Lewis Wade
@lws42
Music Editor. Edinburgh-based writer. Get in touch with any music-related thoughts: lewis.wade@theweereview.com
Reviews: 84
Other Articles: 2
Kae Tempest
Kae Tempest is passionate, funny, heartwarming and eminently relatable – a true poet for our times
Arab Strap
Cult duo seamlessly blend the old with the new, proving that boozy existentialism and withering bile will never go out of style
Sons of Kemet
The acclaimed London group are at their formidable, party-starting best at what could be their final UK show
Death Bells
Between Here & Everywhere
Third album from the Aussie transplants feels a bit more polished, but they’ve still got a few dark corners to explore
Ben Shemie
Desiderata
Suuns frontman continues to use his solo excursions to push his experimental tendencies, but the heart of a songwriter is never far from the surface
Mavis Staples
The legendary vocalist still has the power to enchant in her eighth decade on the stage
The Charlatans
A career-spanning celebration from The Charlatans is a reminder of what a vital band they are
Cola
Deep in View
Cola have risen from the ashes of Ought, but there’s plenty of new ideas here to set them apart
Low
Almost thirty years in and Low continue to impress: they’re constantly surprising, yet consistently reliable
The War on Drugs
Jubilant rockers wear their influences on their flannelled sleeves, showcasing an excellent update on ’80s arena rock
