Jethro Tull – The Lowry, Salford: Live Review
From 1968 right up to, well, now! We cock an ear at Jethro Tull in 2026 at The Lowry.
Mike Ainscoe
Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. A former writer and Reviews Editor on Louder Than War as well as several online music blogs, he also contributes to Fireworks and to Powerplay Rock & Metal magazines.
Long Distance Calling – The Phantom Void: Album Review
Long Distance Calling return with an immersive audio visual post rock box of treasure.
James – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
The Co-op Live becomes a Manchester love-in as James come home flying a flag that boldly states how Love Is The Answer.
Fairport Convention Wintour 2026 cntd: Live Review
The 2026 Fairport Convention tour rolls into Lytham – we pick out the highlights of the gig by the coast.
Amy Jo – Hypocrite: New Single
Amy Jo previews her upcoming album with a lively new single.
Final Coil – 1994: EP Review
Something to be going on with while Final Coil work on their next opus – Final Coil move on by looking back…
Massive Wagons – Live At The Great Hall: Album Review
Made in Lancaster – Massive Wagons, live and dangerous in their natural habitat.
Mario Giammetti – Tony Banks, Man Of Spells, The Magician Of Genesis: Book Review
Arch Genesis writer and critic, Mario Giammetti, delves deep into the musical career of keyboardist and composer Tony Banks.
Blodwyn Pig – The Recordings 1969-1974: Box Set Review
That was Blodwyn Pig. The Mick Abrahams legacy gets another polish with a collection of Pig recordings.
Wille & The Bandits – Salt Roots: Album Review
Wille & The Bandits work up a storm before heading into a jukebox to fit any mood.
Beans On Toast Band – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live Review
The Beans On Toast Band roll into the Band On The Wall for a big night out in Manchester.
Rush – Grace Under Pressure: Super Deluxe reissue
Back to ’84 as the Rush guitars get turned back up on a new remaster of Grace Under Pressure.
Gong – Bright Star: Album Review
Carrying a torch that still burns with a dazzling brightness, Gong complete a trilogy that serves the legacy with due reverence and psych-trimmed exuberance.
Peter Gabriel – In The Big Room: Live Review
Real World Studios’s Big Room plays host to an intimate set from Peter Gabriel.
Samantha Fish, The Zac Schulze Gang – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Samantha Fish and the Zac Schulze Gang bring a formidable double bill of Blues and beyond to the O2 Ritz in Manchester.