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Are concerts becoming too expensive?
Concert tickets have become a source of growing frustration for music fans, with dynamic pricing, hidden fees and resale markups turning the prospect of seeing a favourite artist into an increasingly expensive endeavour.
From independent to international: Why the music industry cannot lose grassroots venues
Grassroots music venues (GMVs) are small live performance spaces which are significant stepping stones in a musician’s career.
The Streets perform ‘A Grand Don’t Come for Free’ in its entirety at Ally Pally
The Streets take over the North London skyline with garage beats and spoken word with their two sold out nights at Alexandra Palace performing their second album A Grand Don’t Come for Free in its entirety.
Kings of Leon review: The soundtrack of a summer night
Kings of Leon took to Bellahouston Park for Glasgow Summer Sessions for an electric set full of nostalgic rock bangers.
Is live music heading towards a screen-free future?
Live music is becoming an increasingly phone-free experience as artists implement restrictions on devices during shows.
Mind the Gap, mind the headliners: You’re now approaching All Points East
Summer is here, and festival season is fast approaching and perhaps none is more anticipated and loved by Londoners alike than All Points East.
The Weeknd’s extraordinary performance electrified Manchester’s Etihad Stadium
The Weeknd played two nights in Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium as part of the After Hours til Dawn Tour, and the second night was electric.
Hypnotised by sound and colour: Tame Impala Glasgow review
Australian psychedelic rock band (yes, I know it’s technically just one guy) Tame Impala gave GlasGLOW a run for their money during the Glasgow date of the Deadbeat Tour on Monday night.
Balu Brigada: From Twenty One Pilots support to sold-out headline tour
In 2024, it was announced that the New-Zealand originating, New York based band Balu Brigada would join Twenty One Pilots on their Clancy World Tour. After a surge in popularity playing with the band, Balu Brigada returned to the UK on their own sold-out headline tour.
Free The Celestial Body: Big Thief’s second night in O2 Academy Brixton
The second of four sold-out shows at the 5,000-capacity O2 Academy Brixton retained an intimate and raw atmosphere. Differences in reviews have noted the unpredictability and fluidity of the setlist and direction of some tracks, with new songs appearing at each show alongside revisited and reworked fan favourites.
Bullmaera at Cove17: Raw energy and rough edges
Bullmaera brought raw energy and rough edges to the unique venue of Cove17 in Walthamstow.
Heavy drums and headlines: Frontroom at The Finsbury
Performing at The Finsbury, London four-piece Frontroom ‘shook the audience to their bones’.
Liverpool’s Temeraire bring chaos and charm to Camden
The Liverpool-based band rocked The Elephant’s Head in Camden, London.
DMA’S will take you back to the hedonistic Britpop era
If you never experienced the breakthrough of 1990’s Britpop and wondered what it was like, going to a DMA’s gig guarantees a feeling that is very similar.
TAGABOW is the most unique live band there is right now
In one of the most unique gigs I’ve been to, They Are Gutting A Body Of Water (TAGABOW) turned the floor into their stage as a sold out Classic Grand audience huddled around them.
The future of rock music: In Vertigo review
Five-piece alt rock band In Vertigo took over the stage at The Garage Attic Bar in Glasgow for their first headline performance of 2026 and believe me, it was definitely one for the books.
From Melbourne to Glasgow: Radio Free Alice rocked King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
Radio Free Alice made their way from Melbourne to Glasgow to play a sold-out gig at the iconic King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut.
Garúa Tango Club: A celebration of Argentinian culture and creative freedom
Glasgow-based ensemble Garúa Tango Club took to the stage at Glasgow Southside’s The Glad Café, transforming the room into the lively streets of Buenos Aires.
Hans Zimmer captivates the OVO Hydro
Hans Zimmer’s performance at the OVO Hydro this past Monday night had Glasgow immersed in his incredible film compositions.
Are Keo the next big band?
In October 2025, Keo played at The Art School, Glasgow as part of their first UK headline tour. They put on a special night where they proved to be the next big thing in the indie space.