IST IST w/ Desperate Journalist & The Youth Play – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
IST IST arrive home to the brilliant surroundings of the Albert Hall in Manchester, and one of their biggest shows to date.
Dragged Into Sunlight w/ Vacuous & Plague Pit – Club Academy, Manchester: Live Review
Dragged Into Sunlight start a short run of shows in Manchester before hitting Incineration Festival. Vacuous and Plague Pit are in support.
Gout w/ Mrs Frighthouse & K.yalo – The Flying Duck, Glasgow: Live Review
The Flying Duck in Glasgow hosts the launch of Actual Bastard from sludge / doom / hardcore quartet Gout and the atmosphere carried a low-level tension you only get when you know things might get unpredictable.
Jethro Tull – The Lowry, Salford: Live Review
From 1968 right up to, well, now! We cock an ear at Jethro Tull in 2026 at The Lowry.
Liz Jones with John Bruce – Barnoldswick Music And Arts Centre: Live Review
The intimacy of the Barnoldswick venue sees a superbly intimate performance from Liz Jones. Her own acoustic guitar work is complimented by the extremely capable guitar work of of John Bruce.
Tyketto w/ Warrior Soul & Collateral – 229, The Venue: Live Review
With a new album out after a decade, Tyketto visit London to air the new material, we went along to check it out!
Ben De La Cour – Kitchen Garden Café, B’ham: Live Review
Exquisite songs of a life well bruised from Ben De La Cour. We’re at the Birmingham stop off on his latest tour.
L.Y.R – The Tung Auditorium, Liverpool: Live Review
An evening of stunning music, passionate storytelling and soaring vocals in Liverpool from L.Y.R and supporting cast.
James – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
The Co-op Live becomes a Manchester love-in as James come home flying a flag that boldly states how Love Is The Answer.
Fairport Convention Spring Tour 2026 – The Final Triumph: Live Review
Fairport Convention and Jenn Butterworth round off a triumphant 2026 Spring Tour with a rousing ‘homecoming’ at The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa.
Tom A. Smith – Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
We catch Tom A. Smith and Honey Buzz and Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
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.