Von Hertzen Brothers – Red Alert In The Blue Forest: Album Review
Von Hertzen Brothers on a new prog tinged but genre defying collection.
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.
Shaman’s Harvest – Rebelator: Album Review
Shaman’s Harvest return with a brooding new set that proves a triumph over adversity.
Port Noir – Cuts: Album Review
Sweden’s Port Noir delve deeper to discover a darker yet instantly recognisable alternative to their signature sound.
Leveret – The Met, Bury: Live Review
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Leveret are back at The Met.
Gong – Gorilla, Manchester: Live Review
Led by an inspired Kavus Torabi, Gong bring a groovy cosmic sack full of love and energy to Manchester for an immersive experience.
Simon J Jones – How Things Work: Album Review
Simon J Jones and Ladybird books – a marriage made in heaven. The Harp & A Monkey man on solo debut.
Klangstof – Ocean View: EP Review
Dutch trio Klangstof evolves their sound in a most relaxing fashion. Mainly.
Naxatras – IV: Album Review
And then there were four. Naxatras expand on album IV.
Ward XVI – The Boulevard, Wigan: Live Review
At last, it’s the Ward XVI Metamorphosis tour. The inmates gather in Wigan…
Bird In The Belly – After The City: Album Review
Third album from Folk-Noir-ists, Bird In The Belly, continues to break new ground.
Beth Hart – A Tribute To Led Zeppelin: Album review
Wanna whole lotta love? Beth Hart does Led Zeppelin – gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove.
Corey Taylor – CMFB-Sides: Album Review
More stuff from Corey Taylor that he doesn’t get to indulge in with Slipknot.
Dom Prag – Needle & Thread: Album Review
Dom Prag takes his classical sound into the folk realm with an intense set.
Van Der Graaf Generator – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’ve finally made it to the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester for an emotional perfromance by Van Der Graaf Generator.
Lesoir – Babel: EP Review
Lesoir go epic on a twenty-minute journey entitled Babel.