Bandersnatch / Cobalt Tales: Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for the final gig of the year with Bandersnatch and Cobalt Tales.
Kansas – Another Fork In The Road: Album Review
Fifty years of Kansas comes to pass in 2023. We’re one step ahead with a career retrospective.
Richard Houghton – Gonna See All My Friends – A People’s History of Fairport Convention: Book Review
The fans have their say – the distinguished and prolific history of Fairport and Cropredy, as told by the band’s fans and friends
Kate Rusby at Christmas – York Barbican: Live Review
Festive songs, seasonal shenanigans and manly tunes. It’s the traditional way to end the year as Kate Rusby stirs the Christmas spirit.
Terence Blacker – Meanwhile… : Album Review
Another dose of gentle, upbeat, defiance and satire from author, columnist and singer-songwriter, Terence Blacker.
Thunderous Jones – Stop The Show: Album Review
Thunderous Jones come good with the long awaited, some might say ‘show stopping’, debut album.
Neil Young: World Record: Album Review
Prolific veteran rocker Neil Young bares his soul and environmental concerns encompassing broad musical styles on World Record, accompanied by Crazy Horse and supported by infamous producer Rick Rubin.
Frank Zappa – Waka/Jawaka & The Grand Wazoo – 50th Anniversary Box Set: Box Set Review
The Zappa reissue programme continues – this time, the 50th anniversary of Zappa’s famed “Electric Orchestra” period is celebrated.
Clutch w/ Green Lung & Tigercub – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Clutch roll into Manchester armed with a killer bill of bands and a brilliant new record to show off.
Wind Of Change – Progressive Sounds Of 1973: Album Review
Prog in ’73? A rude state of health. The usual suspects and the more obscure come together in a new collection.
Albums Of The Year 2022
2022 has been a brilliant year for music. Here, we present a collection of our favourite releases of the year across a wide spectrum of musical genres.
Darkest Era – Wither On The Vine: Track By Track
Darkest Era released one of our favourite albums of 2022 in Wither On The Vine. Here, they explain and explore the themes and styles in the music.
Slow Fiction pick their own ‘top ten movie scenes’
In the words of their latest single, New York’s Slow Fiction turn in their very own ‘top ten movie scenes’.
The Albion Christmas Band – All Are Safely Gathered In: Album Review
A welcome seasonal offering from the all-star Albion Christmas Band.
Wilko Johnson – an At The Barrier Tribute
the At The Barrier tribute to the genius of Wilko Johnson.