On the 5th of November I first set foot in St. Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle for a seriously unserious evening of folk music by Adam Holmes with support from J P Worsfold.

Metamorphosis through sound. Citizen’s ability to mould and redefine themselves continually has proved yet again wildly successful through both studio and stage, delivering an unforgettable show on their current UK tour. 

Through perspiration and perseverance, Guilt Trip have hand-crafted not only the perfect tour lineup but the perfect encapsulation of everything it means to exist within the hardcore ecosystem on their recent run of shows.

“You’ll never be alone again”, sings Mancunian’s finest wordsmith Antony Szmierek, and it’s hard to argue with him after a joyous night filled with dancing in a sold-out Kentish Town Forum to his garage beats and spoken-word. Nobody felt alone that night, that’s for sure. 

There’s no venue quite like The Cluny, with its history and reputation as well as its programme of incredible bands trotting through its doors every day of the week. On Sunday it was Quiet Houses’ turn, with support from May Payne they won over the hearts of their fans, existing and new.

Don Broco at Outernet: big hooks, old rarities and a crowd that didn’t need phones.