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Lewis Wade

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Edinburgh-based writer. Get in touch with any music-related thoughts and see your name in lights: lewis.wade@theweereview.com

Reviews: 80
Other Articles: 2
Ben Shemie Desiderata

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
Usher Hall

Mavis Staples

The legendary vocalist still has the power to enchant in her eighth decade on the stage

Charlatans
Academy Edinburgh

The Charlatans

A career-spanning celebration from The Charlatans is a reminder of what a vital band they are

Cola - Deep In View

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
Queen's Hall

Low

Almost thirty years in and Low continue to impress: they’re constantly surprising, yet consistently reliable

The War On Drugs
Academy Edinburgh

The War on Drugs

Jubilant rockers wear their influences on their flannelled sleeves, showcasing an excellent update on ’80s arena rock