Àirdan – Cosmic : Album Review
It ain’t trad Dad, or not as you know it, as Edinburgh based Àirdan aim for the sky with Cosmic.
Afargang – Andvake: Album Review
Heavy, heavy riffs, demonic howls and growls, folk-metal melody and pastoral Norwegian fiddling are all blended together on Afargang.
Blue Rose Code – The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen: Live Review
Music for the soul: Blue Rose Code sprinkle some musical magic in Aberdeen, as part of a sequence of duo and trio shows.
UB40 – Lincoln Castle: Live Review
We’re at Lincoln Castle again for UB40 with Bitty McLean in support.
The Hayes Sisters/Corrie Shelley – Over Hulton Folk Club: June 4th 2025
This month’s bill at Over Hulton Folk Club sees The Hayes Sisters supported by Corrie Shelley.
Sugababes – Lincoln Castle: Live Review
We’re at Lincoln Castle for Sugababes with Freya Ridings in support.
The Bluebells – Sisters: Album Review
Be young at heart once again with the brand new 40th anniversary re-release of Sisters from The Bluebells.
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.