Bad Actress headlined Upstairs, Inverness with support from Thousand Mile Stare. We caught some fantastic pictures of the evening. Thousand Mile Stare Bad Actress You can check out our Bad Actress coverage here.
FAEDA start their UK , Chapter 2, tour with a gig at Upstairs, Inverness on the 8th of November. Support came from Dylan Tierney and Reliever. FAEDA Reliever Dylan James Tierney Check out FAEDA’s previous coverage here.
The Cortex, with support from The Cherries at The Tooth & Claw, Inverness on the 16th of October, 2025. The Cortex The Cherries We have covered The Tooth & Claw many many times check out over coverage here
Industrial metal mavericks discuss origins, evolution, and why Inverness is always a riot GunPoint X are a band that thrive on chaos, energy, and a relentless drive to be unforgettable. Since forming in 2017, the Glasgow-based industrial metal act have built a reputation for combining ferocious riffs with glitch-driven electronics and a fierce stage presence. … Read more
The Broken Creels; Austerity Kills Aberdeenshire four-piece deliver a politically charged gut-punch 4/5 The Broken Creels don’t hedge their bets. Austerity Kills arrives with its fists clenched — a track that doesn’t just raise its voice, but refuses to lower it. Known for their blend of alt-rock and Americana with a psychedelic edge, the Aberdeenshire … Read more
From lockdown beginnings to a band ready to light up the stage, The Joshua Hotel opens up about honesty, influence, and the Highlands scene. Born during the stillness of lockdown, The Joshua Hotel began as a deeply personal creative outlet for frontman Joshua Mackenzie. What started as solitary experiments in a bedroom studio has since … Read more
The Dihydro returned to The Tooth and Claw, Inverness on the 30th of August, 2025 with support from local legends Shutter and new band The Skelps. The Dihydro Shutter Yes we know, apologies from the photographer who was caught on the back foot with lighting :( The Skelps Check out our other coverage of The … Read more
The Northern Waters Lean Into Grit And Groove — “Nice to Meet Ya” Is A Confident First Step – 4/5 The Northern Waters introduce themselves with “Nice to Meet Ya,” a debut single that feels both grounded and ambitious. There’s no hesitation here — just a band stepping forward with a sound that’s lived-in, soulful, … Read more
Aklias Channel Classic Metal Roots into a Modern Onslaught — “Last Stand” Doesn’t Flinch – 4/5 Aklias return with “Last Stand,” a single that wastes no time in making its presence felt. The track opens with a long, deliberate introduction — nearly a minute of tension and atmosphere — where a subtle shift in pace … Read more
Images of Anthony Gomes and support at Upstairs, Inverness on the 15th of July 2025. Anthony Gomes is a Canadian blues-rock guitarist who fuses Delta-soul grit with modern rock riffs, delivering “fret-burning fireworks” on every stage. Since his 1998 debut, he has released 15 studio albums and dominated the Billboard Blues Chart, including a 58-week … Read more