Best of 2022

MOUNTAIN PEAKS - WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN (I COULD HAVE BEEN MORE)

Pavlis has to apologise for a long delayed review of a scorcher of an EP.

IN VENUS’ TRAIN - TAKEDA

A magnificent debut album from a band that has been on Pavlis’ radar for a good while now.

Feast - Eliza Delf and the Wilderness

Here is a collection of songs to feast on, a taster menu of all that Eliza and her pals offer, one artfully window dressed in poignant lyricism, of love and longing and loss.

COMPULSION - COMFORTER & THE FUTURE IS MEDIUM

Two arguably unrecognised classics get the rerelease treatment and are well worth checking out.

Kitewing

Support local talent. Buy this album. And watch Kitewing soar.

Brown Horse - Reservoir

It’s a brilliant debut with all the flavours and buzz of that very special gig.

Best of 2024

Our volunteer writers and photographers are STARS. Not only do they trudge along to all kinds of shows and gigs in Norwich, they also take the time to write reviews and take photos so y’all can pretend you were there. Here are some of their personal picks on music and more in the year of 2024!

Malevolence

Malevolence are pleased to announce a new 11-date UK club tour for February 2024, tipped to completely sell out like last year's headline tour. They will be joined on the road by Pain Of Truth and Rough Justice.

Best of 2023

Our volunteer writers and photographers are STARS. Not only do they trudge along to all kinds of shows and gigs in Norwich, they also take the time to write reviews and take photos so y’all can pretend you were there. Here are some of their personal picks on music and more in the year of 2023!

Pasco from Norwich Arts Centre

Rick from Epic

Craig from Open

Franz Ferdinand

There was very little messing about, charging through song after song, so that when the band departed after an hour, having knocked seven bells out of the drumkit, it felt like only half that time had passed.

Dream Nails

Whilst Dream Nails may be self-proclaimed musical witches, their love for their audience is clear to see.

Offbeat Collective

Eight members, eight  different instruments, one cosy pub and the distinct and addictive sound of reggae and soul.

Absolute Bowie

My only disappointment – he didn't do The Laughing Gnome, or Little Fat Man.

Sinkhole

Norwich’s next big thing has arrived, once and for all…

Kezia Gill

From Las Vegas to Benidorm in just over 90 minutes – how many other gigs take you on a journey like that?