Reposted by Sam Walker-SmartConsequence @consequence.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will reunite for the first time in 20 years for a massive final concert in their hometown of Birmingham. 37614
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 27/01/2025My latest review for @clashmusic.com. "...sonically rich but never dense, impressively marrying a deep sense of introspection with life-affirming tones."clashmusic.comFrànçois & the Atlas Mountains - Âge Fleuve | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & InterviewsAfter spending over a decade as Domino Records' first French artist, Frànçois Marry returns with his sixth solo album and new label backing via 000
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 19/12/2024My last live review of the year was a blistering Rough Trade in-store set from White Denim. Here are my words for Cone Magazine. conemagazine.com/live-events/...conemagazine.comLive Recap: White Denim @ Rough Trade, BristolWhite Denim, the five-piece from Austin, Texas, roared through a blistering 95-minute set at deafening volume. 000
Reposted by Sam Walker-SmartClash Magazine @clashmusic.com · 18/12/2024Mk.gee's 'Two Star & The Dream Police' is a modern-day classic, the No.1 entry on our Albums of the Year list - clashmusic.com/general/albu... 081
Reposted by Sam Walker-SmartMark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Morning. www.nme.com/news/music/u...nme.comUK government reveals deadline for music industry to respond to ticket levy to save the grassrootsThe UK government has revealed the deadline for the music industry to respond to its ticket levy in efforts to save grassroots venues. 1257
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 06/12/2024My latest for @clashmusic.com.clashmusic.comLauren Mayberry - Vicious Creature | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & InterviewsFor millennial indie veterans, it's hard to imagine that CHVRCHES’ debut came out eleven years ago. It's been a wild ride for the band, growing from being 021
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Loved the new White Denim album. An exciting new prog pop chapter for the band. Review for @clashmusic.com below.clashmusic.comWhite Denim - 12 | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & InterviewsWhite Denim is one of those bands that fall into the rarest of categories, they’re reliably excellent from album to album. It’s the curse of such groups 000
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 02/12/2024I came up from Bristol to see @idlesband.bsky.social tear up Ally Pally on Friday. Was not only an incredible show, but a testament to how the boys have connected with so many. Review below. www.clashmusic.com/live/live-re...clashmusic.comLive Report: IDLES - Alexandra Palace | Live | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & InterviewsTime truly does fly by. One minute you are watching some promising punks tear up a tent at a Polish festival, and the next, you're seeing that same bunch 030
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 28/11/2024My write up of Been Stellar's recent Bristol show is now live over at Cone Magazine.conemagazine.comLive Recap: Been Stellar at The Fleece, BristolWith Been Stellar living up to the hype and supporting acts that complemented the evening's energy, the show delivered in every sense. 000
Sam Walker-Smart @samwalkersmart.bsky.social · 18/11/2024I finally got to see @thecure.com's poster with my Clash review score in the wild. Bloody massive! 010