Tag: live
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Nubya Garcia live at Gorilla review – a gripping jazz odyssey
On her first UK tour since the release of her critically-acclaimed debut album, Nubya Garcia’s complex jazz creations were finally given time and space to be explored in their full glory, aided by a stunning trio of supporting musicians that might have even outshined Garcia herself.
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Orla Gartland live at Leeds University Stylus – great songs worthy of bigger occasions
Despite being in desperate need of an extra bandmate or two, Orla Gartland had plenty of strong enough material to give the crowd exactly what they wanted in Leeds. Unlike her friend and peer dodie, however, her live act still has plenty of room to grow in the years to come.
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Jungle live at Victoria Warehouse review – cool grooves on a hot night
Jungle topped off their two-night residency at Victoria Warehouse with pizazz and confidence, aided by a dazzling set and the many dance-ready revellers in front of them. All that was missing was some half decent ventilation.
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dodie live at O2 Apollo review – a beautiful pop extravaganza
Two years after last hitting the road, dodie returned with a technically ambitious and intensely emotional opening night in Manchester that surely deserves recognition as the creative pinnacle of her now well-established musical career.
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Declan McKenna live at Newcastle City Hall review – a showman back where he belongs
Exactly one year on from a chart-storming album, Declan McKenna brought plenty to sing and dance about for an electrified Newcastle crowd, even if some songs landed better than others.
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Parcels: Live Vol. 1 review – Magnificent, subtle reinvention
Parcels are not a raw, roughly-cut band. At least that’s what I thought before hearing Live Vol. 1. Their excellent 2018 self-titled debut album was full of creamy-smooth grooves and airy falsetto, with lyrics musing paradise and self-acceptance. They end up sounding like a Vulfpeck that’s taken a breather, calmed themselves down and grown up…
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