The Blockheads – Barnoldswick Music and Arts: Live Review
The Blockheads continue to carry forth the legacy of the supremely talented, and much missed Ian Dury.
Elles Bailey – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live Review
Elles Bailey and Caitlin Krisko And The Broadcast hit some Blues heights at Manchester’s Band On The Wall.
Axel Rudi Pell w/ Neverland – O2 Academy, Islington: Live Review
Axel Rudi Pell and Neverland remind us why Melodic Metal still matter in an Islington O2 Academy double bill.
Manchester Folk Festival 2026 – Live Review
Manchester again plays host to an impressive line up of Folk Music from the UK and beyond.
Employed To Serve w/ Cage Fight – Yellow Arch, Sheffield: Live Review
Employed To Serve and Cage Fight deliver an double bill of Metal in the intimate confines of Sheffield’s Yellow Arch.
Andracca – The Fulford Arms, York: Live Review
Andracca head up a four band bill at The Fulford Arms, York, courtesy of Steelheart Promotions.
Zilch w/ Wildernesses & Dusker – JT Soar, Nottingham: Live Review
Zilch head up a varied bill of bands in Nottingham that head through grunge, post-rock, shoe gaze and post-punk.
The Young’uns w/ Maz O’Connor & Charlotte Carpenter – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Young’uns return to the Stoller Hall as part of Manchester Folk Festival. Support comes from Maz O’Connor and Charlotte Carpenter to create a fine evening of music.
Danny Brown – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Alternative rap legend Danny Brown brings his unstoppable live show to the O2 Ritz, Manchester.
Gorillaz – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Everybody’s favourite virtual band, Gorillaz, kick off their huge world tour in Manchester. They present The Mountain with the usual array of special guests.
Fairport Convention w/ Jenn Butterworth – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The experience of Fairport Convention shines through at the Manchester Folk Festival where they appear with the highly talented Jenn Butterworth.
AJ Clarke – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Over Hulton Folk Club plays host to Bek Jones and AJ Clarke.
10cc – The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We catch Manchester icons 10cc in a homecoming at the Bridgewater Hall.
Saor w/ Cistvaen & Oakenthrone – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh: Live Review
Saor bring Amidst The Ruins back home to Scotland after a short run of dates around the UK. Cistvaen and Oakenthrone are in support.
Beans On Toast Band – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live Review
The Beans On Toast Band roll into the Band On The Wall for a big night out in Manchester.