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  Review: Metronomy, O2 Academy – ‘They certainly know how to whip a crowd up into a puddle of joy, sweat and smiles’

  Leading the way in electronic music since 1999, the band are currently on tour with their 7th album

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• Festivals / Dot to Dot

  Preview: Dot To Dot Festival 2022

  We take a look at one of the biggest events in music ahead of their day festival at the end of May

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• Music / Review

  Review: HELP! A War Child Benefit Concert, O2 Academy – ‘A very successful night that none of us will ever forget’

  The return of Portishead for the first time in 17 years truly did not disappoint

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• Music / Review

  Review: Lewis Watson, Thekla – ‘Watson’s glee at being back on the boat was infectious’

  Well-known for his soft folk, guitar sound, the musician returns to the boat five years later

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  Review: Reef, O2 Academy – ‘One word for this set? Madness’

  Glastonbury rockers light up the Bristol venue with an evening of pure, unadulterated rock

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• Music / Review

  Review: Calan, Bristol Folk House – ‘Together they make supercharged folk music’

  The Welsh band take to the Bristolian stage with flutes, harps, guitars and even an accordian

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  Review: Outer Town Festival – ‘It felt like this festival should have existed for years’

  The new festival showcased some of the best DIY/post-punk and underground bands from across the UK

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  Review: The Hara, The Fleece – ‘You could almost see the pillars moving’

  The Manchester rock band took over the venue with mosh pits, stage diving and high energy tunes

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