Team Member: Gareth Rooke

Hi I'm Gareth, A foolish Welshman that has found himself living in Scotland. I adore live music and this all started back in University when a friend dragged me along to my first gig and I saw Travis. From then on I spent a lot of time going to see bands from rubbish uni bands that had formed one drunken night to the mighty Blur. When I finished uni there was a 10 year gap between gigs (long story). Now though, on any given day of the week I can be found in the venues of Glasgow. With regards to my music taste I love anything with great lyrics and heavy drums. When I was younger (and still am) I was obsessed with a band called Alisha's Attic. When not at a gig I will be found at my computer playing games like Prison Architect, Hearthstone and Wolfenstein.

Gareth Rooke's Articles:

Fightstar, Arcane Roots and Making Monsters At Opium Edinburgh

Gareth reviewed Fightstar, Arcane Roots and Making Monsters in Glasgow!

Interview With The Reckless Youth

On their first UK headline tour, our Gareth caught up with The Reckless Youth in Glasgow.

Megalomatic Interview

Hi it's Gareth here, I had a chance to catch up with Megalomatic at their EP release show.

Vans Warped Tour UK 2015 Review

I flew to London for what was is arguably the largest alternative festival in the UK, Vans Warped Tour. The size may not be the same as it's American cousin but, the pop-punk energy did travel across the Atlantic.

The Vigil Announce Debut Album ‘Save Our Souls’

Bristol based alt rockers The Vigil have today announced details of their forthcoming album. Titled 'Save Our Souls', the 4 piece's debut will be released in early 2016 and was produced by Nigel Pulsford from the band Bush.

Glue Foot Drop New Single ‘Grangetown’

Glue Foot have given us a taste of their new EP 'Seed' which is out 11th December with the single 'Grangetown'

Venice Trip To Release ‘Said Too Much’ Single on 27th November

Following the commercial and critical success of their debut EP ‘Look Forward’, Venice Trip have returned with their new single, ‘Said Too Much’.

DEARIST Stream Debut Album ‘This House Has No Windows’

Wolverhampton based quartet DEARIST are pleased to announce that their debut album ‘This House Has No Windows’ is streaming in full and available now for free download via Southend-on-Sea independent label Close To Home Records

Slow Riot Debut EP ‘Cathedral’ Out Now

Following the critical acclaim surrounding their debut single, Irish post-punk trio, Slow Riot have returned with ‘Cathedral’, their debut EP.

Barcelona Pop Punks Daylight Announce October UK Tour

Barcelona Pop Punks, Daylight, have announced an October UK tour, along with the UK release of the album, 'One More Fight'.

Birmingham Punks YOUTH MAN Sign To Gallows’ Label VENN Records

Birmingham noise-punk trio YOUTH MAN are extremely pleased to announce they have signed to VENN Records (home to releases from Heck, Marmozets, Milk Teeth, Moose Blood and more) the independent label established and operated by visceral punks Gallows.

FAUX ARE HITTING THE ROAD WITH YEARBOOK

Southampton dirty-pop outfit Faux have announced that they will be seeing out 2015 by heading on tour with good friends Yearbook.

Young States Announce First Headline Shows

To celebrate the release of their debut EP 'Down To You' Norwich based four piece Young States have announced their first live shows.

Against The Current Live at King Tuts, Glasgow

Gareth saw Herculean and Against The Current at the King Tuts in Glasgow. Here is his review...

Chapters To Support Sylosis On Two UK Shows This Week

London's progressive metal quartet Chapters are delighted to announce they will be supporting their good friends Sylosis at a couple of shows next week

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