Sparks – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
“The authors are here and they’re a little vain.” Sparks go MAD! in Manchester – we’re at the O2 Apollo for Russell and Ron’s latest extravaganza.
Iron Maiden – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Inform the law! Run for your lives! Iron Maiden celebrate fifty years and a ‘greatest hits’ set with a sold out Co-op Live gig in Manchester.
Golden Touch Festival – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms: Live Review
Golden Touch Festival returns to Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms. A stellar set of up and coming bands get their chance to gain new fans and showcase their talent.
Outbreak Festival Manchester – Day One: Live Review
Outbreak Festival makes its return to Manchester for its first day of eclectic live music. With acts ranging from punk to shoegaze to hip hop, the Saturday truly has something for everyone.
Barbara – Tolerant Nation: Single Review
Quickfire lyrics, soaring guitars – even a chunky bass solo! Tolerant Nation, the new single from ATB faves Barbara sets the Barbara bar even higher – AND – it launches the countdown for the September release of that long-awaited Barbara debut album
SatchVai Band – The O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live!
Guitar frenzy at Manchester Apollo with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani and their kick ass SatchVai band.
Pulp – Utilita Area, Birmingham – Live!
Welcome Back Pulp. We’ve been waiting for you. We’re at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for one of the hottest tickets in the country right now.
The Bolton Iron Maiden – Maiden Flight VINYL ISSUE!: Album Review
The Bolton Iron Maiden, the band that set Bolton’s rock scene alight during the seventies get a vinyl release for their ‘history of the band’ album.
The Young Hearts – The Good, The Bad & The Rest Of Us: EP Review
Deal punks, The Young Hearts, continue their deeply-personal journey through life, change and resilience with five new songs.
Joanne Shaw Taylor – Black & Gold: Album Review
Joanne Shaw Taylor adds another set of classy Blues and beyond to her library of work.
Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman – Hearsay & Heresy: Album Review
DJ & Author Radcliffe and Artist & Guitar teacher Boardman hone their harmonies to deliver ten atmospheric songs on their second album.
Lunatraktors – Quilting Points: Invitations & Open Calls 2019-2025: Album Review
Lunatraktors take stock on a collection of their wyrd and wonderful Folk tinged creations.
Download Festival Day Three: Live Review
Korn get their chance to headline after putting in the graft over the years. Bleed From Within step up, Meshuggah punish and Turbonegro being the good times.
Download Festival Day Two: Live Review
After Green Day’s triumphant closing set for day one, day two has a very diverse set of bands to offer including divisive headliner, Sleep Token.
Download Festival Day One: Live Review
Green Day make their Download debut, Opeth and Windhand bring the heavy artillery and Dirty Honey deliver the old school rock and roll vibes.