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Writer Kurt Duvel finally catches Father John Misty live in London, as Josh Tillman makes a cancelled festival slot become a generous, theatrical 22-song audience with the many moods of Misty at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
Read MoreWriter Kurt Duvel catches Chicago indie-rock shapeshifters Ratboys turn the therapy-shaped ache of Singin’ To An Empty Chair into full-room release at The Garage, London.
Read MoreWriter Kurt Duvel shares his top five songs of 2025 that span hope, heartbreak, and healing, featuring My Morning Jacket, Haim, Linkin Park, Tunde Adebimpe, and Suede.
Read MoreWriter Kurt Duvel captures the sisterly synergy of Haim’s ‘I Quit’ tour at The O2 Arena in London for a night where looseness met lightning, and lucky stars finally aligned as he saw the indie-pop band live for the first time.
Read MoreWriter Kurt Duvel retraces the steps of Bowie, Dylan, and Oasis in a rock 'n roll walking tour through London’s Soho district for an afternoon of album art and lyrical landmarks that hits all the right notes.
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