Fairport Convention Spring Tour 2026 – The Final Triumph: Live Review
Fairport Convention and Jenn Butterworth round off a triumphant 2026 Spring Tour with a rousing ‘homecoming’ at The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa.
Tom A. Smith – Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
We catch Tom A. Smith and Honey Buzz and Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
J.I.D. w/ Mick Jenkins – Factory International, Manchester: Live Review
More than just rap – J.I.D. at Aviva Studios is an experience.
Luke James Williams – Limes Hotel: Album Review
Long-awaited sophomore album from Luke James Williams traces questions of morality, belief, connection and the quiet work of piecing yourself back together after loss.
Singles Selection – Issue #6
Welcome to Issue #6 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Happy Mondays w/ The Farm – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Happy Mondays and The Farm bring the Madchester vibes back to the city for which they helped craft the musical DNA.
Valtos – The Last Light: Album Review
Game upped, beats precisioned and vocals aligned, what’s not to love? Valtos release The Last Night.
Teratoma – Longing Voracity: Album Review
Teratoma return with a hulking slab of bone‑grinding death metal that stalks with irresistible groove and merciless weight.
The Damned w/ Marc Almond & The Loveless, Peter Hook & The Light & The Courettes – OVO Arena, Wembley: Live Review
The Damned roll into Wembley to celebrate 50 years of chaos, does their celebration live up to expectations? We went along to see.
James Bernard – The Curse Of Frankenstein, Original Soundtrack Selections: Album Review
The first in a new series of remastered soundtracks sees a world first vinyl release of the only surviving source of a legendary score – James Bernard’s The Curse Of Frankenstein
Blue Rose Code – The Song Goes On: News
In acutely challenging times for artists Blue Rose Code have recently had to reach out to their audience for support to complete their new album.
Merry Hell – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review
Merry Hell return to a favourite haunt, and resurrect some old favourites – just in time for the Easter weekend.
Sicarius – Nex: Album Review
Sicarius mark the return of founding member Argyris with third album, Nex.
Jim Moray – Gallants: Album Review
Inveterate updater of English folk songs. Jim Moray, brings another set of 19th Century classics into the 21st with his characteristic aplomb
Brown Horse – Total Dive: Album Review
If horses are for courses, this 3rd course is fit for a banquet; the Brown Horse canter remains unabated.