Time Tunnel: The Who – Charlton 1974
We take a trip through the Time Tunnel to 1974 to hear about a stunning concert bill from our writer, Howard. The Who, Lou Reed, Bad Company, Montrose and Humble Pie no less.
Benji Kirkpatrick & The Excess – Gold Has Worn Away: Album Review
The power trio format takes an interesting turn with Benji Kirkpatrick’s latest offering.
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel – Nell’s Jazz & Blues, London: Live Review
Crowds amass in London for a truly festive gathering on the second of two sold out nights.
Gary Numan & The Skaparis Orchestra – When The Sky Came Down: Album Review
We reckoned Gary Numan’s show at Manchester Albert Hall was one of our gigs of the year. Now we return to to Manchester’s grand Bridgewater Hall and an equally majestic and frankly monumental recording of his orchestral tour.
Stick In The Wheel – Against The Loathsome Beyond: Album Review
Second mixtape from the London roots outfit that comes named after a line from a 10th Century spell translated from Old English.
Exploring Birdsong – The Thing About Feathers: EP Review
Liverpudlian prog trio make waves on their stunning debut EP. This band is definitely one to watch in 2020.
Dylancentric – Official Bootleg: Album Review
Ashley Hutchings pays homage to the great Bob Dylan and his Isle Of Wight show of 1969, 50 years on.
Little Sparrow – Sit Down: Review and Video
Many people may associate the James track ‘Sit Down’ as a staple Manchester anthem – and yet a delightful new cover version by Little Sparrow opens up even more possibilities in this profound song.
Kylie Minogue surprises theatre company for people with learning disabilities and autism
A theatre company got a massive surprise when a global superstar showed up to see their show rehearsals.
Burning Witches share artwork for new album
2019 isn’t quite in the can yet, but Burning Witches are readying their assault on 2020 with a new album decked out in amazing artwork.
Be Bop Deluxe – Modern Music: Album Review
Release Date: 29th November 2019 Label: Cherry Red Formats: 2CD, DL, special edition 4CD/DVD mega package Cherry Red are doing the Be Bop Deluxe catalogue a real service. After the excellent reissues of Sunburst Finish and Futurama, we get another impossible to resist offering of Modern Music. Modern […]
Devin Townsend, Haken – The Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Devin Townsend and Haken. A deadly and triumphant combination that could challenge for gig/tour of the year. Moments of outstanding musicality, devastating delivery and plenty of quirkiness came to Manchester’s Albert Hall.
KOYO on Queens Of The Stone Age
Huw Edwards of KOYO explains why Queens Of The Stone Age loom high in his musical consciousness.
Woodhawk on Alexisonfire
Canadian purveyors of riff centric rock join us to share their love of fellow Canadian’s Alexisonfire.
KOYO release new video for Ostracised
KOYO are back with a brand new video for the second song from their forthcoming second album. Watch Ostracised here.