Republica w/ Trampolene – The Garage: Live Review
Republica return to play live again after last years cancelled dates, was it worth the wait?
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Hard Road: Album Review
The latest studio album from ‘Kingfish’ confirms his place amongst the crème de la crème of modern blues artists seeking to give us an exciting look at blues music. Sit back. You are in for a treat!
Quick Takes – September 2025: Album Reviews
September’s Quick Takes includes a mass of releases including Green Carnation, Kasper Rietkerk, Projector, Hayden and Susy Wall as the genres get ticked.
Super Furry Animals return: News
Super Furry Animals return with a selection of live dates in celebration of their 30+ year recording career. It is also 20 years of their Love Kraft LP which gets the reissue treatment.
Larkin Poe – Bloom Deluxe & Tour: News
Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY award-winning duo of Nashville-based multi-instrumental sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – celebrate the success of their USA chart-topping album Bloom with a Deluxe Edition featuring An Acoustic Companion Vol II.
Kirsten Adamson – Dreamviewer: Album Review
The songs of Kirsten Adamson make for the sort of sweet and sour dream you will not want to wake from.
Little King on Steely Dan: Why I Love
We’re joined for our latest Why I Love by Little King who throw the spotlight on Steely Dan.
Three Idle Women return to Oxford with new songs, the Idle Choir, and a musical journey through waterway heritage: News
Exciting times for Three Idle Women – the trio celebrate their shared love of our Waterways heritage with another intriguing project.
W.A.S.P. Album One Alive – Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at Victoria Warehouse for a dose of nostalgic metal with W.A.S.P. celebrating their 40 year old debut, accompanied by Armored Saint.
Self Esteem w/ Moonchild Sanelly – Manchester Academy: Live Review
Self Esteem aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor, kick off a three night residency at Manchester Academy in support of their latest album, A Complicated Woman. Support comes from Moonchild Sanelly.
Paradise Lost – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds: Live Review
Andy Pountney reports back from the Paradise Lost album launch show in Leeds. Prepare for Ascension.
Joanne Shaw Taylor – The Barbican, York: Live Review
We’re in the fine city of York for a pulsating encounter with Joanne Shaw Taylor.
Leveret – Lost Measures : Album Review
Lost Measures finds Leveret at the top of the tree, where they belong.
Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko / Songs We Carry – Union Chapel, Islington: Live Review
Piers Faccini & Ballake Sissoko arrive at London’s Union Chapel to launch Our Calling, the duo’s stunning tribute to migration in all its forms. Ana Silvera & Saied Silbak, the lineup for an evening of blissful, contemplative music.
Danny Thompson – A Tribute
Whether the medium was folk, jazz, rock or straight-ahead pop music, Danny Thompson was, for so very many, the double bassist of choice.