Steve Knightley (& The Winter Yards Band) – Coventry HMV Empire: Live Review
We’re at the HMV Empire in Coventry for Steve Knightley and The Winter Yards band.
Rattle Bones on Tom Petty: Why I Love
Gary Martin from Pittsburgh’s ultimate Rock’n’Roll band, Rattle Bones, joins us for a Why I Love on the late great Tom Petty.
Joy Shannon on Osi & The Jupiter: Why I Love
We plunge deep into dark folk territory as Irish harpist Joy Shannon joins us for a Why I Love on Osi & The Jupiter.
Holon on Frank Zappa: Why I Love
We’re joined by the mastermind behind Holon for a Why I Love on the incredible Frank Zappa.
Blood Orange – Alexandra Palace, London: Live Review
Devonte Hynes AKA Blood Orange continues his Alexandra Palace residency; he does not disappoint in a stunning show in the round.
Damnation Festival 2025 – BEC Arena, Manchester: Live Review
We head back to BEC Arena for Damnation Festival 2025 featuring a slew of the best extreme metal acts around as the festival celebrates it’s 20th birthday.
Orbit Culture w/ Gaerea, Atlas – Stylus, Leeds: Live Review
Orbit Culture, Gaerea and Atlas all contribute to a pummeling barrage of Metal at Leeds Stylus.
Granny’s Attic – Bristol Folk House: Live Review
Energetic trad trio Granny’s Attic set off on second leg of album launch tour. We’re in Bristol to take a peek.
The Levellers – Zeitgeist: Album Review
The Levellers give a 30 year anniversary, bells & whistles clout to Zeitgeist.
The Humdrum Express – Claptrap The Venue, Stourbridge: Live Review
The Humdrum Express launch a brand new album to a packed venue on a rare Sunday afternoon gig.
Foo Fighters announce EU/UK tour: News
Foo Fighters have announced a new EU/UK tour with a British stop in Liverpool; their only UK stadium shows of 2026.
Mavis Staples – Sad & Beautiful World: Album Review
Sad and beautiful maybe, but so much and all the better for having Mavis in it.
Goblin Band – A Loaf Of Wax (Live From MOTH Club): Album Review
A punky DIY ethos inhabits this devisioning and deconstruction of traditional folk, embracing the songs of a London gutter, circa 1700, from Goblin Band.
Jody And The Jerms – Love Descends: Album Review
The joyful spirit of 1980s jangly guitar pop is alive, well and – definitely – kicking, as Oxford power-pop combo Jody And The Jerms demonstrate with their fourth album, Love Descends.
Sad Cafe – Music & Arts Centre, Barnoldswick: Live Review
We’re the the Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre for Sad Cafe.