Sam Kelly – Dreamers Dawn: Album Review
Sam Kelly adds an introspective and personal touch to his robust Folk leanings, aided and abetted by his familiar gang.
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.
The Inspector Cluzo – Less Is More: Album Review
The return of The Inspector Cluzo, the DIY farmers from Gascony…organic rock inspired by philosophers, naturalists and cats.
Chantel McGregor – The Healing: Album Review
Chantel McGregor – definitely not blues – embraces her Prog and private sides. We approve.
Headsticks – The Best Thing On TV: Album Review
A healthy portion of revolutionary Punk Roots Rock’n’Roll with added fun from Headsticks.
Alex Hart – Mistake: New Single
Alex Hart on the lessons from University Of Life on the new single, Mistake.
Alex Henry Foster – A Nightfall Ritual: Album Review
Alex Henry Foster on a mesmerising and essential live set. A ritual indeed.
James – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live!
We’re in attendance as James complete a two night stint to open the doors at The Piece Hall for 2025.
The Flower Kings, Neal Morse & The Resonance – Academy 2, Manchester: Live!
Neal Morse, The Resonance and The Flower Kings put on a Prog tour de force in Manchester.
Angel Snow – Midnight Sun: New Single
Latest single from Angel Snow with the message “Try to learn while you’re young, You can’t outshine the midnight sun.”
Magic Pie – Maestro: Album Review
Magic Pie balance the heavy rock by progging out big style on Maestro – a sumptuous feast for the Pie Army.
Eliza Marshall – New Birth: EP Review
Eliza Marshall in solo guise – New Birth is a real eye opener.
Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #3: Live!
Third and final night of the Springsteen residency in Manchester. The Co-Op Live becomes the land of hope and dreams.
Steven Wilson – The Lowry, Salford Quays: Live!
Steven Wilson presents TH5 OV5RV95W plus a healthy chunk of his growing catalogue in the Lyric Theatre at The Lowry.
The Flower Kings – Love: Album Review
The Flower Kings once again on point with ‘Love’ and their brand of Progressive Rock plus.
Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #2: Live!
We’re back at night #2 at Manchester Coop Live for Springsteen on a Saturday night.