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:

Bellowhead to release greatest hits record ‘Pandemonium – The Essential Bellowhead’ on 16th Oct via Navigator Records

To coincide with their recently announced farewell tours, and due to popular demand, Bellowhead will be releasing an album of some of the best loved tracks from the band’s five studio albums!

Omaha, Leopards, Atlas and Coastline At The Garage Attic, Glasgow

Gareth went and saw Omaha, Leopards, Atlas and Coastline At The Garage Attic, Glasgow and here is his thoughts of the evening...

AREA 11 TAKE ON THE A-Z QUESTIONNAIRE CHALLENGE

'Gaijin-Rock' band Area 11 took on the A-Z Interview challenge and here it is in all its glory!

‘Hell Of A Day’ Ryan Hamilton’s Debut Solo Album Out Now!

People On Vacation's Ryan Hamilton has released his debut album 'Hell Of A Day' this week. To celebrate this we bring you the video for new single '4 Letter Verb'.

Glaswegian Prockers Halo Tora Release New track ‘Permanent Revolution’

Their debut album ‘OmniOne’ has been a long time coming for Scottish progressive rockers Halo Tora. Despite having only previously released two singles, the record is a result of extensive touring and songwriting, designed to capture the expansive atmosphere that successfully dominates their new track, ‘Permanent Revolution’.

The Decline, Kill City Radio and Miami Monroe at Nice’N’Sleazy, Glasgow

Gareth went and saw Kill City Radio, Miami Monroe and The Decline at the Nice N' Sleazy...here is what he thought of the evening...

GUNSHIP release Claymation video for ‘Tech Noir’ – Featuring: John Carpenter, Charlie Simpson and Valerie Fox

GUNSHIP is a neon soaked, late night, sonic getaway drive, dripping with luscious analogue synthesizers, cinematic vocals and cyberpunk values, exploding from the front cover of a dusty plastic VHS case which has lain forgotten since 1984.

Never Found Announce Debut EP

Welsh four piece Never Found have today announced details of their new EP, 'Sorrow and Cyanide'. The band's 4 track debut will be released on Saturday the 31st of October 2015.

Interview with Speaking In Shadows

After recently finishing their tour with Altered Sky, we had a chance to catch up with Speaking In Shadows

Fenrir Announce New EP & September UK Tour

Introducing Ipswich born rock quintet FENRIR, who will release their new EP 'The Rise' on September 21st.

Faux announce September Tour with Cavalry

Following their support for Foxing and Tigers Jaw, plus confirmation of their appearance at Soccer Sixfest on the 6th September alongside teams including The Darkness, Hadouken, Shvpes and more, Southampton indie alt-rockers Faux have announced UK Tour alongside Cavalry.

Kate Thompson From The Prophets answers 9.5 Random Questions

Gareth Rooke interviewed vocalist, Kate Thompson of The Prophets in which you can find out why have a connection with Toto's Africa, their pre-show rituals and where you can see them live...

Altered Sky Announce Debut Album ‘Without Wonderland’

Scottish rock band Altered Sky have today announced the first details of their eagerly anticipated debut Album. ‘Without Wonderland’ is set to be released on the 20th November 2015.

Izzy Stylez From More Than Most Takes the A-Z Questionnaire

'More Than Most' are a five-piece alternative/rock/electronic band hailing from London, UK. Gareth caught up with Izzy Stylez as he answered the A-Z questionnaire for More Than Most!

Eva Plays Dead ‘Sounds Of The Written Word’ EP Launch, Glasgow

Eva Plays Dead came to Glasgow's Broadcast for the last stop for the 'Sound of The Written Word' EP launch tour. Here is what Gareth Rooke thought of the evening.

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