review: Part 2 with a surprise set from Morn at Yes. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/morn-ye...

Saturday Night Gig Review: Part 1 with a stunning stripped back set from @thisisthemilk at @waxandbeans.bsky.social www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-mil...

Dismiss goth bands at your peril. The Horrors are a force to be reckoned with as they deliver a blistering set at Manchester’s New Century Hall. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-hor...

Deteriorating sound and a full on technical meltdown thankfully didn’t stop My Bloody Valentine delivering an ear battering 2 hour set at Manchester’s Aviva Studios. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/my-bloo...

We’re all given a positive karmic nudge as Ozric Tentacles deliver a space rock masterclass at Manchester Academy 2. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/ozric-t...

On a cold Manchester evening, Bleach Lab bring a warm shoegazey shimmer to The Deaf Institute. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/bleach-...

Probably my last time out with Marilyn Manson I think, with a mixed set that felt a bit frayed at Manchester Apollo. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/marilyn...

Solid contender for gig of the year, as Mono deliver a sublime set at Gorilla. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/mono-go...

On an autumnal night at Coop Live, Haim bring the sunshine! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/haim-co...

Getting all fancy with @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social at The Bridgewater Hall. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-div...

John Grant graces New Century with a sublime set of satirical tenderness and joyful bangers! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/john-gr...

I’ve waited a long time to see @thebetaband.com, we all have, tonight in Manchester Apollo the wait is over. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-bet...

A stunning display of joyfully raw power as @selfesteem.music-social.com deliver a masterclass at Manchester Academy. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/self-es...

A trip over to Leeds’ Brudenell Social was well worth the effort to witness the return of Gene with a magnificent set! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/gene-th...

A mixed bag in CoopLive tonight, but early Simply Red still sound as great as ever (and the less said about the rest the better). www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/simply-...

The wait has been far too long, but The Milk are back! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-mil...

Another brilliant Manchester Psych Fest with thirteen bands clocked in seven venues. Adult DVD stole the show, with brilliant sets from Sydney Minsky Sargeant, Westside Cowboy, Pale Blue Eyes, Blind Yeo and Yaang! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/manches...

A great warm up for the weekend with @gurriers.bsky.social and Picture Parlour at Projektsmcr www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/gurrier...

If you’re looking for the definition of joy, this is it. @themaccabees.bsky.social are back!! www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-mac...

Something a bit special tonight, as @seapowerband.bsky.social treat the small crowd nestled in the cozy Trades Club to a gorgeous set, tee’d up nicely by White Magic for Lovers… www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/sea-pow...

A stunning set on a beautiful evening from @fontainesdc.bsky.social at Wythenshawe Park with equally stunning support from English Teacher. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/fontain...

Not one but two blistering sets from two legends @judaspriestof.bsky.social and @alicecoopermusic.bsky.social at the O2 Arena. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/judas-p...

A blistering set packed with a dizzying collection of songs old and new, see’s @bodegabk.bsky.social (and new upstarts Nodega) spread their impressive wings in Manchester’s Yes (Pink Room). www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/bodega-...

Back on home soil tonight with TV on the Radio gracing the glorious Albert Hall #tvotr www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/tv-on-t...

The bar has been set high with some spectacular gigs this week. How do Iron Maiden measure up at Coop Live… www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/iron-ma...

We’ve a new number one for hottest gig ever as @lcdsoundsystem.bsky.social bring the heat to Brixton Academy 🔥 www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/lcd-sou...

Pure heaven with the beautifully brutal @nin.com showing just how impressive the sound in CoopLive can be, as they test its outer limits with a career spanning perfect set. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/nine-in...

A special night indeed as Yeah Yeah Yeahs reimagine a wonderful set with a pitch perfect Manchester Apollo crowd. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/yeah-ye...

A damp night in Yorkshire with @wearejames.bsky.social filling out hearts with joy at The Piece Hall. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/james-t...

I’m beyond exhausted, but that doesn’t put me off heading over to Liverpool Arts Club for some psych noise rock with the fantastic Bo Ningen. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/bo-ning...

I had to make a bloody awful choice with tonight’s gig, but I think I chose wisely with @throwingmuses.bsky.social at Manchester Academy. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/throwin...

I went to see @brucespringsteen.net at Coop Live. I hope he doesn’t read this. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/bruce-s...

This band never disappoint but tonight Panic Shack prove why I’m so excited about the forthcoming debut album, while Duvet warm up Band on the Wall brilliantly. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/panic-s...

Kicking off the weekend with bouncy electro punk from Adult DVD and sumptuous shoegaze from Nightbus at the wonderful White Hotel www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/adult-d...

After my late start I catch up with @themurdercapital.bsky.social in a hot and humid New Century Hall delivering a defiant set of dark songs laced with… oh just read the review 👇🏻😁 www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-mur...

A spot of Sunday afternoon culture with The Mystery Ensemble at The Stoller Hall #hayaomiyazaki #studioghibli www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/the-mys...

My ears will be ringing for days after taking a pummelling with @pigsx7.bsky.social at New Century 🐷 www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/pigs-pi...

Rushing around Manchester tonight, I made sure I made time to catch Pale Blue Eyes at Gorilla and was thoroughly rewarded. www.soundcheckreviews.net/post/pale-bl...