Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Day Two: Live Review
Day two of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention was one full of youth and experience with a wide array of genres on show.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Day One: Live Review
Day One of Fairport’s Cropredy 2026 is an absolute scorcher both on the stage and off! Temperatures rocket as we achieve lift off for the 2026 event.
Mushroomhead w/ Helgrind – Islington O2 Academy, London: Live Review
Mushroomhead bring their unique brand of metal to the London stage….we went along to see if they still bite!
Matt Fryers – Daylight: New Single
He’s on a roll. The new single from Matt Fryers sees daylight.
Kittie w/ Split Chain, Harpy – Manchester Club Academy: Live Review
Canadian metal heroes Kittie return to a sold out Manchester after dazzling Bloodstock Festival performance. Up and coming metal mob Split Chain and goth mistress Harpy are in support.
The Pineapple Thief – Far And Wide: New Album News
News on the new album from The Pineapple Thief – Far And Wide is coming in October 2026.
Phil Odgers & John Kettle – The War Is Over: The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2: Album Review
The War Is Over sees Phil Odgers & John Kettle pay further respect to the legendary Phil Ochs on the 50th anniversary of his passing.Â
Spectral Wound w/ Final Dose – Gorilla, Manchester: Live Review
Québécois black metal outfit Spectral Wound return to Manchester with Final Dose in support.
Jah Wobble & Tian Qiyi – Mystic Liverpool; The Beatles Psychedelic Psongbook: Album Review
The collective Wobble/Wardle family turn on, tune in and drop an album of psurprising psuccour.
Singles Selection – Issue #20
Welcome to Issue #20 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears. Some of them might be the precursor to a forthcoming album, others might be standalone. Whatever the intent, these singles are worthy of your time.
Stealing The Fire – Roadmaps And Rituals: Album Review
The 4th album from Norfolk virtuosos Stealing The Fire encapsulates the finest features of classic 70s prog. Is it their best yet? It’s looking like it might be…
Firevolt 2026: Festival Review
Firevolt reaches a fifth birthday and the sun comes out for one to remember.
Lois – Holy Water: Single Review
Northern alt-pop riser and BBC Introducing One To Watch, Lois unveils new track Holy Water.Â
Xandria – Eclipse: Album Review
Wonders no longer await as Xandria hit the highs of Symphonic Metal.
Family Stereo – The Thread: Album Review
Songs anyone would, or should, want on their stereo, with old blocks and chips full to the fore.