Roger Ruskin-Spear of The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band: Interview
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band are about to release a career spanning boxset; Still Barking. We put a few questions to Roger Ruskin-Spear.
Roddy Woomble – Somewhere During The Night We Fell Off The Map : Album Review
Woomble reconvenes the old team, back on Mull, with his most open and organic work for ages.
Fionn Regan – O Avalanche: Album Review
Hazy dreamscapes from Deia, Mallorca beckon the return and revitalisation of Fionn Regan.
The Pineapple Thief – Last To Run: EP Review
The Pineapple Thief supplement their successful 2024 album, It Leads To This with five more sparkling tracks from the same sessions.
Hannah Scott – Absence Of Doubt: Album Review
Hannah Scott subjects herself to a gamut of emotions as she recalls the extreme highs and lows of family relationships on her new album, Absence Of Doubt.
Niteworks – The Garage, Islington: Live Review
The neo-trads, Niteworks, bid a stonking farewell to London and, indeed, England.
Winterfylleth w/ Wormwitch & Bizarrekult – Rebellion, Manchester: Live Review
Winterfylleth close out their UK tour with a hometown show in Manchester. In support are Wormwitch (Canada) and Bizarrekvlt (Norway).
Jerron Paxton – Things Done Changed: Album Review
Jerron Paxton heads way deep into old time blues roots as he notes how Things Done Changed.
J. Chambers – Homecoming: Album Review
Second full length from Manchester poet J. Chambers deals heavy in reflection and roots. Homecoming is a true journey.
What’s coming up at The Tung Auditorium: News
A few recommended highlights for the end of the year at Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium.
Three Idle Women – All Hands Together: Album Review
A charming, intimate and light-hearted taste of life on the waterways. The debut album from close-harmony trio Three Idle Women, is a delight.
Delain – Dance With The Devil: EP Review
The latest EP (new – live – instrumental) from Delain confirms their status as a formidable Symphonic Metal force.
Christy Moore – A Terrible Beauty: Album Review
In his 80th year, Moore shows no sign of slowing down or mellowing out, in a powerful mix of emotions and a record of two sides.
Klone – Unseen: Album Review
The Unseen sees French rock group Klone showcase their enigmatic brand of rock.
Jakko Jakszyk – Who’s The Boy With The Lovely Hair?: Book Review
We cast an eye over the unlikely memoir of musician Jakko Jakszyk.