The Libertines

The Libertines

The Libertines Quick Links

News Pictures Video Music Comments Quotes RSS

The Libertines - The Winter Gardens, Margate, Kent 22.12.2019 Live Review


For their last gig of the year, The Libertines came back to their adopted hometown of Margate to finish off their latest tour. For a band that have had many ups and downs, an extended hiatus and produced just three studio albums to date, it seems slightly odd that as we approach a new decade The Libertines will, in 2020, look forward to playing together in their fourth. As the dysfunctional bad-boys of post-punk indie rock cling together through an ever closer bond rather than a thin thread these days it seems only fitting that the London foursome bring their sharabang of a show to the seaside town that, for Pete at least, seems to have calmed the troubled spirit.

The Libertines - The Winter Gardens, Margate, Kent 22.12.2019 Live Review

On the shortest day and therefore longest night of the year, Pete, Carl, Gary and John braved the gales and made the trip to once again take to the stage of The Winter Gardens in Margate. All four looked like they were happy and healthy with Pete sporting a new shorter haircut and embracing his ever greyer 'highlights'. Before the headliners took to the stage we had a surprise slot from Pynch, a band fronted by former Winter Gardens pot-wash Spencer Enock and another from a rejuvenated Towers of London. The former may have been slightly timid and apologetic during their set but played some great songs that should have at the very least generated some curiosity from the sold-out crowd. 'Twenties Haze', a song about having no money, 'The City', and latest single 'Disco Lights' entertained the gathering crowd before Towers of London tried their best to wind them up!

Towers, themselves familiar with the extended hiatus having broken up acrimoniously in 2009, took to the stage in a fired up rage, ready to do their worst. The boiler suited quintet, fronted by reality TV star Donny Tourette in his faux fur coat, set about their set like men who'd just read the 'How To' guide to being a cliched rock star. The band snarled and spat their way through their songs, including 'I'm A Rat' and 'F**k It Up'; at one point taking exception to having a pint thrown over the bassist mid-song! It was comical stuff that provided a degree of entertainment if not for all the intended reasons. 

Continue reading: The Libertines - The Winter Gardens, Margate, Kent 22.12.2019 Live Review

Album Of The Week: The 15th Anniversary Of The Libertines' Greatest Work


The Libertines

It's been 15 years since the release of one of the most iconic albums of the 2000s: The Libertines' self-titled second album and the record that landed them the number one spot in the UK for the first (and only) time. Released on Rough Trade records, this is one of those truly nostalgic masterpieces.

The Libertines - The Libertines (2004)The Libertines - The Libertines (2004)

The Libertines was certainly a landmark in rebellious British indie rock, considered one of the greatest albums in history by some, and hugely over-rated by others. Produced by Mick Jones of The Clash, it was largely focused on the strange friendship between co-frontmen Carl Barât and Pete Doherty.

Continue reading: Album Of The Week: The 15th Anniversary Of The Libertines' Greatest Work

Wheels & Fins 2018 - Live Review


On a clifftop above a beautiful sandy beach, a mere stone's throw from where Charles Dickens used to spend his summer holidays, Wheels And Fins Festival sprang into life over the weekend. In the shadow of the North Foreland lighthouse, the surfers' paradise of Joss Bay played host to an eclectic line-up of DJs and bands as well as providing an outlet for the thrill-seekers with its Skate U.K. Mini-Ramps Champs events.

Wheels & Fins 2018 - Live Review

Aside a mammoth field of cabbages bordering a golf club and affording stunning views of the English Channel, the Wheels And Fins site is one of the more unusual on the festival calendar. The mix of music, skateboarding, bike battles, beach yoga and alternative Punch & Judy among many other things saw to it that variety was in abundance. Tim Peaks Diner showcased up and coming talent, the sizable dance tent threw down some seriously dirty beats courtesy of the plethora of DJs and the main stage played host to some great acts, including The Libertines-headlined and curated Sunday Sharrabang.     

Friday's highlights included some fantastic bluesy rock from Broken Witt Rebels. Having just returned from America, following completion of their second album, the band were in fine form. They belted out some soulful renditions of 'Loose Change', 'Snake Eyes' and finally a rousing run through of 'Shake Me Down'. Danny Core's rasping vocal was in full flight coming across like a mixture of Bon Scott and Paolo Nutini. In the dance tent, Philip George blew a fuse, literally (lights out, the lot), with his seismic bass beats before getting back on track, rather perfectly, with Au/Ra's 'Panic Room'. 

Continue reading: Wheels & Fins 2018 - Live Review

Libertines Release Details Of Their Curated Stage At Wheels & Fins Festival


The Libertines

The Wheels And Fins Festival, taking place between the 7th-9th September at Joss Bay Beach near Broadstairs in Kent, have just announced a rather special set of additions to their already impressive line-up. The Libertines, who head up the roll call of acts on the final day, have also curated a 'Sharabang' of delights. 

The Libertines - Wheels and Fins Festival 2018

Joining the foursome on the bill, on the Sunday, will be Echo And The Bunnymen, Cabbage, Danny Allen, Jess Bays, Reverend And The Makers, Mic Righteous, Lock And Zuzu with Essex poet Luke Wright stepping up as compere. 

Continue reading: Libertines Release Details Of Their Curated Stage At Wheels & Fins Festival

The Libertines Update Fans On Fourth Album


The Libertines

They seem to have been in the headlines more frequently for festivals and curious business adventures like opening hotels these days, but The Libertines’ drummer Gary Powell has offered fans a little update on the progress of their fourth album.

The iconic group, fronted by singer-songwriting duo Pete Doherty and Carl Barat, are currently recording the follow-up to 2015’s Anthems For Doomed Youth, an album that followed after an 11-year wait after the band imploded spectacularly the first time round in 2004.

Speaking to Clash magazine, the band’s sticksman Powell confirmed that the Libertines had been recording in their Margate hotel The Albion Rooms’ studio.

Continue reading: The Libertines Update Fans On Fourth Album

The Libertines - Meltdown Festival 2018 Live Review


Meltdown Festival is twenty-five this year and to celebrate its silver anniversary it is down to the one and only Robert Smith, of The Cure, to curate this year's event. Smith has hand picked this year's guests for his real-life fantasy festival and sent a hand written letter to each of the acts to invite them to perform. One such letter found its way to The Libertines and they duly responded positively, accepting Robert's request to play in the sixty-six-year-old modernist masterpiece that is The Royal Festival Hall.

The Libertines - Meltdown Festival 2018 Live Review

Before the boys in the band took to the stage, it was the turn of the excitable and exuberant Brighton based band Yonaka to tread the prestigious boards. During their lively set, potty-mouthed Theresa Jarvis strutted her stuff with a lead singer's swagger as she enthusiastically belted out tunes from the band's nine track set. Starting out with an electrifying take on 'Teach Me To Fight', then an intense 'Run', and finally closing out the animated and highly spirited setlist with 'Rockstar' and an impassioned 'F**k With The Boss.'

The Libertines took their time to follow Yonaka and wandered onto the stage as they do with their calm and nonchalant demeanour. "Are we all ready?" Pete asked of the band before striking the first notes of 'The Delaney'. A fired-up version of 'Heart Of The Matter', impassioned 'Boys In The Band' and meandering 'What Katie Did' were all early set highlights as the band got into their stride. Pete lost his trench coat and shortly after shed his jacket too as the night heated up and the crowd got behind the band with a great deal of enthusiasm.

Continue reading: The Libertines - Meltdown Festival 2018 Live Review

Noel Gallagher Unimpressed With Arctic Monkeys Album


Noel Gallagher Arctic Monkeys Alex Turner Oasis Kasabian Razorlight The Libertines

Noel Gallagher was expecting a ''few choruses'' on the new Arctic Monkeys album 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino'.

The 'Holy Mountain' hitmaker has had a chance to check out the Sheffield band's sixth studio album which has split the opinion of fans due to its experimental direction.

Frontman Alex Turner has described the concept behind the record as being the idea of a ''retirement home for rock stars on the moon'', and Noel, 50, has taken the time to give it a listen but admits he didn't enjoy the songs because most lack any classic choruses or melodies.

Continue reading: Noel Gallagher Unimpressed With Arctic Monkeys Album

The Libertines To Headline And Curate Wheels & Fins Festival


The Libertines

The Libertines will be making another festival appearance this summer, headlining the Wheels & Fins festival in Kent in September, with the group being invited to curate the entire day’s line-up.

Wheels & Fins will run from September 7th-9th at Joss Bay Beach in Broadstairs, with The Libertines closing out the festival by headlining the Main Stage on Sunday (September 9th). They’ll be handpicking the bands on the bill for that day themselves, although no names have as yet been revealed.

According to a press release on Thursday (April 26th), the four-piece band fronted by Carl Barat and Pete Doherty will be “curating a fantabulous cornucopia of musical delights”. In a subsequent tweet, the Libs said they were “dead excited” to be given the opportunity, adding that they would be “inviting a load of incredible artists to come and play throughout the day.”

Continue reading: The Libertines To Headline And Curate Wheels & Fins Festival

The Libertines Reveal Plans For Their Own Hotel


The Libertines

The Libertines have revealed that their plans for a hotel and studio complex in the English seaside town of Margate are well under way, and that they hope to open it to the public later in 2018.

The reformed Noughties indie heroes took over the five-storey, 10-room Victorian building in the town last year, and have been renovating each room with a plan to open it to the public as a hotel complex with their own studio located within – calling it ‘The Albion Rooms’.

On Friday (January 26th), the Libs revealed via a short video titled ‘First Day At Albion Rooms’ what the place will look like.

Continue reading: The Libertines Reveal Plans For Their Own Hotel

By The Sea Festival 2017 - Festival Review


Now in its third year, and most definitely at home, By The Sea festival returned to Margate in glorious style. Having surely established itself as Kent's premier music festival, By The Sea once again upped its game with an inspired roll call of artists. Across the last weekend in September, and in some iconic venues that included Dreamland heritage theme park and the Margate Winter Gardens, East Kent was treated to a spectacular musical menu.

By The Sea Festival 2017 - Festival Review

If the thrill of riding the U.K.'s oldest wooden roller coaster, The Scenic Railway, taking a stroll along the golden sands or even seeing Steve Davis DJ in Olby's Soul Café were not enough to tempt you down to the coast on Friday night then surely huge dancing bears and the Hall By The Sea's headline acts were. As the dodgem DJs began to spin their last few tunes, the theme park took on a new guise under the bright lights and neon kitsch. As the yearning for Candy Floss subsided and the need for an Acapulco Taco took over Dreamland came to life.

Dutch Uncles were in great spirits in The Hall By The Sea kicking off their set with 'Oh Yeah' off of their most recent and most successful album to date, 'Big Balloon'. Singer Duncan Wallis was in fine form, excited to 'finally be there' and even inviting the crowd to come and 'ram us later' on the dodgems. With some very funky slap bass, a playful exuberance and a tight, polished set, Dutch Uncles proved a delight. After delivering crowd favourites, 'Face In' and 'Fester', Duncan declared, 'That's enough dancing around like p***ks, we're 30 for God's sake! If we wanted to be sick we'd have gone on the waltzers!' 'Steetlight' and a pulsating, percussively excellent 'Big Balloon' followed before the first of the evening's crowd participation, the harder hitting 'Dressage', closed out their set.

Continue reading: By The Sea Festival 2017 - Festival Review

The Libertines performing on the second day of Way Out West Festival 2016 held in Gothenburg, Sweden - Friday 12th August 2016

The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines
The Libertines

Pete Doherty and Carl Barât of The Libertines performing at Way Out West Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden - Friday 12th August 2016

The Libertines, Pete Doherty and Carl Barât
The Libertines and Pete Doherty
The Libertines and Pete Doherty
The Libertines and Carl Barât
The Libertines and Pete Doherty
The Libertines and Pete Doherty

Carl Barât and The Libertines - The Libertines perform to a sold out crowd at Alexandra Palace at Alexandra Palace - London, United Kingdom - Friday 26th September 2014

Carl Barât and The Libertines

Sahara Santos and DJ Bluey - Brazilian model Sahara Santos arrives to support Miami DJ Stevie J at Libertines night club. She is accompanied by DJ Bluey who works for Akon - London, United Kingdom - Sunday 24th August 2014

Libertines, Sahara Santos and Dj Bluey
The Libertines

The Libertines Quick Links

News Pictures Video Music Comments Quotes RSS


Advertisement
Advertisement
Artists
Actors
    Filmmakers
      Artists
      Bands
        Musicians
          Artists
          Celebrities
             
              Artists
              Interviews