Blodwyn Pig – The Recordings 1969-1974: Box Set Review
That was Blodwyn Pig. The Mick Abrahams legacy gets another polish with a collection of Pig recordings.
Gorillaz – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Everybody’s favourite virtual band, Gorillaz, kick off their huge world tour in Manchester. They present The Mountain with the usual array of special guests.
Fairport Convention w/ Jenn Butterworth – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The experience of Fairport Convention shines through at the Manchester Folk Festival where they appear with the highly talented Jenn Butterworth.
AJ Clarke – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Over Hulton Folk Club plays host to Bek Jones and AJ Clarke.
10cc – The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We catch Manchester icons 10cc in a homecoming at the Bridgewater Hall.
Temora – Demo: Review
Spawned in 2025 in the shadows of Budweis, Czechia’s Temora vomit forth a rotten blend of old-school death and decaying new wave filth.
Protrusion – The Last Suppuration: Album Review
Rising from the fetid ghouls of the 1990s rancid death metal underbelly, Indiana’s malignant horde, Protrusion, unleash a near on perfect homage to those halcyon gruesome days.
Singles Selection – Issue #2
Welcome to Issue 2 of Singles Selection, featuring singles from Abigail Lapell, Teddy Thompson, Truthpaste, Josienne Clarke, Sons of Town Hall and HeKz.
Michael Weston King – Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore: Single Review/Video Première
A supremely sad and toweringly majestic tribute from Michael Weston King.
Morrissey – Make Up Is A Lie: Album Review
Our controversial, divisive troubadour is back. Make-Up Is A Lie, the14th solo outing from Morrissey, arrives like a sly comeback punch.
Aerostation – Rethink: Album Review
Aerostation bring impressive technical expertise blending all its sonic creations superbly, but the most appealing aspect is that it is original and different.
Wille & The Bandits – Salt Roots: Album Review
Wille & The Bandits work up a storm before heading into a jukebox to fit any mood.
Invisible System – Dub: Album Review
The new album from the Invisible System collective is a masterful and fascinating fusion of the music of East and West Africa and the Caribbean
Michael Weston King on Townes Van Zandt: Why I Love
Michael Weston King joins us for a deep dive into one of his songwriting heroes and explains why he loves Townes Van Zandt.
Incineration Festival 2026: Preview
We look ahead to a full on day of full on Metal at the 2026 Incineration festival