On a very chilly night in an unassuming city, Loyle Carner cultivated an evening rooted in honesty and authentic storytelling. As the second date of his Hopefully! tour landed in Birmingham, the O2 Academy was transformed into an intimate space built on vulnerable lyricism and connection. The night was set in motion by a short but punchy opening set from Rejjie Snow, whose sharp delivery and effortless confidence quickly warmed the crowd. His performance struck a perfect bala

Words & Review : Grace Wearn Photography Credit : Grace Taylor On a frosty, Wednesday evening in November- By The Fans Magazine were invited to review and Photograph The Lottery Winners Gig at the 1865 in Southampton. Cusp started off the show with a set jam packed with indie vibes and an unexpected surge of energy. From my perspective, their sound draws heavily from the kind of bands that dominate my own playlists—think Catfish & The Bottlemen, The Vaccines, Sea Girls, Bloss

Review & Photography Credit : Grace Wearn Bag Of Cans - The night kicked off with support from Norfolk based Bag of Cans , a band who somehow manage to combine sharp humour with punchy, hook-laden rock — and make it feel genuinely authentic. Their set was packed with unfeigned laughs, substantial personality, and infectious energy, captivating the crowd from the first note. One moment that had both the audience and me cracking up was when the frontman announced, “We’ve come