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.
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.
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.
Liam Gallagher & John Squire w/ Jake Bugg / Dillon Squire – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
Liam Gallagher and John Squire bring their new album to home turf. Jake Bugg offers support as well as a slot from Squire Jr, Dillon.
Orbit Culture w/ Defects – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Orbit Culture continue their quest for world domination with an electric show in Manchester.
Cast w/Woo – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Scouse stalwarts bang their drum; Love Is The Call from legendary indie rockers, Cast.
Bruce Dickinson – The Mandrake Project: Album Review
Bruce Dickinson partners up once again with Roy Z to deliver his first solo record in nearly two decades.
Black Metal Album Release All Dayer – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Reaper Agency pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat once more with an incredible line up of extreme bands.
IDLES – TANGK: Album Review
Album number 5 from one of the UK’s most important bands; IDLES. Where does TANGK rank?
Torulf – Ristningar I Ginnungagap: Album Review
Torulf is a Nordic Tribal artist from Sweden. His compositions are manifestations of his own outer voyages and inner experiences.
The Infernal Sea – Hellfenlic: Album Review
The Infernal Sea deliver another massive amount of fierce and terrifying black metal from the Fenlands of England centred around The Witchfinder General.
South Of Salem – Death Of The Party: Album Review
South Of Salem attack their sophomore album with blades sharpened and go for the jugular.
The Spinners – Ain’t No Price On Happiness (The Thom Bell Studio Recordings 1972-1979): Album Review
The Spinners legendary Thom Bell recordings all collated in one place by Cherry Red Records.
Darkest Era w/ Gospelheim and Reliquia – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester: Live Review
Darkest Era squeeze in a couple of UK dates in support of 2022’s Wither On The Vine.
Green Lung w/ Boss Keloid – Manchester Gorilla: Live Review
Green Lung are in celebratory mood as they take This Heathen Land on the road with Boss Keloid in tow for a handful of dates.