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Catching halos on the moon.
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“Take on Me” fills dance floors, challenges karaoke warriors and still earns a formidable income for three Norwegians who could walk any city without being chased for a selfie.

The Post caught up with A-Ha to discuss the 80s pop hit and its unexpected afterlife. https://wapo.st/43lZaUS
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Caught the last of 4 @stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social concerts (yes, concerts) at London Palladium earlier this week. Here's the gushy review for @louderthanwar.bsky.social with some stellar photos by @musicalpictures.bsky.social
Steven Wilson: The London Palladium, London – Live Review
Steven Wilson ends his four-date residency at The London Palladium with an almost unparalleled concert experience.
louderthanwar.com
May 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Sorry to interrupt all the Eurovision coverage, but here's a review of The K's at Roundhouse earlier this week for @louderthanwar.bsky.social. 📸 by @musicalpictures.bsky.social
The K's: Roundhouse, London – Live Review
The K's treat a revved-up Roundhouse audience to hits from their debut, brand-new songs from their upcoming second album, and some classics.
louderthanwar.com
May 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Was blown away by The Manics and The Anchoress at Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday. Reviewed for Louder Than War, with excellent photos by Paul Grace.
#ManicStreetPreachers @theanchoress.bsky.social
Manic Street Preachers: O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
Manic Street Preachers give it their all at the second of two Shepherd's Bush Empire shows, with a take-no-prisoners performance.
louderthanwar.com
April 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Temperance Movement have reunited and are making up for lost time. Reviewed their gig at Kentish Town Forum earlier this week. Intro paragraph courtesy of @musicalpictures.bsky.social (who also took the excellent pictures).
The Temperance Movement: O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
The Temperance Movement return to O2 Forum Kentish Town after five years away, looking and sounding revitalised.
louderthanwar.com
March 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Love the new album by @stevenwilsonhq.bsky.social. Here are 500-ish words on why.
Steven Wilson: The Overview – Album Review
His most ambitious work yet, The Overview finds Steven Wilson outdoing himself thematically and musically. It's a transformative experience.
louderthanwar.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Had a blast with @thelotterywinners.bsky.social at Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Sunday night. Reviewed for @louderthanwar.bsky.social with photos by @musicalpictures.bsky.social
The Lottery Winners: O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – Live Review
The Lottery Winners are all joy, pain, humour, humanity, a lively stage presence, and incredibly catchy songs at O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
louderthanwar.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Cage The Elephant were on fire in Brixton earlier this week.
Cage The Elephant Show London A Good Time | Rockshot Magazine
Cage The Elephant certainly don't skimp on the visuals. They have flames, confetti, lasers, and an array of lights powerful enough to warm up O2 Academy, Brixton on a cold February night. But all they...
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February 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Bilk at Camden's Electric Ballroom was bedlam: moshing, crowd surfing, an Ali G impersonator. Watched the chaos unfold from a safe distance and lived to tell the tale.
Bilk Bring Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll to Electric Ballroom
It looks like a low-budget disaster movie: shaky, blurry, out of focus shots of bodies being thrown around by some seismic force. The shouting only adds to the impression. But this is typical fan foo...
rockshotmagazine.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Here we go again.
R.E.M. - World Leader Pretend, TourFilm (official video)
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January 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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I see amateur drinker season has started early
December 12, 2024 at 6:57 PM
At the risk of this turning into another shameless self-promotion account, here's a review of the fantastic experience created by The Chameleons, The Membranes, and @visionvideoband.bsky.social at Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday. Great photos (as usual) by @naomidrydensmith.bsky.social
The Chameleons: O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – Review
The Chameleons' blistering set at Shepherd's Bush Empire reveals that one of the finest post-punk bands still have plenty to say.
louderthanwar.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:58 PM
First gig (and review) since August. And it was a belter (the gig, not the review). Amazing photos by @naomidrydensmith.bsky.social
Mark Lanegan: 60 A Celebration: Roundhouse – Live Review
The likes of Dave Gahan, Chrissie Hynde, and Josh Homme celebrated what would have been Mark Lanegan’s 60th birthday with his greatest songs.
louderthanwar.com
December 7, 2024 at 4:11 PM
August 7, 2024 at 7:51 PM
December 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM
Say hello on a day like today.
A Night Like This (Live)
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupA Night Like This (Live) · The CureAnniversary: 1978 - 2018 Live In Hyde Park London℗ 2019 Lost Images Limited, e...
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November 17, 2023 at 1:31 PM