Robbie Fulks – Bluegrass Vacation: Album Review
Say yes to yee-haw as erstwhile honorary Mekon, Robbie Fulks, goes full on back porch.
Iain Fraser – Kōterana : Album Review
Fine fiddle fare from Iain Fraser, following a Caledonian vein from Ullapool to Waipu, by way of Cape Breton and Australia; a chamber-folk celebration.
O’Hooley & Tidow – Cloudheads: Album Review
O’Hooley & Tidow make up for lost time with a marvellous return.
The Damned / The Nightingales – Alexandra Palace Theatre: Live Review
Punk originals, The Damned, hit the live circuit to promote their new album, Darkadelic – we head out to see what all the fuss is about!
Ímar – Awakening : Album Review
Brace yourself, the pan-Gaelic instrumental supergroup Imar are back, rampant and ready to bite your ankles.
MerryMeet – Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room: Live Review
One band, two venues and three gigs in one day.
Djabe and Steve Hackett – Live in Gyor: Album Review
From a memorable concert recorded in Hungary in August 2022, Steve Hackett and Djabe release Live in Gyor which combines slinky, smooth melodies with a slightly more volatile side.
Riverside – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Prog or not, Riverside live is an exceptional event. We’re at Manchester Academy to confirm.
Cannibal Corpse w/ Dark Funeral, Ingested and Stormruler – Manchester Academy: Live Review
The legendary death metal outfit, Cannibal Corpse, hit Manchester with a killer bill on the undercard.
Delain / Xandria – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
A Symphonic Metal tsunami from Delain and Xandria as Manchester gets blown away.
GOAT w/ Japanese Television – Manchester Club Academy: Live Review
GOAT bring Oh Death to Manchester with Japanese Television in tow. Expect transcendental feelings.
Brìghde Chaimbeul – Carry Them With Us: Album Review
Drones dance hypnotically in an intriguing trance-like state, where small pipes and the tradition are but a diving board to new ground.
Lucy Farrell – We Are Only Sound: Album Review
Sound is but part of this complex and well constructed debut solo release from Lucy Farrell.
The Infamous Stringdusters – A Tribute to Flatt & Scruggs: Album Review
Habitual Grammy nominees The Infamous Stringdusters pay tribute to the Grandfathers of Bluegrass, Flatt & Scruggs. Guaranteed to get you a-clappin’, a-stompin, and a-bayin’ for more
Massive Wagons, The Virginmarys – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy as Massive Wagons bring Triggered to town.