Crippled Black Phoenix – Sceaduhelm: Album Review
Album number thirteen for Crippled Black Phoenix delivers a career highlight that rewards those willing to immerse themselves in the moment.
Blackbraid w/ Winterfylleth & Noctem – Rebellion, Manchester: Live Review
American black metal outfit Blackbraid arrive in Manchester with hometown heroes, Winterfylleth. It’s sold out, it’s Friday night…the perfect melting pot.
Fairport Convention Wintour 2026 cntd: Live Review
The 2026 Fairport Convention tour rolls into Lytham – we pick out the highlights of the gig by the coast.
Skynd – Academy 2, Manchester: Live Review
On a busy night in Manchester, Academy 2 is completely sold out. Skynd arrives with her arsenal of true crime inspired anthems.
Bethany Lyn – Get Set: Album Review
Debut album from Oxford singer, songwriter and producer Bethany Lyn. Get Set is a showcase for a potent blend of jazz, folk, pop, and funk.
Singles Selection – Issue #5
Welcome to Issue #5 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
ArcTanGent Festival 2026 – Your Essential Preview: Opinion
The 2026 edition of ArcTanGent, running from August 19th to 22nd, looks set to be one for the absolute ages.
Spirit Adrift – Infinite Illumination: Album Review
Good News: The Alchemical sonic melting pot, collectively known as Spirit Adrift, has released their new album! Bad News: Infinite Illumination will be their sixth and final album
Red Vanilla – Where I Should Be: EP Review
Sophomore EP, Where Should I Be, sees fast-rising Dundee alt-rockers Red Vanilla expanding their horizons with bold new sounds
Amy Jo – Hypocrite: New Single
Amy Jo previews her upcoming album with a lively new single.
Shane Patrick Johnson of Western Grip on The Clash: Why I Love
Shane Patrick Johnson from Western Grip joins us for a Why I Love on The Clash.
Exhumed w/ Gruesome & Acid Vat – Rebellion, Manchester: Live Review
Bay Area death metal vets Exhumed continue their UK/EU jaunt with Gruesome, in Manchester.
Gary Quinn w/ Carol Dunnington – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Gary Quinn takes the lead spot at Over Hulton Folk Club, alongside the brilliant Carol Dunnington.
The Thief of Time – We Are Cosmic: EP Review
With the Artemis shuttle and the crew sending back images of Earth from orbit, the timing of this latest release from the electro-synth outfit, The Thief of Time, couldn’t be better timed.
Fairport Convention w/ Jenn Butterworth – Colyer-Fergusson Hall, Canterbury: Live Review
We’ve hopped it down to Kent to catch up with Fairport Convention and their guest Jenn Butterworth as the band’s Spring Tour 2026 continues to weave its way around the country. And, as the spring sun makes an appearance, thoughts of Cropredy start to germinate…