The Long Ryders – The Crossing, Birmingham: Live Review
Current iteration of the reprised and iconic founding fathers of alt. country, The Long Ryders, show no sign of surrender.
Best Ex – With A Smile: Album Review
Breezy pop with a purpose – the debut album from former Candy Heart Mariel Loveland’s latest venture. Best Ex has a lot to say for itself.
Simple Minds – New Gold Dream Live at Paisley Abbey: Album Review
Crashing beats and fantasy – Simple Minds recall their rise to a period of global domination with New Gold Dream receiving the Sky Arts treatment.
Manchester Folk Festival – Live Review
We do some dashing around. plethora of gigs and events at the 2023 Manchester Folk Festival across the Northern Quarter.
Sorcerer – Reign Of The Reaper: Album Review
Sorcerer make their comeback with Reign Of The Reaper. Can the Swedish metal troupe forge more musical gold?
Ben Stubbs – Light Of My Life: Album Review
Escape, intimacy and self-reconciliation. Isle of Wight artist Ben Stubbs offers mature music and lyrics for those experienced in the business of living.
Jenny Colquitt – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review
We catch up with the rising star that is Jenny Colquitt – not far from her home, at The Brindley in Runcorn.
Arielle Silver – Watershed: Album Review
Bright, uncomplicated, folk/pop – with a strong lyrical message at every turn. The fifth album from Californian singer-songwriter Arielle Silver is a sheer delight.
ØXN – Cyrm : Album Review
If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise…… (Clue: not teddybears!). ØXN release Cyrm.
Rod Picott – Starlight Tour: Album Review
“Ditch digger” gets a “puncher’s chance” of being “next man in line”. Rod Picott releases his Starlight Tour album.
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.