Go_A – Club Academy, Manchester: Live Review
“Music can heal the wounds which medicine cannot touch.” Never a truer word spoken. Live review of Ukrainian Go-A’s stunning Manchester debut.
Man – Life On The Road, On Air 1972-1983: Album Review
The legendary Welsh band Man, the improvisation wizards of progressive and psychedelic rock, are justly celebrated on a fantastic new box set.
The Proclaimers – King George’s Hall, Blackburn: Live Review
We’re at King George’s Hall in Blackburn as The Proclaimers tour their new album, Dentures Out, plus all the hits!
Steve Eggs Band – Sound Lounge, Sutton: Live Review
We’re at the Sound Lounge in Sutton for an evening with the Steve Eggs Band.
The Magpies – Undertow: Album Review
The Magpies dance to a sprightly tune on Undertow.
Field Medic – Grow Your Hair Long if You’re Wanting to See Something That You Can Change: Album Review
Lo-fi songs of brooding and self-reflection from LA-based songwriter Field Medic.
Breabach-Fàs: Album Review
Sublime marriage of the the organic with some softer edges of modernity allowing for sustained – and sustaining, growth from Breabach.
Todd Rundgren – Space Force: Album Review
Todd Rundgren and a star studded line up of collaborators blast off into the stratosphere.
Steeleye Span – Live At The Rainbow Theatre 1974: Album Review
A ‘first time on vinyl’ release from the Steeleye Span archives, capturing the classic lineup in a classic show.
Jakabol – Jaded Temple: Album Review
Something refreshingly inventive from Bristol-based outfit Jakabol whose experimental journey builds bridges between many forms on their debut album Jaded Temple.
Lamb Of God – Omens: Album Review
Lamb Of God are back with Omens; another fine slice of heavy metal from the veteran Virginian rockers.
Helen McCookerybook – Drawing On My Dreams: album review
Pioneering She-Punk, Helen McCookerybook, releases her ninth studio album.
Reg Meuross and Anna Renae – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re back this month at Over Hulton Folk Club for Reg Meuross and Anna Renae.
Steve Hackett – Liverpool Philharmonic: Live Review
A whole lotta revisiting involving Liverpool Philharmonic, Steve Hackett, Genesis and Foxtrot.
Eddi Reader – Light Is In The Horizon: Album Review
Undiscovered gems from enduring national treasure emerge, blinking and vibrant.