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Vended, The Cathouse Glasgow, 29th may 2024-

Vended is a nu metal or alternatively, hard rock duo that was formed in 2018 and is a band consisting of Singer, Griffin Taylor and drummer Simon Crahan from Iowa in the US, who are then joined by bassist Jeremiah Pugh, and guitarists Cole Espeland and Connor Grodzicki when on tour. Vended released their first track "Asylum" on the 21st of september 2021 which is still their most streamed and most popular songs along with tracks "ded to me" and "Nihilism". Vended first ever live gig was during march in 2020. The bands music has been described as intense and energising, personally seeing them live was a powerful experience with an almost ripple like effect of vigor running through the crowd the entire time from start to finish, and i belive seeing vended play at least once should be a bucket list item for all metalheads and heavy music enjoyers everywhere!!

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The Front Bottoms, o2 Academy Glasgow, 11th December 2023-

The front bottoms, also known as TFB are an American rock band with influences from genres such as indie rock, folk punk, indie pop and even acoustic pop. and as far as lyrics go, they have even been referred to as Midwest emo. The band is made up of vocalist Brian stella and drummer Mat Uychich, and when preforming they are currently joined by tour band members: AJ Peacox,  Natalie Newbold and

The front bottoms, also known as TFB are an American rock band with influences from genres such as indie rock, folk punk, indie pop and even acoustic pop. and as far as lyrics go, they have even been referred to as Midwest emo. The band is made up of vocalist Brian stella and drummer Mat Uychich, and when preforming they are currently joined by tour band members: AJ Peacox, Natalie Newbold and Erik kase Romero. TFb's music has an overall tone of authenticity and for many people, nostalgia and relatability. The music has a powerful and usually energetic sound which can even be carried through to their songs with the most emotional meanings this can be showcased in some of their most streamed/ Popular songs such as "Twin sized mattress" and "Be nice to me"

The band playing the o2 academy, Glasgow, drew in a diverse and welcoming crowd. During their time playing tfb put on a well received and impressive show, during which Brian stella even took crowd requests which ended in their song "father" being played. The energy in the room during their set was powerful yet almost addicting, with the majority of the crowd singing along and getting involved. Even during live performances of his acoustic songs Brian Stella's voice stays raw yet appealing and during songs involving the whole band, you could tell they gave it their all. The set finished on an emotional note with the song "twin sized mattress" leaving an unexplainable air to the room

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She wants revenge, King tuts Glasgow, 11th September 2023-

She wants revenge, also known as SWV, is an American rock band formed in 2004 with musical influences in genres such as gothic rock, dark wave and post punk, the band is a musical duo made up of Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin. Swv's music has an overall moody atmosphere which paired up with the seductive or occasionally melancholic lyricism creates many memorabile songs and even albums, most popularly their 2005 self titled album "she wants revenge" which contains some of their most well loved and listed too songs such as "tear you apart" and "out of control"

During the bands time at King Tuts wa wa Hut in Glasgow, the pair put on a powerful and almost entirely entrancing show, they played many of their older, more well known songs, as well as some of the although newer, still just as hard hitting songs from the more recent of their albums. and even finally as a last farewell the band played a never before heard song from their upcoming album for the crowd. in between songs Justin Warfield talked about his experience in Glasgow due to being there for the tour, and his love for the Glasgow live music scene. she wants revenge put on an incredible performance and whether you were a new fan, or an original fan, the set went down incredibly and you were sure to be captivated.

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