Firevolt Festival 2026: Preview
We look ahead to the 5th edition of, and our first trip to, Firevolt Festival – August 2026
Ten Years After – Cricklewood Green: 2026 Deluxe edition: Album Review
The fifth and finest album from British blues-rockers Ten Years After gets the deluxe reissue treatment. A golden opportunity to reappraise Cricklewood Green.
Todd Adelman and The Woodsmen- Todd Adelman and The Woodsmen: Album Review
No real surprises on this no frills country album from Todd Adelman & The Woodsmen, but the songs are strong , bold and musically faultless.
Charm Of Finches – Bodysuit: New Single
The new single from Charm Of Finches combines their haunting chamber folk with more than a hint of darkness.
Agnes Obel w/ Peter Gregson – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review
Agnes Obel arrives in Manchester with a dazzling visual spectacle and an arsenal of supremely brilliant compositions. Support comes from composer and cellist Peter Gregson.
Steel Panther – O2 Academy, Manchester: Live Review
They’re back on the prowl. Steel Panther bring their Glam Metal extravaganza to their current favourite city in the world. Kelsy Karter and Black Sonic Pearls in support.
Folk By The Oak: Festival Review
The leading one-day folk festival, Folk By The Oak, made its annual return to the sunny gardens of Hatfield House a memorable one.
Jonathan Pearson & Alex Barrass – A Trip To Stocksfield: Album Review
Award-winning Northumbrian pipers Jonathan Pearson & Alex Barrass pool their considerable resources to produce a showcase work.
Jim Moray – The Hub @ St Mary’s, Lichfield: Live Review
Jim Moray appears in Lichfield – Great venue, great performer(s), great night.
Yetii – Inner Worlds: Album Review
Acoustic jazz trio Yetii’s first studio album doesn’t disappoint, delivering uniformly excellent compositions and performances.
Along The Road Forever: Live at the BBC Celebrates the Career and Achievements of Martin Carthy: News
Expansive 20CD collection documents Martin Carthy’s live and session performances across a 57-year period from 1965-2022 in a comprehensive journal.
The Flavor That Kills on Butthole Surfers: Why I Love
Eric J Hartz, of The Flavor That Kills, shares his love of Butthole Surfers and illustrates how the band has influenced his own band’s music.
Pat Metheny – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review
Legendary musician Pat Metheny brings Side Eye III+ to Manchester for an unforgettable night of music delivered by musicians of the highest order.
The Sex Pistols w/ Frank Carter – Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
The Cook/Jones/Matlock Sex Pistols trio and Frank Carter rouse the spirit of ’76. In Halifax.
The Glass Hours – Chapel Glass: Album Review
Vibes of all the important ‘him and hers of rootsy back porch Americana’ flicker across this slow-burning beauty from The Glass Hours, demanding rapt attention.