Stiff Little Fingers / Glen Matlock – The Roundhouse: Live Review
Punk veterans SLF return to London before embarking on a tour of the States – we visited to see if they were as sharp as ever…
Jack Francis – Early Retirement: Album Review
Songs in the oddly bouncy key of maudlin from Jack Francis make for a self-deprecating delight.
Rory Ryan – When You’re Alone How Does it Feel?: Album Review
Galway’s Rory Ryan merges Lennon, Carole King et al with the electronics of the 90s on his debut album.
Session A9 – The Magic Roundabout: Album Review
Strict tempo subterfuge bolsters the old tradition with novel tweaks from Session A9.
Sam Lee – songdreaming: Album Review
Embrace this profound release with the openness Sam Lee offers it with, taking the time it demands for a full immersion.
Show Of Hands – Lichfield Guildhall: Live Review
And then there were two; the countdown continues as Show Of Hands approach the end of the road.
Anna Massie – Two Down: Album Review
Sparkly effervescent instrumental expertise. With added vocals. (And mouth trumpet).
Van Der Graaf – Vital (Remastered): Album Review
Van Der Graaf Generator live in the late Seventies…Prog Rock by the scruff of the neck
John Meed & Friends – A Sudden Rain: Album Review
True tales, travel experiences, philosophical musings a-plenty and uplifting string arrangements. All feature on A Sudden Rain from Cambridge singer-songwriter John Meed
Karen Pfeiffer and Paul Walker – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We catch Karen Pfeiffer and Paul Walker at Over Hulton Folk Club supporting their latest album – Auf Weidersehen Me Duck.
Liam Gallagher & John Squire w/ Jake Bugg / Dillon Squire – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
Liam Gallagher and John Squire bring their new album to home turf. Jake Bugg offers support as well as a slot from Squire Jr, Dillon.
Manchester Folk Festival 2025 – First wave of artists announced: News
News of the first names on the teamsheet for the 2025 Manchester Folk Festival.
Lewis Pugh – Bullets For Bread : Album Review
Cowpunkabilly songs of conscience from the Burner Band frontman, Lewis Pugh.
Japanese Television – Automata Exotica: Album Review
Tomorrow arrives today! Japanese Television – the UK’s ‘No.2 Space-Surf Band’ – open the door to the future with their second album – Automata Exotica
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Compo – Longlist announced!
news of the longlist announcement for the 2024 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition.