Captain Cheesebeard on Soundgarden
Belgian outfit, Captain Cheesebeard, tell us all about why they love Soundgarden.
IDER – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Playing as main support to Sigrid, IDER had the task of warming up the crowd on a bitterly cold night in Manchester.
The Pineapple Thief – Hold Our Fire: Album Review
Success breeds success. Building on the triumph of Dissolution and a flowering solo career, Bruce Soord and his men bring us a live album that’s worth its salt.
The Room on Eddie & The Hot Rods
Earlier this year, the world sadly lost Barrie Masters of Eddie & The Hot Rods. Here, Andy Rowe of The Room tells us of how the band influenced him.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention announce 2020 line up
Britain’s friendliest festival unveils their diverse 2020 line up.
Show Of Hands – Birmingham Town Hall: Live Review
Show Of Hands continue to show why they are one of the finest live acts around.
Steve Hackett – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We were at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for a classic performance by Steve Hackett, celebrating the Spectral Mornings and Selling England By The Pound albums.
Opinion: The New Jamaican Reggae Renaissance
Reggae has been one of the most popular music genres for many years. It’s sound, voice and conscience. In a guest column, we welcome Manchester rapper, writer and MC, J.Chambers to the site to give us some pointers on the people leading the New Jamaican Reggae Renaissance.
Ghost – First Direct Arena, Leeds: Live Review
The Cardinal knows how to ramp up the crowd as Ghost bring their stunning show to a town that’s done their share in supporting the rise of the Swedish mask-wearing pop-rockers.
Godsticks announce new album and single
Godsticks reveal first single and video for “Denigrate” (feat. Daniel Tompkins)
Darlingside – Omeara, London: Live Review
Darlingside wow the London crowd with an enrapturing and enchanting evening of music.
Maija Sofia on Joanna Newsom
Dublin based Maija Sofia writes about why she loves the American multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and actress, Joanna Newsom.
Arborist release brilliant new single
Northern Irish singer-songwriter, Mark McCambridge (known to us as Arborist) has released ‘Taxi’ from his forthcoming album, A Northern View.
Djabe and Steve Hackett: Back to Sardinia – Album Review
Make a drink of what you like best, turn the lights down low, kick everyone out of the room. Chill out with Steve Hackett and Djabe.
Harp & A Monkey – The Victorians: Album Review
Channeling some fascinating songs from the Victorian era, Harp & A Monkey follow up War Stories with another fine collection of engaging tales.