Kingfishr – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Kingfishr make a little corner of Manchester, right by Old Trafford, a piece of Ireland for a night.
Tim Bowness w/ Bruce Soord & Jon Sykes – Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room: Live Review
Burning Shed is 25 – Tim Bowness and the Butterfly Mind band with Bruce Soord & Jon Sykes party on in Liverpool.
Ryan Young – In The Quiet After: Album Review
A wealth of fiddling fancies in this thrifty third, from bowman supreme, waiting in the wings for that plaudit, Ryan Young.
Thomas Dolby – O2 Institute, Birmingham: Live Review
We’re in Birmingham to catch synth pop pioneer Thomas Dolby who continues to reinvent the art form.
Super Furry Animals w/ Getdown Services – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
According to the internet, it is 11 years since Super Furry Animals last trod the boards in Manchester. With over a decade in the books, one of Wales’ finest exports remind us all how great they are.
Trial Tapes – 5 Notes: EP Review
Quirky power pop, splattered with self-effacing jibes. The debut EP from the ‘queer-baked scuzz’ songwriter/producer is an endearingly weird statement of intent.
Gordy Murphy on Derek Trucks: Why I Love
Gordy Murphy joins us to talk about Derek Trucks’ (the master of slide blues guitar) influence on his music.
Singles Selection – Issue #11
Welcome to Issue #11 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Nektar – Down To Earth: Album Review
Nektar’s excellent follow up album to Remember The Future, represented a bold and successful change of direction.
The Fast Camels – Lost To This World: Album Review
Late 60s/ Early 70s psych rock gets a shot in the arm and comes out fighting on Lost To This World, the 5th album from Glasgow’s Fast Camels.
Basement – Projekts, Manchester: Live Review
We’re down at Projekts skatepark in Manchester for a lively happening with Basement.
Kiefer Sutherland w/ Colin Andrews – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Kiefer Sutherland brings his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to Manchester.
Dimmu Borgir – Grand Serpent Rising: Album Review
Grand Serpent Rising ends an eight year absence for Dimmu Borgir, who return in scintillating form with one of their best LPs to date.
Jamie Webster returns with new single, album and tour: News
Jamie Webster has become a bit of a folk phenomenon over the past few years. He now returns with new music and news of a new tour.
Virginmarys – Beyond The House Of Fires: Album Review
Virginmarys subvert themselves in a collection of stunning new interpretations of their 2024 album.