Thunder – The Complete EMI Recordings 1989-1995: Album Review
Legendary Brit rockers have all their EMI work collated through Cherry Red Records; an inimitable snapshot of a band who have their place cemented in rock history.
Dominic Walsh
Dominic has written about music for several years for various outlets including Louder Than War magazine, The Sludgelord, Manchester Evening News and Cultural Bulletin.
Taylor Swift w/ Paramore & RAYE – Wembley Stadium, London: Live Review
The Taylor Swift juggernaut rolls into London for its final show on the European leg of the all conquering Eras Tour.
Thomas Dolby w/ Martin McAloon – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
We are at O2 Ritz Manchester as Thomas Dolby rolls through on a rare UK tour. Support comes from Prefab Sprout’s Martin McAloon.
A first timers guide to Cropredy with Fairport Convention
With a stack of debutant artists at Cropredy, we asked Fairport Convention what they would do if they were advising first time attendees.
Janelle Monáe w/ The KTNA – Factory International: Live Review
Janelle Monáe closes out er three night residency at Factory International in true grand slam fashion. Support comes from local group, The KTNA.
Body Count Feat. Ice T w/ Slope – Manchester O2 Ritz: Live Review
Body Count roll mercilessly through Manchester and leave nothing in their wake. Should we have expected anything less from the LA mob?
Liam Gallagher w/ Cast & Villanelle – Manchester Co-op Live: Live Review
Liam Gallagher concludes his celebratory run of shows in honour of Oasis’ 1994 debut, Definitely Maybe. We were there.
The Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer roll into the plush new confines of Co-op live for a celebratory night of alt-rock.
Gary Numan – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Gary Numan is celebrating 45 years of Replicas and The Pleasure Principle. We are in Manchester for the first of three nights at the O2 Ritz.
Oi! The Album – Various Artists: Album Review
The very first Oi! compilation album – originally released in 1980 – gets a welcome re-issue on vinyl for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Orbital – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Orbital brings their celebration of their landmark Green and Brown albums…in full. A special night of transcendental musical love is in store.
Arð – Untouched By Fire: Album Review
Arð make their return with the follow up to 2022’s Take Up My Bones. Untouched By Fire is another epic collection of monastic doom hymns.
Julia Holter – Something In The Room She Moves: Album Review
Julia Holter releases album number six in the form of Something In The Room She Moves. The New York polymath showcases many sides to the creative spectrum.
Enthroned – Hadean: Album Review
Enthroned recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. Dissonance / Cherry Red have collated the bands early recordings into one 5CD set.
sunn O))) w/ Jesse Sykes – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
sunn o))) return to Manchester in their Shoshin (初心) Duo form. Shoshin being the Buddhist concept of learning with a “beginner’s mind,” surrendering preconceived notions in favour of openness and radical zeal.