Crown Lands – Apocalypse: Album Review
Crown Lands post their classic Prog Rock colours high on the mast.
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.
Karnivool w/Intervals – Manchester Academy: Live Review
We catch Karnivool at the end of their European jaunt and learn that the future of exhilarating progressive music is in safe hands.
The Pillars Of Creation – be careful what you wish for: Album Review
The Pillars Of Creation offer up a cautionary tale with a sparkling and brassy soundtrack.
Stuart Anthony & Musicians – An Evening With Jacques Brel: Live Review
“Bet you’ve never heard the songs of Jacques Brel like that before…” A raw yet refined evening on the theme of aspects of love at The Gregson in Lancaster.
Peter Gabriel – Live At WOMAD 1982: Live Review
In a Time Tunnel of sorts, we travel back to 1982 with Peter Gabriel and a landmark performance at a landmark WOMAD.
Uriah Heep – Beautiful Dream 1975-1977: Album Review
Mid Seventies Uriah Heep – a fertile period – gathered in one fell swoop.
Martin Barre – Live In The USA & Europe: Album Review
The acoustic trio and the electric quartet formats share billing on a Martin Barre live extravaganza.
Edenthorn – All I’ve Ever Known: New Single
Next new single from Edenthorn as All I’ve Ever Known teases (fingers crossed) the new album…
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.
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.