Charlotte Carpenter – A Modern Rage: Album Review
Charlotte Carpenter considers life experiences and the challenges of the journey into womanhood on her debut full-length album.
Rival Sons, L.A.Edwards – Manchester Academy: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy to witness, from Long Beach, California, the return of Rival Sons.
Matt McGinn – Behind Every Door: Album Review
Sometimes, when adversity strikes, the recovery can produce outstanding results. This is exactly what happens with Matt McGinn and his latest release; Behind Every Door.
TAILGUNNER w/ Slander, Beyond Salvation and Jayler
Tailgunner hit Manchester in support of their debut LP on their Guns For Hire tour. It is clear to see why this band are making waves.
Cult Of Luna w/ GGGOLDDD & Slow Crush – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Cult Of Luna bring a storm of noise alongside the exuberant GGGOLDDD and the dreamy Slow Crush. A night to remember in Manchester.
The Hayes Sisters / Cobalt Tales / Virginia Kettle / Jan Hough – Songs Of Wise Women and Witches at Fields of Green Folk Club, Downham: Live Review
In the shadows of Pendle Hill on a crisp early autumn evening The Fields of Green Folk Club held its inaugural event in the refurbished Downham Village Hall. Tables bedecked with autumnal decorations and assorted nibbles provides a great welcome to the sold out crowd.
Barbara – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Five dates into their national tour with the re-formed Haircut 100, ATB favourites Barbara rolled into Manchester – and swept all before them in a sensational show at the O2 Ritz.
Richard Hawley – Now Then: Album Review
Reasons to get excited – The Very Best of Richard Hawley – obscenely good.
Skinny Lister – Shanty Punk: Album Review
Keeping the wreck rollin’ – Skinny Lister gets shanty drunk on Shanty Punk.
Rose Tiger on Youbet: Why I Love
We’re joined At The Barrier by Cyprien from Rose Tiger (new album – ‘The End Forever’) who tells us why Youbet is such an inspiration.
The Routes Quartet – Arche: Album Review
The Routes Quartet embrace diversity as the genres merge on Arche.
Fairport Convention – Settle Victoria Hall: Live Review
You’re never too far from a Fairport tour. We head across the Pennines for the first of our two Yorkshire trips…
False Lights – Lichfield Guild Hall: Live Review
A surprise and welcome reprise of the Jim Moray/Sam Carter folk-rock behemoth.
Damnation Festival 2023 – Bands Not To Miss: Opinion
Damnation Festival 2024 is fast approaching. This is great news for fans of the more extreme side of metal as Damnation always delivers a great line up.
Cause of Death – Neriah: Album Review
Rising star Neriah excels once again with her highly awaited debut album, Cause of Death.