Chris Cleverley & Friends – Festive EP Release Party – Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath, Birmingham: Live Review
Chris Cleverley launches his new festive EP in cordial company.
Brinsley Schwarz – Shouting At The Moon: Album Review
Shouting At The Moon, the third solo album from Brinsley Schwarz, the man who gave his name to a band, is a triumph.
Narcotic Wasteland on Savatage: Why I Love
Dallas Toler-Wade of Narcotic Wasteland joins us for a Why I Love on Savatage.
Fuzzy Lights – Fen Creatures: Album Review
Fuzzy lights shine over the fens once more; dare you stray into their playground?
Gary Numan, The O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Gary Numan revives his 1980 Telekon album for an anniversary tour that we catch at Manchester Apollo.
Bywater Call w/ Dan Patlansky – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live Review
Canadian powerhouse Bywater Call arrive in Manchester at the splendid Band On The Wall. Dan Patlansky is in support.
An Dannsa Dub – Treehouse, Frome: Live Review
Scottish trad meets dub with breathless results for An Dannsa Dub
Quick Takes – November 2025: Album Reviews
Flitcraft, Bad Company, Secret Rule, Luke Colcannon, Gazpacho, This House We Built and Cheap Trick get caught in our monthly appraisal.
The Last Waltz – Birmingham Town Hall: Live Review
Warwickshire’s WLDFLWRS gather a host of distinguished guests and occupy Birmingham’s Town Hall to celebrate the 49th Anniversary of a seminal concert. And didn’t they celebrate in style?!
Hannah Rarity – Christmas Came Early This Year: Single Review
One of Scotland ‘s finest voices, Hannah Rarity, with a touching charity single.
The Last Dinner Party w/ Imogen & The Knife – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review
The Last Dinner Party bring The Pyre to Manchester in suitably lavish style and with glorious grace.
Steve Tilston – Such & Such: Album Review
The reissue of 2003’s Such & Such album by Steve Tilston, reminds us of the scale of his talent
Old Man Luedecke – She Told Me Where to Go (Deluxe Edition): Album Review
Two-time JUNO Award-winner, Old Man Luedecke, revisits his most recent album release, reworks a few songs and adds a couple more. Result: Increased intensity and altered perspectives
Stellvris on Jinjer: Why I Love
Nicol Hofman from Stellvris joins us for a quick WIL on Jinjer.
Maz O’Connor – Once I Had A Sweetheart: Single Review
A bold re-awakening and a fresh re-imagining from deep in Kent; it’s the return of Maz O’Connor!