Stuart Anthony & Larry Beckett – Though We Have Only Love, The Songs Of Jacques Brel: Album Review
After a series of taster singles, Larry Becket and Stuart Anthony release the full power of Jacques Brel.
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.
Big Big Train – Woodcut: Album Review
Big Big Train on a fully blown Prog Rock concept album. To lift from their own words, searching for perfection in what could be a masterpiece.
Joe Banks – The Visionary Songs Of Peter Hammill and Van der Graaf Generator: Book Review
Joe Banks takes on the challenge of looking into ‘the visionary songs’ of Peter Hamill via the excellent Kingmaker Publishing.
Trevor Horn Band – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Forget the pantos. Trevor Horn and his star studded band bring their jukebox of hits to Manchester for an evening of seasonal delight.
Edenthorn – Year Of The Snake: New Single
Edenthorn return with an aptly titled new single to round off the Year Of The Snake.
Lunatraktors – Yarrow: Seasonal single
It’s the time of the year when those Lunatraktors offer up one of their variations on the tried and trusted seasonal mainstream music.
Seth Lakeman Trio – Holmfirth Picturedrome: Live Review
We love the Holmfirth Picturedrome. So does Seth Lakeman. We’re all up for another visit.
Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook Vol.II: Album Review
Ranagri once again team up with Tony Christie for another selection from the Great Irish Songbook.
Kate Rusby – Christmas Is Merry: Album/Live Review
A Kate Rusby Christmas bonanza – the new double album and seasonal tour hit Manchester – all on the same day.
Spock’s Beard – The Archaeoptimist : Album Review
Forging ahead from what came before – the latest chapter in the story of Spock’s Beard.
Elles Bailey – Better Days: New single
Better Days – the next new single from the upcoming Elles Bailey album…
Massive Wagons – Live Album update: News
Loads going on in the world of Massive Wagons – read on:
Dream Theater – Quarantieme, Live A Paris: Album Review
Dream Theater mark the return of MP to the fold with a all encompassing 40th anniversary live set.
Tangerine Dream – Rubycon 50th Anniversary Edition: Album Review
Tangerine Dream reissued with groundbreaking and genre defining ambient electronics – plus load of live stuff!
Gary Numan, The O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Gary Numan revives his 1980 Telekon album for an anniversary tour that we catch at Manchester Apollo.