Cristiana Linthwaite Gibbins, Journalist

The Music 2017 Writers' Poll: Cristiana Linthwaite-Gibbins

Live Review: London Grammar, James Vincent McMorrow, The Kite String Tangle, Mansionair, Wafia

London Grammar are well worth the wait and risking bouts of claustrophobia in an almost at-capacity venue

Live Review: The Amity Affliction, PVRIS, Beartooth, Make Them Suffer

"Everything they offer their audience is meaningful."

Live Review: Seraphic, Weightless In Orbit, Tai Sui, Raven's Lair

"Sam's vocals soar above the incessant rhythmic riffs and shredding on guitar, like a valkyrie readying herself to descend from up high."

Live Review: Bliss N Eso, Dylan Joel

"This evening's show is like cramming the energy of an arena size hip hop gig into a medium auditorium."

Live Review: All Time Low, Neck Deep, The Maine

"The band’s ability to engage the entire audience is impressive and their inter-song banter is wildly entertaining."

Live Review: Adele

"The soul-baring nature of Adele’s music combined with jazz and soul influences breathes new life into the simple pop ballad."

Live Review: Twelve Foot Ninja, Osaka Punch, Humality

"This must be what an underworld jazz club sounds like."

Live Review: Guns N' Roses, Rose Tattoo

"This performance and participation by the audience delivers the seemingly impossible combination of hedonistic piety."

Live Review: Mayday Parade, The Early November

"The set list for tonight is very much a throwback to favourites from Mayday Parade’s earlier repertoire."