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A DAY TO REMEMBER | O2 ACADEMY BRIXTON, LONDON | 25 JUNE
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Florida heavyweights A Day To Remember brought their trademark blend of pop-punk and metalcore carnage to London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 25 June for a second night in a row, and the result was nothing short of pure mayhem. From the opening riff to the final breakdown, the band turned the iconic venue into a warzone of circle pits and nonstop crowd surfing, delivering a relentless, sweaty, and unforgettable performance that affirmed why they remain one of the most electrifying bands in rock.
Launching the set with ‘The Downfall of Us All’, A Day To Remember wasted no time setting the venue ablaze. The breathless energy of ‘I’m Made of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?’ immediately set the tone.
'2nd Sucks' ignited a burst of pyrotechnics, intensifying an already explosive performance, while 'Right Back at It Again' unleashed confetti cannons that showered the crowd. Beach balls bounced during ‘Rescue Me’ and the emo-singalong of ‘Have Faith in Me’ flooded the crowd with nostalgia.
Brixton Academy’s atmosphere was electric - and sweaty as hell. Packed to the brim, fans were drenched, but the crowd’s energy never wavered. The band clearly fed off the chaos, encouraging even more crowd participation. At one point, frontman Jeremy McKinnon called out for crowd surfers on top of crowd surfers, calling them ‘‘living legends’’ - and the crowd more than delivered.
BLUDFEST 2025 | MILTON KEYNES BOWL | 21 JUNE
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Somewhere between fan-club and cult is the space that YUNGBLUD’S BLUDFEST sits. A hazy fever dream of summer fun, riotous music acts and a community of dedicated followers of Dominic Harrison.
Curated by YUNGBLUD himself and held at Milton Keynes Bowl on June 21, BLUDFEST returned with even bigger scale and ambition than its debut. The day bristled with inclusivity, affordable pricing, and inventive activations - from a skate park to the return of the “Make‑A‑Friend” tent - creating a tight-knit community vibe that mirrored the ethos of its creator.
The festival’s second edition offered refined accessibility - shorter lines, raised viewing platforms, and expanded vendor areas, including a revamped merch village - creating an enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.
Early on in the day, Luvcat battled blustery weather to wend her way through a sultry set of gothic romance inspired tunes. ‘Matador’, about a magic man she repeatedly spotted at a venue she frequented demonstrated her smooth and silky sound, comfortingly vintage and chilled.
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LOYLE CARNER - HOPEFULLY ! | 20 JUNE
Loyle Carner’s latest release hopefully ! brings us into a world close to home for Carner with its quiet intimacy.
Following on from hugo, his most commercially successful album thus far, Carner continues to delve into his family’s past, his mental health and the weight and joy of being a parent, all with his usual poetic lyricism. More stripped back than his previous work, it’s an album filled with peace, fear, doubt, and most importantly, hope.
Carner’s son and his identity as a father is ever-present throughout the album, with the artwork title showing his son touching his face with childlike scribbles over the top. The album instantly creates intimacy with sounds of his children playing around a dinner table in the intro to ‘feel at home’. Here Carner espouses the importance and now reliance on his family for peace in between simplistic piano chords and more chaotic drum synths– ‘‘you feel like home, without your heart I feel alone’.’’
Now a dad for the second time, he has settled into fatherhood. ‘lyin’ finds Carner reflective on the transition between his past life and his joy within fatherhood – ‘‘fall asleep beside a chair I used to write in, now I only spend the night in, rocking back and forth maybe more exciting’.’ The airy, stripped back production is filled with warmth and includes his singing vocals, a first for Carner who has only ever sung to his kids and introduces a new level of vulnerability into the album.
ROYALE LYNN - BLACK MAGIC | 27 JUNE
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Royale Lynn has recently joined Epitaph Records and the alternative scene, with BLACK MAGIC being the newest addition to her heavier roster and her debut full-length album, releasing on 27 June 2025. Until now, her discography has consisted of singles, attracting a multitude of fans from different genres and encouraging the worlds of metal and country to collide. Her first single from 2021, ‘Rocket Man’, is quite the juxtaposition from the entirety of BLACK MAGIC, going to show that Royale Lynn is capable of doing anything.
The album starts with ‘GREED’, a strong opener with heavy, booming drums leading the way. This song was accompanied by a music video that carries striking gothic themes, bringing the fantastical track to life. The memorable hook in the chorus, “you always want more”, sticks in your head for a while after the song’s end. ‘GREED’ is certainly a mood setter for the whole album.
Next comes ‘E.V.I.L.’, a track laden with electronic effects and synths, as well as a clear message revolving around anxiety and depression. It’s safe to say that many listeners will be able to find a home within Royale Lynn’s music, as songs like ‘E.V.I.L.’ can show them that they are seen and not alone. Following this is ‘BLACK MAGIC’, the namesake of the album. It opens with piano notes that are reminiscent of Evanescence’s ‘Bring Me To Life’. Royale Lynn brings haunting and powerful vocals into the fray, bolstered by the aggressive guitars.
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