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Preview – The Brandy Thieves’ Festival Warmer, Friday 16th May 2025

25/04/2025 Kevin Gaughan 0
The Brandy Thieves are widely acclaimed as one of Leicester’s most exhilarating live bands. Their dynamic performances blend gypsy rhythms, punk energy, ska grooves, and folk storytelling, creating a unique and infectious sound that captivates audiences.

Gig review – Nature And The Beasts at The West End Lounge, Saturday 5th April 2025

21/04/2025 Kevin Gaughan 0
The guitar was laid down competently in a country and blues style by Alex ‘the music man’ Hopps and the rhythm section played along in a loose funky style.

Gig review – Thea Gilmore at The Y Theatre, Thursday 13th March 2025

19/03/2025 Kevin Gaughan 0
Between those covers, her mashup of This Girls Is Taking Bets with Nice Normal Woman was wonderful – two songs written more than 20 years apart yet joined by the personality and spirit of Thea herself.

EP review – Plastic Circus, Circus Freaks

16/03/2025 Thomas Needham 0
Reviewed by Thomas Needham Released on 01/03/25 Plastic Circus have released their long-anticipated debut EP, Circus Freaks. My thoughts are varied, yet I’m not underwhelmed. […]

Gig review – Katherine Priddy at The Y Theatre, Friday 7th March 2025

12/03/2025 Kevin Gaughan 0
This was a performance full of crystalline moments – gems stepping out of time – and also a truly shared experience.