Jenn Butterworth – Her By Design: Album Review
February folds with the reveal that the folk tradition has a new giant, hiding in plain sight. Until now. Step forward Jenn Butterworth.
Avantasia -Here Be Dragons: Album Review
Avantasia welcome us to the creepshow with a cast of many and a musical extravaganza to match.
Crayola Lectern – Stars Over Louth: Single Premiere
Here’s the new single from Crayola Lectern ahead of the imminent Disasternoon album.
Sunny War – Armageddon In A Summer Dress: Album Review
Bitterness and anger dressed in a sweet retro-soul coating. Album #8 from Sunny War is her best yet!
Bradley Simpson – The Panic Years: Album Review
Bradley Simpson makes quite the impression with The Panic Years, his debut album, following the success of his singles as a solo artist.
The Lost Notes – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review
Birmingham Americana hotshots The Lost Notes prove that There’s No Place Like Home as they drive a sell-out crowd into raptures at the city’s prestigious Symphony Hall.
Uriah Heep, April Wine, Tyketto – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at The Magician’s Farewell in Manchester with Uriah Heep. Tyketto and April Wine in support.
Red Sky July on Prince: Why I Love (1)
In the first of three ‘why I love’s heading our way from Red Sky July, Shelly Poole from the band tells us why she loves Prince!
Annie Dressner – For The Thrill Of It: Single Review
Punchy power pop to play loud and ponder from the ever brilliant Annie Dressner.
Bilk w/Coast & The Pill – Engine Rooms, Southampton: Live Review
Following the release of their debut album, Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Bilk head out on their biggest ever UK Tour.
Eyes Of Blue – The Light We See, The Recordings 1969-1971: Album Review
Pioneers of progressive rock, the music of Eyes Of Blue is celebrated in an excellent new box set.
Sam Fender – People Watching: Album Review
Sam Fender makes his return with his new album, following the release of 2021’s highly-acclaimed Seventeen Going Under. Does album three hit the mark?
Seth Lakeman – The Granite Way on tour: Live Review
Team ATB is on The Granite Way jaunt with Seth Lakeman and his band.
Jim Ghedi – Wasteland : Album Review
A pitch from the apocalypse, Jim Ghedi stares deep in the void on Wasteland.
Merry Hell – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re back at Over Hulton Folk Club with regular – and very welcome – visitors, Merry Hell.