Interview with The Futureheads lead singer Barry Hyde: Southport Rocks exclusive
(Tue 12 Jul 2011 22:12)
The Futureheads' Barry Hyde talked to Purple Revolver about their forthcoming album, plans for their record label and the upcoming Split Festival
Southport Rocks live review: The Futureheads and Alternative Stage highlights
(Tue 12 Jul 2011 18:11)
Sunderland's finest triumphed at Southport Rocks. Plus the best of the Alternative Stage acts
Sonisphere 2011 - review and pictures
(Mon 11 Jul 2011 19:51)
Boasting arguably its most impressive line-up yet, regular Purple Revolver readers will know we had high hopes for this year’s festival and we're pleased to report it didn't fake us out.
Pop Levi - The Ladykillers at Mojo, Liverpool review
(Fri 08 Jul 2011 17:31)
Pop Levi plays a secret gig in Liverpool's Mojo. Read the review and take look at the images.
Chester Rocks weekend pictures
(Mon 04 Jul 2011 16:18)
Chester Rocks brought an impressive show featuring some legendary music acts within the city's ancient walls.
Foo Fighters Milton Keynes Bowl // review and pictures
(Mon 04 Jul 2011 07:58)
The mighty Foos rocked a 70,000 strong crowd at Milton Keynes bowl two nights running. We were there up front to check out all the action.
Foo Fighters Milton Keynes - Biffy Clyro in pictures
(Sun 03 Jul 2011 12:10)
The sun beat down, the cider flowed and the first of the two best rock n roll shows the UK will see this year came to Milton Keynes bowl.
Glastonbury 2011 review and pictures
(Wed 29 Jun 2011 00:58)
O, Glastonbury... you did it again. Despite a controversial line up and a post birthday bash to live up to, the land of love and hope opened its gates to music revelers ready to have a blast.
Glastonbury 2011 - Friday in pictures
(Sat 25 Jun 2011 14:24)
The mayhem and mud began at Glasto yesterday with Master Musicians of Joujouka opening the Pyramid stage proceedings.
Glastonbury in pictures - weather and mud day 2
(Fri 24 Jun 2011 01:47)
Purple Revolver has made the pilgrimage to the already sodden and muddy fields of Pilton in Somerset in anticipation of the world's most famous festival.
Mona live at Lancashire Cricket Club ground - in pictures
(Mon 20 Jun 2011 22:39)
Mona supported Nashville's other finest export - Kings of Leon, playing to a packed house of 50,000 fans at the Lancashire Cricket Club ground in Manchester.
Hercules and Love Affair bring Blue Songs to Liverpool review
(Sat 11 Jun 2011 10:18)
Andy Butler brought his new sound to Liverpool on a rescheduled date after he broke his shoulder, but was on fine form for the Liverpool Music Week gig.
3oh!3 tour hits Nottingham - review & pictures
(Thu 02 Jun 2011 22:47)
3oh!3 opened with Starstrukk (the song they made famous with Katy Perry)and the entire audience began making the 30h!3 gesture.
Darwin Deez, Dot to Dot Festival pictures
(Tue 31 May 2011 12:25)
Darwin Deez brought delight to the Dot to Dot festival goers in Manchester with his trademark dance routines to mash ups between songs.
Dananananaykroyd, Dot to Dot Festival pictures
(Tue 31 May 2011 12:18)
The Scottish punk rockers walked on stage and made a bee line for the crowd, giving everyone in the front row a hug.
Ed Sheeran Dot to Dot Festival pictures
(Tue 31 May 2011 12:00)
He pulled a full house in Bristol, mid-afternoon at the 02 Academy and left them begging for more and pleased baying crowds with phones aloft to capture his unique stage show in Nottingham and Manchester.
Noah And The Whale - Stanley Theatre in pictures
(Wed 25 May 2011 17:54)
Noah and the Whale played Liverpool's Stanley Theatre to a sold out crowd ahead of the release of new single Tonight’s The Kind Of Night.
Hub Festival Liverpool - in pictures
(Wed 25 May 2011 17:35)
Liverpool's HUB Festival rocked Otterspool Promenade with crowd pleasers such as Funeral for a Friend on the music front and a dazzling array of skills on show from B-Boys and X Gamers.
Friends of Mine Festival 2011 review and pictures
(Mon 23 May 2011 22:59)
The offspring of a Manchester club night the inaugural FoM festival was held in beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in Macclesfield
Funeral Party - Liverpool Sound City review
(Sun 22 May 2011 12:48)
Funeral Party brought their unique take on Disco-Punk to Liverpool Sound City last night.
