Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band at the Lexington

Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band

Midding

Ollie Cook

The Lexington, 23 August 2025

There's been a buzz surrounding Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band since they released their acclaimed second album, New Threats From The Soul, last month, and I must confess I've been enjoying it too, so it seemed fate when I saw they were playing their first headline show in London at the rather lovely and intimate venue, The Lexington. 

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy at the Garage

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends

The Garage, 22 August 2025

Officially titled "Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy sing R.E.M.'s Fables Of The Reconstruction", this was not only a fantastic tribute to the boys from Athens, Georgia but a hugely fun night in its own right with Hollywood actor Michael Shannon brilliantly channeling Michael Stipe with a pretty incredible backing band to boot.

MJ Lenderman & The Wind at the Roundhouse

MJ Lenderman & The Wind (ft. Karly Hartzman)

Allegra Krieger

Roundhouse, 15 August 2025

You know when you have that transcendental moment at a gig, where you are so moved, thrilled and you just feel, there is nothing better than this: right here and now is where I'm supposed to be? It happened again for me tonight at the Roundhouse seeing MJ Lenderman. It's the reason why I haven't been this excited about an artist in a long time.

Wednesday at Rough Trade East

Wednesday (Karly Hartzman solo)

Rough Trade East, 11 August 2025

I'm so excited I got to see Karly Hartzman doing a solo show ahead of the release of the new Wednesday album, Bleeds, at the wonderful Rough Trade East. We were treated to old songs and previews of new tracks, despite the fact that she had lost her luggage and had to borrow clothes to perform in! But what a treat it was and I know for sure now that the new record will definitely be an absolute favourite this year.