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.
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 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.
Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #1: Live!
We’re at night #1 as an impassioned Bruce Springsteen kicks off a three night run at the Co-op live on his return to Manchester.
Pearl Handled Revolver – Tales You Lose: Album Review
Pearl Handled Revolver return for another serving of dark and enigmatic rock and roll on Tales You Lose.
Hawkwind – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re out and about with Hawkwind and The Blackheart Orchestra at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall.
Bryan Adams – AO Arena, Manchester: Live!
We’re at the AO Arena in Manchester to roll with the punches with Bryan Adams.
9bach – Llaw 101 Mix: New Single
Acclaimed Welsh band 9Bach make their long awaited return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus, with a new single and a series of live performances coming up in May / June 2025.
Skinny Lister – Songs From The Yonder: Album Review
Continuing the fine work of their last full flagon outing on Shanty Punk – carry on Skinny Lister.