There is a good crowd mix, lots of youngsters mingling with a selection of oldies thrown in for good measure at Jessie J’s sell-out Birmingham gig. Showing that the latest singer/songwriting phenomenon J-J-J-J-J Jessie J has taken the country by storm. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

Entering the O2 Academy tonight it’s warm and a tad smelly – reminiscent of the old venue at Dale End. Joining a reasonably packed and truly mixed crowd including students, rockers and punks of a wide age range, we’re here to see the rescheduled Skunk Anansie gig postponed from late year. An early evening performance, SA are due on at 8pm with curfew by 10pm. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

It used to be that the only good thing you could say about February was that it’s short. That’s all changed now thanks to the Kerrang! Relentless Energy Drink Tour 2011. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

More than just the home of Mounties and Celine Dion, Canada is also the birthplace of electronic-rock outfit Holy Fuck and hip-hop crossover artist Buck 65. Having previously supported the likes of M.I.A and graced every major festival stage imaginable, Holy Fuck’s exciting electronica emerged from using a laptop-free live set-up, which has caught the eye of the music press the world over. CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

No-one would expect festive cheer when turning up to a Marilyn Manson gig in December – more of a freakish Halloween party vibe where all the Goths of the West Mids had been invited – and that is exactly what we got! CONTINUE READING THIS POST >