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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Elektra – Yearning: New Single
New single from Elisabeth Elektra ahead of imminent album and live dates. Here’s all you need to know.
Michael Woodman – Hiss Of Today: Album Review
Michael Woodman from Thumpermonkey returns with another intriguing set.
PFM – The Manticore Studio Albums: Box Set Review
The classic mid seventies era sees Italian Prog standard bearers PFM get a dedicated collection.
Kate Rusby – Victoria Theatre, Halifax: Live!
We’re celebrating Spring with a new Kate Rusby album and tour as we head over to Halifax for the second date of the new tour.
Tom Hickox – The Orchestra Of Stories: Album Review
Tom Hickox delivers a sumptuous collection of music and stories on a heroic return.
Kate Rusby – When They All Looked Up: Album Review
Chief stargazer, Kate Rusby looks up and finds a cluster of sparkling gems.
Hawkwind – There Is No Space For Us: Album Review
A chilled out Hawkwind on a different trip as they find themselves slap bang in the middle of a purple patch.
Gigspanner Big Band – The Met, Bury: Live!
Gigspanner Big Band – even greater than the sum of the parts – play The Met and go live on FolkScape. We’re in the room, in the flesh.
Heilung – Manchester Apollo: Live!
We’e at Manchester Apollo for a double bill of North European rituals and rites with Eivor and Heilung.