THE VIEW FROM THE NORTH: LA Dust, Yorkshire Rain, and an Illogical Collab
Read about Kyle Rising and his new single, Quarters
FIELD NOTES: Bob Dylan’s Desire, 50 years on
My live review of Scarlet Rivera and Rob Stoner’s spectacular performance of Desire at The Met in Bury.
FIELD NOTES: Can You Still Do the Frug? Rilo Kiley, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 3rd June 2026
Nineteen years later, Rilo Kiley returns to the UK stage, read the review.
FIELD NOTES: Ricky Warwick & the Fighting Hearts, Nightrain, Bradford, 30th April 2026
Ricky Warwick hits Bradford's Nightrain on the Blood Ties tour.
FIELD NOTES: Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul, The Cavern Club, Liverpool, 14th November 2017
Little Steven’s 2017 legendary lunchtime gig at Liverpool’s iconic Cavern Club.
FIELD NOTES: Jesse Malin, Islington Assembly Hall, 2nd May 2025
New York legend Jesse Malin’s emotional 2025 London comeback victory lap featuring Billy Bragg and Peter Perrett.
FIELD NOTES: Patti Smith and her band, London Palladium, 12th October 2025
50 years of Horses. Patti Smith’s incandescent residency at the London Palladium.
FIELD NOTES: Jeff Tweedy, Islington Assembly Hall, 21st February 2026
A day of two halves. Jeff Tweedy’s final European tour date in London, following a disappointing Bradford City away day at AFC Wimbledon.
FIELD NOTES: Paul McCartney, CO-OP Live, 15th December 2024
A night with a rock deity. Paul McCartney’s "Got Back" tour at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
FIELD NOTES: Father John Misty, Royal Albert Hall, 15th April 2025
A night of "tasteful splendour." Father John Misty’s sold-out debut at the Royal Albert Hall in 2025.
FIELD NOTES: Billy Joel, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 9th August 2024
A legendary "One Night Only" event. Billy Joel’s first-ever Cardiff show, featuring Chris Isaak and a surprise appearance from Joel’s daughters.