J.I.D. w/ Mick Jenkins – Factory International, Manchester: Live Review
More than just rap – J.I.D. at Aviva Studios is an experience.
Happy Mondays w/ The Farm – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Happy Mondays and The Farm bring the Madchester vibes back to the city for which they helped craft the musical DNA.
The Damned w/ Marc Almond & The Loveless, Peter Hook & The Light & The Courettes – OVO Arena, Wembley: Live Review
The Damned roll into Wembley to celebrate 50 years of chaos, does their celebration live up to expectations? We went along to see.
Merry Hell – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review
Merry Hell return to a favourite haunt, and resurrect some old favourites – just in time for the Easter weekend.
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.
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.
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…
Panopticon w/ Sunken – The Dome, London: Live Review
Panopticon land in London in support of their forthcoming new album, Det Hjemsøkte Hjertet. Support comes from Sunken.
Wille And The Bandits – Night & Day Cafe, Manchester: Live Review
Wille And The Bandits light up Manchester’s Night & Day Cafe with Demi Marriner in support.
Hellripper – The Garage, Glasgow: Live Review
Hellripper open their European headline tour in support of Coronach; the latest album the Scots have foisted upon our ears.
Luke Wallace + Totnes Harmony Choir – St Mary’s Church: Live Report
Luke Wallace + Totnes Harmony Choir led by Ruairi Edwards at St Mary’s Church – An uplifting evening of environmentally-minded songcraft.
Nordic Giants w/ Colossloth & Independent Trucking – Big Difference Leicester: Live Review
Nordic Giants bring their new album, Under Celestial Alignments, to the live arena with the kind of heft you expect from the talented duo.