162/05/24 - THE LIBERTINES. Always sucks when a good band plays at a shitty venue! I didn't know much about these guys going in, but after the first couple songs they definitely won me over, despite the rough sound mixing. I managed to snag a free shirt too. As far as britpop goes, they're not my favorite, but you can never really go wrong with some guy singing about how much England sucks with jangly guitar noises in the background. Apparantly my head teacher was also there which is fun. Overall would reccomend, just maybe don't stand too close to the speakers if your venue sucks.
22/03/24 - MOTHER MOTHER. Not usually my type of music, but I went anyway as a tribute to my middle school self. Found some old friends there too which was nice. They talked too much and were a little sappy, and played Hayloft like five times for some reason? I did enjoy myself though, probably confirmed that pop music isn't really my thing, but it was a pleasent evening! For those who are more parasocial towards bands they like I definitely see the appeal of them. Was one hell of a flashback to all those warrior cats AMVs.
08/02/24 - HARSH SYMMETRY. Gonna have to come to the conclusion that nothing sounds better live than goth and new wave music. I didn't know that many of their songs, but dancing was really fun and I had an amazing time. Lots of cool dressed people, especially the girls. The opening band Cosmokramer were also amazing. No notes overall, just a really fun time and a great band.
28/11/23 - THE PRODIGY. Now This was fun. I dont know that much of their music, but it honestly didnt matter, because this isnt the kinda music youd sit down to listen to, its the kinda stuff you wanna see live. They had a giant statue that shot lasers out of its eyes, and the laser show in general was brilliant. We were at the back so we had lots of room to dance, my neck and legs were sore as fuck the day after but it was so much fun, i've never had the opportunity to two step like that at a bigger concert. One guy got annoyed and left - serves him right! lots of people were dancing though. one guy was doing some fucked up interpretative shit, it was hilarious. Amazing show, lots of fun, great band. Crowd was a little dead at the back but i expect nothing less from this country.
25/10/23 - FALL OUT BOY. This was a concert i'd wanted for ages, and it was one of the best i've been to so far. Sound was a little messed up at the start but I think it was cause of the venue, they fixed it quickly. The crowd was one of the best I've seen, noel gallagher levels of obsession, but i expect nothing less from emos. They had a bunch of gimmicks (including pyro) and someone handed out little pink paper lights during fake out. And of course their music sounded great live, it was the perfect mix of pop and rock that you could really sing along and dance with. One of the most fun shows I've been to for sure. They were also the first americans ive seen and it showed lol.
30/09/23 - SISTERS OF MERCY. This was so cool. For a band who insists they aren't goth they really leaned into the vibe. I felt out of place with my terrible inexperienced eyeliner skills. They didn't play most of the songs I know/like, but honestly goth music is the best sounding live music to me. It felt like an orgasm or something - fucking beautiful. The lights and smoke were also sick. Ben Christo is incredibly hot in person, which did not previously occur to me, but he kept kneeling on stage and throwing picks to the audience and it was very sexy. Andrew Eldritch was also cool, he seems like an asshole which I dig. Really good experience overall would definitely reccomend these guys, although most of the music itself was playback, it was still fun and sounded fine. Their opening band the Virgin Maries were also a lot of fun, got to meet them at the merch stand and they seemed nice as hell.
28/07/23 - NOEL GALLAGHER'S HIGH FLYING BIRDS. I didn't know as many of their songs (especially the Oasis stuff), but I've always felt that they're one of those bands that sound good even if you don't know the songs. Unlike Arctic Monkeys or Bowie and stuff. Anyway, it was really nice, everyone was screaming. He talked to the crowd a lot. He also dedicated Live Forever to Sinead O'Conner which was very nice. They had flowers on stage and stuff. I don't have as much to say about them, it was just very nice and fun and I enjoy their music!
28/07/23 - JOHNNY MARR. He was technicaly opening for the noel gallagher, but I wanted to give him is own part since I mostly went to that show for him. It was fucking incredible, like honestly a dream come true for me. He had this beautiful yellow guitar. Sounded so amazing, I could listen to him play for hours and hours. The tone just does something to me. He opened with Armatopia which was unexpected but amazing. I was just about the only one in the crowd who knew all the lyrics so I was screaming my head off. Made eye contact and I blew him a kiss (no homo). I understand what those crazy fangirls feel now haha. Panic was also amazing, everyone was chanting 'hang the DJ'... the poor DJ who'd been up just a moment before. He played this charming man halfway through the set and I almost cried. That song changed my life. He finished with There's a light and everyone was singing along, he let us sing for a while... beautiful. I lost my voice from screaming. Sounded like a madman. Really incredible time.
04/07/23 - ARCTIC MONKEYS. nice, enjoyed being on the floor, fun to dance. sound design was not as good as previous two. might've been improved by knowing more of their songs better. snap out of it was very fun. same with 505.
07/04/23 - ROGER WATERS. very good, loved the show. felt that the political messages (while understandable) took you out of the music a little. the changes to some of their old songs weren't so good (comfortably numb...). shine on and wish you were here were amazing though. happy he also played us and them. also pf is not very dancy music which is less fun for concerts. i think their music is best listened to while walking in the rain.
18/11/22 - THE CURE. incredible. no words. played for three hours straight, all masterpieces. opening has us crying. burn had beautiful drums. push had everyone clapping. the forest had us screaming never with him. charlotte sometimes was changed forever for me. walk and friday im in love had everyone dancing. boys dont cry was a spiritual experience. doing the unstuck is my new favorite song. i think they are unbeatable.