Katie Knipp – Mud, Live at Theater 5150: Video Premiere
Before going out on general release, we have first dibs on the new live song from Katie Knipp.
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Cult soul classic from Ike White set for RSD reissue: News
This Record Store Day, one of the most haunting and misunderstood soul albums of the 1970s returns as a limited-edition vinyl release: Changin’ Times by Ike White.
The HU – Tour News
Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu set up some UK dates for October. The Warrior Chant Tour will be unmissable!
Sierra Veins UK tour this week: News
French darkwave artist Sierra Veins lands in the UK this week for three dates in Edinburgh, Manchester and London.
Lone Assembly – Knots & Chains: Album Review
Lone Assembly, a Swiss quartet, have risen steadily since their EP release in 2024, carving out a distinctive place in the post-punk revival.
Quick Takes – February 2026: Album Reviews
Kalandra, The Willow Trio, Karnivool, Hedera, Aleph Aguiar, Eye Of Melian and Howling Bells get caught in our Quick Takes monthly round up.
And Then There Was Phil… – The Musical Box: Tour news
News of And Then There Was Phil… The latest Genesis tribute show from The Musical Box.
Morganway – Machine: New Single
Morganway return with a sassy new single – Machine – with the Music Venues Trust getting a cut of the proceeds.
Beans On Toast – Tour News
After killing us with kindness on his most recent album, Beans On Toast and the band are on tour…
Barren Womb – UK Tour: News
News of the debut UK dates for Norwegian noise-rock project Barren Womb.
Hollie Rogers – Spaceman: New Single + Video
Hollie Rogers releases her second single & video Spaceman featuring the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
Reaper Weekender Day Two – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Day Two of the Reaper Weekender in Manchester showcases new blood, as well as seasoned veterans. There are plenty of bands staking their claim as band of the weekend.
Reaper Weekender Day One – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Reaper Agency bring together another rarefied line-up of black metal to the masses in Manchester; it serves as a precursor to summer’s Fortress Festival and the newly announced Tynebound in September 2026.
Parker Barrow – New Single, UK Tour: News
A new single and UK tour news from Nashville based Parker Barrow.
Smith/Kotzen w/ Kris Barras Band – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Guitar legends, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen; Smith/Kotzen; bring their Black Light/White Noise tour to Manchester.