O’Hooley & Tidow – Cloudheads: Album Review
O’Hooley & Tidow make up for lost time with a marvellous return.
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.
Riverside – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Prog or not, Riverside live is an exceptional event. We’re at Manchester Academy to confirm.
Delain / Xandria – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
A Symphonic Metal tsunami from Delain and Xandria as Manchester gets blown away.
Massive Wagons, The Virginmarys – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy as Massive Wagons bring Triggered to town.
Dave Foster Band – Glimmer: Album Review
Glimmer finds Dave Foster on the solo path again with a classy assortment.
Freya Beer – new AA side single, Fantasy / Galore
News and a view of the new double A side single from Freya Beer.
Mike & The Mechanics, York Barbican: Live Review
We’re at the opening night of the Mike & The Mechanics ‘Refueled’ tour in York.
Peter Hook & The Light – Easter Homecoming – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We take on the three night challenge of Peter Hook & The Light and the Easter Homecoming at Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Bird In The Belly – Coventry Fair: EP Review
New two song EP from Bird In The Belly combines the urban and rural in their inimitable style.
Devin Townsend, Klone – Manchester Academy: Live Review
The irrepressible Devin Townsend brings ‘Lightwork’ to Manchester. Klone and Fixation support.
The Curse Of K.K.Hammond – Death Roll Blues: Album Review
Authentic slide and snaking blues as the dirty South comes to bite – in the comfort of your living room.
Empyre – Relentless: Album Review
Empyre – a Hard Rock colossus – guaranteeing the future’s bright.
Steve Hillage Band, The Utopia Strong – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
A classic nostalgia trip as we head back to the Seventies with Steve Hillage. The Utopia Strong support.
Haken, Between The Buried And Me – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Haken and Between The Buried And Me headline a mighty bout of devastating Prog Metal in Manchester. The note counters rock into overdrive.
Megson – What Are We Trying To Say?: Album Review
Megson – Debs and Stu Hanna – combine poignant storytelling with off-kilter observations on What Are We Trying To Say?