Hawkwind – (X) In Search Of Space: Album Review
Oscillations ahoy! Classic Hawkwind from 1971. Set the controls for who knows where…
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.
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – True: Album Review
Jon Anderson and his latest collaboration prove that they can go beyond firing off Yes classics.
The War On Drugs – Live Drugs Again: Album Review
Just what we need. A live War On Drugs album. The pistol is loaded, pull the trigger.
An Evening With Haken – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
An evening with Haken in Manchester is a masterclass in heavy progressive music.
Joshua Burnell – Farewell Farewell: New song/Tour news
Joshua Burnell teases his 2024 Tour with a tremendous version of Fairport Convention’s Farewell Farewell.
Ring The Bells And Sing – Progressive Sounds of 1975: Album Review
Esoteric’s view of the state of Prog in 1975.
The Stingrays – My Everything: EP Review
Two new, laid back and languid tracks from The Stingrays.
Big Big Train – A Flare On The Lens: Album Review
The journey continues to continue. The result of two nights in London in 2023 for Big Big Train.
The Blackheart Orchestra – Bloodlines: New Single
Wow. Beautiful new track from The Blackheart Orchestra, who dig deep and ask ‘how does it feel?’
Howard Jones – Live At The O2: Album Review
Forty years on. Howard Jones looks back and heads fast forward.
Nick Magnus – A Strange Inheritance: Album Review
Nick Magnus goes all out on a seafaring pirate narrative.
Big Big Train – Big Big Bits (1): Opinion
Big Big Train – big big bits – goosebump moments from the Prog icons.
Scarlet Rebels – Where The Colours Meet: Album Review
Scarlet Rebels fly the flag for seriously good fun Rock & Roll.
Ã…lesund – Restless Tides: EP Review
Latest four track EP from Bristol Alt-Poppers Ã…lesund adds to a growing profile whilst ticking several musical boxes.
Blue Öyster Cult – 50th Anniversary Live – Second Night: Album Review
Second night of the Blue Öyster Cult three night stint in NYC with Tyranny & Mutation showcased.