Delain – The Dark Waters interview
We have a chat with Martijn Westerholt of Delain to follow up the release of the band’s excellent new album, Dark Waters.
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.
Holy Moly & The Crackers – Solid Gold: Album Review
Cool grooves + smooth soul = Holy Moly & The Crackers Solid Gold sophistication
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Almost A Sunset: Q&A
Following on from our review of Almost A Sunset by Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, we fire over a few questions for the duo. Kathryn & Sean fire back….
Hawkwind – Days Of The Underground: Album Review
Late Seventies Hawkwind collected – the Studio & Live Recordings 1977-1979. A huge 10 disc set brimming with content!
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Almost A Sunset: Album Review
Their first new album for five years, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman make the wait worth the while with Almost A Sunset.
Van Der Graaf Generator – The Bath Forum Concert: Album Review
Van Der Graaf Generator live in 2022; still a potent force many decades on from the golden years of Progressive Rock.
Genesis – BBC Broadcasts: Album Review
We assess the BBC Broadcasts set from Genesis and its place in amongst the bands live releases.
Haken – Fauna: Album Review
The might of Haken knows no boundaries on their latest musical tome.
Fairport Convention w/Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – the Wintour in the North West: Live Review
Fairport Convention, Hannah Sanders, Ben Savage, Southport and Manchester. All for one and one for all as the Wintour draws to a close.
Daoirà Farrell – The Wedding Above In Glencree: Album Review
Fourth album from Irish troubadour Daoirà Farrell finds him in confident shape.
Black Star Riders, Michael Monroe, Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons – O2 Academy, Leeds: Live Review
A tremendous triple bill come together to celebrate ten years of Black Star Riders.
Asia – Fantasia Live in Tokyo 2007: Album Review
It’s the year 2007 and Asia are partying like it’s 1982, celebrating 25 years since their landmark debut.
Dream Theater, Arion – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
Another visit by Prog Metal icons, Dream Theater to the Manchester O2 Apollo.
The Slow Readers Club – Knowledge Freedom Power: Album Review
Slow Readers Club channel positivity as the alternative to an authoritarian world on sixth album.
Mogwai, Brainiac – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at the second of two nights at Manchester’s Albert Hall for Mogwai and a wholly immersive set of Post Rock tuneage.