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.
Liam Fender w/ John Baby – Early Doors Club, The Snug, Atherton: Live Review
The Early Doors Club returns to The Snug for another intimate evening of live music. It brings together community spirit with two compelling performances from John Baby and Liam Fender.
Kreator w/ Carcass, Exodus & Nails – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
German thrash titans Kreator arrive in Manchester on their Krushers Of The World tour with a stacked bill of classic bands.
Northern Soul Orchestrated – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review
The BBC Concert Orchestra reinterpret the Proms for contemporary audiences – Northern Soul gets the treatment in Brum.
Infected Rain, Butcher Babies and Black Spikes – Club Academy, Manchester: Live Review
Infected Rain with Butcher babies and Black Spikes provide the perfect antidote to a grey, miserable evening in Manchester.