Peter Holsapple – The Ginistry, Oxted: Live Review
A return to visit to Oxted where promoter Dom Damesick continues bringing quality acts to the Surrey town. On this occasion, Peter Holsapple.
Dan Whitehouse w/ Gustaf Ljunggren – St Edith Folk: Live Review
Dan Whitehouse brings his Only Love show to rural Kent prior to the album’s release in October.
Shank Painters – Spitfire: Album Review
Rebel songs, social commentary, biting satire and, of course, a roll upon the high seas. Shank Painters tackle the lot on their 4th album, Spitfire
Ibrahim Maalouf – Trumpets Of Michel-Ange: Vol 2: Album Review
Virtuoso trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf lives up to his reputation as ‘a living legend of jazz’ as he reconvenes the Trumpets of Michel-Ange ensemble.
Billy Ocean – Lincoln Castle: Live Review
When the going gets tough, who else but Billy Ocean, gets going. In Lincoln.
Halestorm – Lzzy & Joe Unplugged – Islington Assembly Hall: Live Review
Halestorm unplugged in London – one of those gigs that reminded everyone why great songs don’t need huge stacks of amps or elaborate stage production.
Foreigner, Jefferson Starship – The AO Arena, Manchester: Live Review
The 2026 incarnations of iconic US AOR outfits Jefferson Starship and Foreigner reach the AO Arena in Manchester.
The Proclaimers – Warrington Parr Hall: Live Review
No Scotland, no party – The Proclaimers perform to a sold out Parr Hall, on the same evening that Scotland could qualify from the group stages of the World Cup
The All-American Rejects – Manchester Academy: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy for a post-Download party from The All-American Rejects.
…And Then There Was Phil…The Musical Box – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Musical Box goes all early Collins-era Genesis with a production to match.
Mork – Monolitt: Album Review
Monolitt is the eight album from Mork; another album of pure Norwegian darkness.
Warning – Rituals Of Shame: Album Review
Warning release their new full length player, two decades after their massively influential Watching From A Distance. Is Rituals Of Shame worth the wait?
The Hanging Stars – Just A Day: Album Review
Evolution (in the summertime) is the ethos behind this inspired latest outing from The Hanging Stars, your favourite purveyors of, well, more than you might have expected.
Hawkwind – Psychedelic Selection: Album Review
A Psychedelic selection from Hawkwind? Cherry Red continue to serve Brock & Co well.
Singles Selection – Issue #14
Welcome to Issue #14 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.