Live Reviews

“It’s brilliant!”: on the scene at Wild Fields, one of the UK’s only socially distanced music festivals

This two-day event scratched the itch for those missing the thrill of gigs

Sleaford Mods live in London: a rallying cry for the swelling ranks of angry pandemic jobseekers

The Nottingham duo celebrate the release of top 10 compilation album 'All That Glue'

Margo Price live in Nashville: conservative-baiting country queen rocks harder than ever

The Tennessee titan exudes a Stones-y swagger and covers Bob Dylan and Neil Young

Declan McKenna live in London: baby Bowie skips through glam-pop for the pandemic age

The Gen-Z indie hero celebrates his acclaimed new album 'Zeros' with a listening part-come-gig

Bless you for trying, Notting Hill Carnival, but a virtual party can’t satisfy true soca and dancehall fans

It was a valient effort, but only highlighted the contact we're missing

IDLES live in London: you sense the wheels might come off any time – and that’s the thrill

Frontman Joe Talbot appears nervous, but In IDLES' world, vulnerability is a virtue

Megan Thee Stallion live: underdog triumphs with escapist, thought-provoking show

The Houston rapper's groundbreaking livestream proved her versatility as a performer

Goose Island Presents Supergrass live in Oxford: immersive virtual reality extravaganza

To your right, Danny Goffey is embracing the metaphysical implications of the in-the-round virtual reality gig: “it’s like being inside your own brain!” he...

LIFE live in Hull: Yorkshire punks prove anger is an energy at socially conscious knees-up

The quartet air new material at this slick hometown gig

Sam Fender live in Newcastle: hometown hero lifts gloom with life-affirming, groundbreaking show

This historic socially distanced gig showcases the 26-year-old's signature hard work and ambition