Quick Takes – July 2026: Album Reviews
This month’s Quick Takes includes Parker Barrow, Luke Haines, Marillion, Bywater Call, Witchsorrow, Emma Hunter and Around About Dusk,
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Fairport’s Cropredy Convention – Magical Moments: Opinion
With Cropredy 2026 only a matter of weeks away, we travel down the time tunnel to reflect on a a handful of ‘magical moments’ from almost fifty years.
Firevolt Festival 2026: Preview
We look ahead to the 5th edition of, and our first trip to, Firevolt Festival – August 2026
Steel Panther – O2 Academy, Manchester: Live Review
They’re back on the prowl. Steel Panther bring their Glam Metal extravaganza to their current favourite city in the world. Kelsy Karter and Black Sonic Pearls in support.
Singles Selection – Issue #18
Welcome to Issue #16 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Saturday Preview
With Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 now officially SOLD OUT our final Cropredy 2026 preview takes a look at what to expect from Saturday’s line up.
The Mars Volta – Live album: News
Live album news from progressive engineers The Mars Volta.
Singles Selection – Issue #17
Welcome to Issue #16 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Friday Preview
In our second Cropredy 2026 preview we take a look at what to expect and our ‘one to watch’ from Friday’s line up.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Thursday Preview
In our first Cropredy 2026 preview we take a look at what to expect from Thursday’s line up with Le Vent Du Nord poised for headlining duties.
Singles Selection – Issue #16
Welcome to Issue #16 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Quick Takes – June 2026: Album Reviews
Another end of month album round up with a bumper bundle including Michael J. Sheehy, Chroma, Les Big Byrd, Pillarstone and Mono.
Singles Selection – Issue #15
Welcome to Issue #15 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Singles Selection – Issue #14
Welcome to Issue #14 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Arthur Brown – New album and video: News
Arthur Brown unveils a new music video of the title track & details of forthcoming new album Nature.