Live Review : Pop Evil + Call Me Amour @ Rebellion, Manchester on May 5th 2023

It’s a unique occasion heading into Manchester tonight with my brother, given that he moved to Australia 15 years ago… but he introduced me to our headliners Pop Evil about 3 years ago and making the most of our time together is what memories are made of.

We arrive just before four-piece Call Me Amour take to the stage. The venue is already packed and having been asked to arrive on time to catch this band I am intrigued to see and hear what they are all about. Their website describes them as “mixing dark electronica and sonic guitars” and the energy on stage is infectious; they have the audience engaged from the get-go.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Samantha10 May 2023RebellionPop Evil, Call Me Amour, Rebellion, Manchester, 2023, Live Review, Samantha Harwood, Ryan HicksonComment

Live Review: Pop Evil + The Fallen State @ Rebellion, Manchester on February 27th 2019

I stumble to the train at Chester station, my mind numb from three days of nonstop IOSH risk assessment training. It’s sent me mildly insane as I now see hazards and risks everywhere I look. Still, I get to the train and try to reset my brain ahead of tonight’s gig. Johann lets me know that it’s just one support and Pop Evil tonight...just two bands, an unusual billing these days I note. It’s a shame they’re not opening the doors earlier and giving a local band or two a slot, but maybe it speaks to the confidence in their respective projects.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Matt Fraser1 March 2019RebellionPop Evil, The Fallen State, Rebellion, Manchester, 2019, Live Review, Matt Fraser, KakatyComment