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  • Turin Brakes Live at St Luke’s in Glasgow!

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    Glasgow warmly welcomed English band, Turin Brakes, into their city on Friday, November 21st. Bringing their latest release, Spacehopper, to Scotland, they continue to prove that 24 years down the line and 10 studio albums later, they aren’t planning on slowing down anytime soon!

    Tom Speight

    Opening the night was singer-songwriter Tom Speight. Armed with his acoustic guitar and his Scottish Rugby shirt, the night was already set up to be unforgettable. 

    Turin Brakes

    As it finally reached stage time, fans, many of whom were dressed in both old and new band merch, were waiting in suspense. Whether that be at the barrier or on the balcony, the buzz for this band was hard to miss. 

    Turin Brakes took to the stage at 8:30 pm and had a set packed full of fresh material and deep dives into their older tracks. The set presented us with an insight into just how much work this band has produced over the years and left us completely immersed in their melodic world of folk rock. Bassist, Eddie Myer, even stated early on that “This is where the real music is! F*ck AI!”

    Opening with track two off their 10th studio album, ‘Spacehopper’, ‘Pays to Be Paranoid’ kicked us off with an energetic start and built an atmosphere of reverence and anticipation to carry us through the night. 

    A variety of tracks and genres were played throughout the evening, woven into a carefully built setlist with each track complementing the other. Other songs, such as ‘We Were Here,’ which was acoustically composed, contrasted to higher energy songs like ‘What’s Underneath.’ 

    Closing with a classic, ‘isolation,’ after a night of chanting, banter, raw acoustic moments, and hair-raising guitar riffs, the band left the stage no doubt feeling nothing but uplifted by the love from the Glasgow crowd. It is clear that Turin Brakes will always be welcomed back!

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    Have you seen Turin Brakes live before? If so, what is your favorite song from their past set lists? Let us know in the comments below or reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

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  • Bastille Brings Songs From The First 15 Years to the O2 Arena In London

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    Bastille’s London show at the O2 Arena marked the finale of their From All Sides tour. Fans poured in, wrapped in merch and carrying memories from years of Bastille’s music, some experiencing the band live for the very first time, and they couldn’t have picked a more special night to do so.

    Bradley Simpson and Sofia Camara

    The show opened with two fantastic support acts: Bradley Simpson and Sofia Camara. Both brought incredible energy into the arena. Brad, with his effortless humour, joking about turning 30 and asking the crowd whether life gets any better (the resounding answer: no), and calling his sister so that the whole arena could congratulate her on having a baby! Sofia followed with her heartfelt, relatable songs that had the entire front row belting out their heartbreak.

    Ola Dalek for The Honey Pop
    Ola Dalek for The Honey Pop

    Bastille

    When Bastille started with ‘Things We Lost in the Fire,’ we instantly knew we were in for a deeply nostalgic night. One of the most exciting parts of this tour has been their rotating setlist. Each show highlights different moments from their 15-year catalogue, so several songs came as complete surprises, and we absolutely love that idea! Dan joked about how challenging it was to choose the right tracks for each night, but classics like ‘Oblivion’ or ‘Blame’ were definitely good choices for the London show.

    Ola Dalek for The Honey Pop

    The stage setup was captivating, with three LED panels suspended above the band, displaying striking visuals and lyrics throughout the performance. The clean, cinematic design gave the show that unmistakably iconic Bastille look with moody colours and bold typography.

    Bastille also welcomed several guest musicians throughout the show. Myles Smith, a pop-folk singer-songwriter, joined them for a beautiful performance of ‘Flaws.’ Ruti Olajugbagbe, winner of The Voice UK 2018, took the stage to perform their new track ‘Save My Soul,’ which was released on Friday, November 21st. They also welcomed saxophonist John Rittipo Moore, whose warm, soulful sound added an entirely new depth to the set.

    Ola Dalek for The Honey Pop
    Ola Dalek for The Honey Pop

    The show couldn’t have ended any other way than with their biggest hit, ‘Pompeii.’ Hearing the whole arena sing, “But if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?” was the perfect conclusion to a night that carried us through the years of Bastille being the soundtrack to our lives. The evening was filled with memories and nostalgia, leaving us even more excited for the future of the band.

    Check out our gallery from the show below!

    Were you able to catch Bastille on the From All Sides tour? What is your favorite song of theirs? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook!

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  • The Last Dinner Party Live From The Pyre in Edinburgh

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    Monday evening brought spectacles of something that resembled scenes straight from the theatre. With hundreds of fans adorned in flowing skirts, corsets, and lace, a kaleidoscope of city lights and the cold embrace of Scottish winter, they looked straight From The Pyre. 

    The Last Dinner Party took us on a journey of theatrics and bold storytelling at Edinburgh Corn Exchange. Warming up the stage for the group was Newcastle-formed band Imogen and The Knife. Fronted by Imogen Williams, the five-piece entranced us with deeply evocative lyricism and haunting melodies. This is following their debut EP ‘Some Kind of Love’ released in 2024. They have proven that there is no doubt that a promising future lies ahead. 

    Image Source: Cara Maclean for The Honey POP
    Image Source: Cara Maclean for The Honey POP

    From the grand opening to the spirited conclusion, The Last Dinner Party had us completely immersed in a world of fantasy, gothic prose, and mythology. Opening with track one on their album, ‘Angus Dei,’ it was evident from the start that the night would be one to remember.

    As the band continued their way through the set, reaching memorable moments such as the magical crescendo of ‘Women is a Tree,’ whereby front woman, Abigail Morris, stated to her fellow band mates, “Let’s get choral,” and they gathered to create an ensemble which felt like you walked straight into the thriller series, ‘Yellow Jackets.’

    As well as playing through the entirety of their latest album, the band also made time for some of their older music and fan favourites. ‘Gjuha,’ led and written by keyboardist and vocalist, Aurora Nishevci, stated that she has come to realise she wrote the song about “the importance of language” and “yearning for connections, place, culture, and people you’ve been removed from.” And that “language is a beautiful thing.”

    Image Source: Cara Maclean for The Honey POP
    Image Source: Cara Maclean for The Honey POP

    Moving forward, we flowed into some more emotionally deep cuts, such as album single ‘The Scythe,’ to ‘Sail Away,’ which had many in the crowd feeling moved. However, the pace was swiftly picked back up with the rage of ‘My Lady of Mercy.’ 

    Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, though.  Following an evening packed with striking guitar solos courtesy of Emily Roberts, killer baselines by Georgia Davies, and captivating vocals by Lizzie Mayland, Aurora began to play the distinct notes of lead single ‘This is The Killer Speaking’ and Abigail encouraged the crowd to dance, swearing that she would stop singing if she didn’t see everyone dancing. 

    Check out our photos from the show below!

    The group was met with endless praise from the crowd and left everyone feeling uplifted with memories to last a lifetime. It is sufficient to say The Last Dinner Party will always be welcomed back to Scotland with open arms. 

    Have you seen The Last Dinner Party live? Let us know your favorite song of theirs on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram!

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  • James Taylor’s Fort Worth Show Was Sentimental, Shares Stage With Son: Photos

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    On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist James Taylor finished his additional summer tour dates with his last show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The arena was filled with diehard fans who were more than thrilled to catch one of their favorite performers, perhaps for one final time…

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