The 1975 ‘At Their Very Best’ – 13/01/23
They are a solid unit, professional and skilled, at no point faltering. This gig, filled with new songs and old favourites, hits home the name of the tour. Right now, The 1975 are truly ‘at their very best’.
Live
The Amazons Headline the Camden Roundhouse, 20/10/22
Reading Festival, August 2017, was the first time I ever encountered The Amazons. Dragged along to a packed-out Festival Republic tent with zero expectations, a young fresh-faced band from Reading walked onto the stage. I had no idea how many times after that I would see them again or how they would go on to influence me artistically.
Truck Festival 2022, ‘the acclaimed event for indie kids of all ages’
After two years away, Truck Festival the acclaimed event for indie kids of all ages was back and ready to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
“10 years feels like a long time and not much time at all” – Spector Interview (audio)
Prior to their set on the main stage of Truck Festival, Why Generation got to sit down with indie-rock band Spector to talk about 10 years of their debut album and how it felt to record their latest album ‘Now or Whenever’ in lockdown.
Two Door Cinema Club, Nothing But Thieves and more play Community Festival 2022
Since its advent in 2017, Community Festival has been a hugely successful addition to Festival Republic’s plethora of seasonal events.
REVIEW: 2000 Trees, The Ultimate Roundup
The 2022 edition of 2000 Trees was an absolute scorcher – and not just in terms of the weather. After a few years off (because of you-know-what), the festival was back and better than ever, playing host to the best in up-and-coming rock bands and household names alike.
LISTEN: Why Generation at 2000 Trees – Episode 3
Festival first-timer Mort has taken Why Generation to its first 2000 Trees Festival, the independent, alt-rock festival down in Cheltenham.
This episode features:
Cherym – We’re Just Friends [LIVE], Mannequin Pussy – Perfect [LIVE], Kid Kapichi – Sardines [LIVE], Gen and the Degenerates – Girl God Gun [LIVE], and Laura Jane Grace – The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton [LIVE].
LISTEN: Why Generation at 2000 Trees – Episode 2
Festival first-timer Mort has taken Why Generation to its first 2000 Trees Festival, the independent, alt-rock festival down in Cheltenham.
LISTEN: Why Generation at 2000 Trees – Episode 1
Festival first-timer Mort has taken Why Generation to its first 2000 Trees Festival, the independent, alt-rock festival down in Cheltenham.
