Samantha Fish – Paper Doll World Tour: News
The Samantha Fish Paper Doll world tour is set to hit the UK in the next few weeks…
Houghton Weavers – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Longstanding local folk heritage trio, the Houghton Weavers perform a set of folk standard favourites from yesteryear.
Ben Roberts – TRANSITION, Album Launch, Barrelhouse Ballroom: Review
The old paradigm is crumbling – Ben Roberts launches the TRANSITION album at the Barrelhouse Ballroom.
Only The Poets – And I’d Do It Again: Album Review
After 10 years, Only The Poets grace us with their debut album; And I’d Do It Again.
IQ – Live From London: Album Review
The time tunnel takes a wobbly trip back to 1985. The days when IQ wanted to be, and were, magnificent.
A.A. Williams- The Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
An idyllic evening of dark introspection with A.A. Williams at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
Aquakultre – 1783: Album Review
Third full-length album from Aquakultre, takes a deep dive into Black Nova Scotian history and says so much that really needs to be said.
White Lies w/ She’s In Parties – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
White Lies cap off a two night stand at Manchester’s ornate Albert Hall in support of their latest album, Night Light.
Quick Takes – January 2026: Album Reviews
Quick Takes for January ’26 – Sky Valley Mistress, Alter Bridge, Blackwater Holylight, Ger Eaton, Tessa Rose Jackson and Zu are amongst our monthly appraisal.
Jinjer w/ Unprocessed & Textures – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Ukrainian metal powerhouse Jinjer bring Duél to Manchester with a bill for fans of the more technical side of heavy metal.
Sean Taylor – First Light: Album Review
Sean Taylor takes aim and fires at a host of deserving and familiar adversaries on his new album, First Light.Â
Haverin – Home: Album Review
Country and Northern from the heart of the Orkneys, Haverin deliver a solid and sound debut, worthy of note and attention.
Laurence Jones – On My Own: Album Review
Blues-rock guitarist Laurence Jones sings of life on the road, love, and his struggles with Crohn’s disease on On My Own – his first solo acoustic venture.
The Chuck Norris Experiment on Entombed: Why I Love
Chuck Daniels from The Chuck Norris Experiment, joins is for a Why I Love on Swedish death Metallers, Entombed
Yes – Fragile Tour incoming: News
A reminder of a big year ahead for Prog fans as Prog Rock legends YES prepare to hit the road in the UK in a few months.