sun 14/09/2025

Jonathan Geddes

Articles By Jonathan Geddes

The Big Moon, Oran Mor, Glasgow review - partying prevails despite band's bad luck

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Coldplay, Hampden Park, Glasgow review - a pop spectacle for all ages

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Haim, OVO Hydro, Glasgow review - charismatic siblings personable as ever

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Harry Styles, Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow review - pop prince lets the music do the talking

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Bloc Party, Barrowland, Glasgow review - falling back on past glories brings a jubilant response

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My Chemical Romance, OVO Hydro, Glasgow review - caring, sharing emo kings holler to the heavens

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Charli XCX, O2 Academy, Glasgow review - sweat-drenched pop amid feverish atmosphere

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alt-J, Barrowland, Glasgow review - unlikely anthems from the shadows

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The Divine Comedy, Usher Hall, Edinburgh review - a pleasing pop trip through the years

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The Vaccines, Barrowland, Glasgow review - pacy but predictable rock'n'roll

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Foals, Usher Hall, Edinburgh review - a euphoric return

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow review - pop songstress partying like it's 2020

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Dream Wife, St Lukes and the Winged Ox, Glasgow review - an exhilarating reminder of live music's power

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The Coral, Barrowland, Glasgow review - pop experimentalists prove overly smooth

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White Lies, SWG3, Glasgow review - indie veterans get their groove on

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Yungblud, Barrowland, Glasgow review - pop chameleon gives the kids something to shout about

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