Goat w/ MaidaVale – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Goat return to Manchester and bring their acid drenched psychedelic party with them. Fellow Swedes, MaidaVale, are in support.
Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – The Met, Bury: Live Review
We’re at The Met for the opening night of the Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage tour for the In The Dark We Grow album.
Gavin Friday – Ecce Homo: Album Review
Ex-Virgin Prune, Gavin Friday, delivers Ecce Homo; his first solo album in thirteen years since 2011’s Catholic.
Von Hertzen Brothers – In Murmuration: Album Review
Wise men with red flags – The Von Hertzen Brothers discard their Prog cloaks to reveal a set of pop-tinged rock anthems.
Ben Hemming – Praise Me: Single Review:
Ben Hemming explores new avenues in Blues music on a path towards a heavier sound bordering on the satanic.
Abstract Crimewave – The Longest Night: Album Review
Abstract Crimewave deliver an enchanting musical adventure on The Longest Night. Indie pop of the highest order from a duo of Swedish masters.
The Rheingans Sisters – Start Close In: Album Review
Anna and Rowan Rheingans take neither prisoners nor comfort in this darkly beautiful confection.
Cats In Space – Time Machine: Album Review
Cats In Space turn on the time machine and visit a classic era in their inimitable style.
Ewen Henderson – Lèirsinn/Perception: Album Review
Mànran man and Afro-Celter, Henderson does his own thing, in idiosyncratically orthodox style. Surprise yourself!
Half Waif – See You At The Maypole: Album Review
Prolific dream-pop exponent, Nandi Rose – aka Half Waif – comes to terms with personal tragedy and achieves redemption (kind of) on her sixth album, See You at the Maypole
Rodney Slater of The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: Interview
We chat to Rodney Slater; a founding member of The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. December sees the release of a mammoth retrospective boxset on the band.
Various Artists – No Songs Tomorrow (Darkwave, Ethereal Rock, and Coldwave 1981-1990): Album Review
No Songs Tomorrow is a superbly curated box set celebrating the first wave of artists who pioneered the darkwave and coldwave genres.
Hamish Anderson – Electric: Album Review
Much-previewed and eagerly awaited Album #3 from acclaimed Australian guitarist Hamish Anderson.
Sam Barrett – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
After a support spot in May 2023, Sam Barrett returns to headline with his unique blend of traditional folk songs, with Americana and Celtic flavours.
Public Service Broadcasting – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Public Service Broadcasting achieve lift off in Manchester as they bring The Last Flight, with all the trimmings, to Manchester.