Axel Rudi Pell w/ Neverland – O2 Academy, Islington: Live Review
Axel Rudi Pell and Neverland remind us why Melodic Metal still matter in an Islington O2 Academy double bill.
Joe Hicks – Before It Gets Dark: Album Review
Third album from Newbury-based singer-songwriter Joe Hicks. Before It Gets Dark is a cathartic set of songs, written as Joe came to terms with breakup and the death of his father.
Manchester Folk Festival 2026 – Live Review
Manchester again plays host to an impressive line up of Folk Music from the UK and beyond.
Employed To Serve w/ Cage Fight – Yellow Arch, Sheffield: Live Review
Employed To Serve and Cage Fight deliver an double bill of Metal in the intimate confines of Sheffield’s Yellow Arch.
Robertson – Robertson: Album Review
A dose of Californian sunshine – all way from Aberdeen. Our old friend Kevin Robertson is back and his new band is ready to jangle…
Mario Giammetti – Tony Banks, Man Of Spells, The Magician Of Genesis: Book Review
Arch Genesis writer and critic, Mario Giammetti, delves deep into the musical career of keyboardist and composer Tony Banks.
Antrisch – Expedition III: Album Review
Bavarian black metallers Antrisch live up to their namesake in this eerie and haunting exploration of the adventures of the conquistador Lope de Aguirre.
Tårfödd – Mörker täcker livets ljus: Album Review
Simon Lindgren, the artist behind Tårfödd, returns with a sixth full-length album; Mörker täcker livets ljus.
Andracca – The Fulford Arms, York: Live Review
Andracca head up a four band bill at The Fulford Arms, York, courtesy of Steelheart Promotions.
Zilch w/ Wildernesses & Dusker – JT Soar, Nottingham: Live Review
Zilch head up a varied bill of bands in Nottingham that head through grunge, post-rock, shoe gaze and post-punk.
The Young’uns w/ Maz O’Connor & Charlotte Carpenter – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Young’uns return to the Stoller Hall as part of Manchester Folk Festival. Support comes from Maz O’Connor and Charlotte Carpenter to create a fine evening of music.
Wildernesses – Growth: Album Review
London quartet Wildernesses arrive with Growth, a debut that hits with rare emotional heft – nine tracks of shimmering post-gaze that pull no punches on grief, memory, and the sheer graft of keeping yourself upright.
Niall Horan – Dinner Party: Single Review
Niall Horan is back with romantic, pop ballad Dinner Party.
Danny Brown – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Alternative rap legend Danny Brown brings his unstoppable live show to the O2 Ritz, Manchester.
The Long Ryders – High Noon Hymns: Album Review
Ryding ever on, the sunset seems as far away as ever for Griffin and his gang of Long Ryders with this enjoyable twist and twang.