Paul Armfield – Between The Covers: Album Review
Isle of Wight singer/songwriter Paul Armfield is back – new album Between the covers combines his love of both music and literature in one handy volume
Steven Wilson – The Lowry, Salford Quays: Live!
Steven Wilson presents TH5 OV5RV95W plus a healthy chunk of his growing catalogue in the Lyric Theatre at The Lowry.
The Flower Kings – Love: Album Review
The Flower Kings once again on point with ‘Love’ and their brand of Progressive Rock plus.
Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #2: Live!
We’re back at night #2 at Manchester Coop Live for Springsteen on a Saturday night.
Stiff Little Fingers – The Singles, 1978 – 1983: Album Review
Cherry Red Records release compilation from Stiff Little Fingers’ most commercially successful period. A compact and succinct selections of some bona fide classics.
Sparks – Are They MAD!? Album Review
Stay with it. It’s worth it. Ron and Russell Mael return for their 28th reincarnation as Sparks and ask Are They MAD!?
Bity Booker – The Frog, The Mouse, The Ship, The Cabin Boy: EP Review
Two new songs from Bity Booker – a lady who tells a wonderful story, The Frog, The Mouse, the Ship, The Cabin Boy, ably demonstrates
Adam Lytle – Altars: Album Review
Second album from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Adam Lytle. Altars blends folk and gothic influences with dashes of heavy rock and industrial – with the influence of Cohen, Walker and Cave never far below the surface
Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #1: Live!
We’re at night #1 as an impassioned Bruce Springsteen kicks off a three night run at the Co-op live on his return to Manchester.
An Danssa Dub – Through The Storm: Album Review
Reggae-trad fusioneers An Danssa Dub tackle the difficult second album challenge with honours. Well irie!
Irian Darkwood on Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale: Why I Love
Canadian rock/metal singer Irian Darkwood. for an inspirational Why I Love on Halestorm’s lead singer Lzzy Hale.
Dear Mr Fantasy – A Celebration featuring the music of Jim Capaldi: Album Review
Cherry Red have dug out a superb collection of songs performed in tribute to Jim Capaldi, one of our masters of rock songwriting.
Billy Woods – Golliwog: Album Review
Golliwog is a murky, visceral experience that showcases Woods at the best of his ability through his immersive lyricism and gripping vocal performance.
PUP – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Canadian pop-punk outfit PUP made their return to Manchester performing at The Ritz for a night of cathartic live music.
Pearl Handled Revolver – Tales You Lose: Album Review
Pearl Handled Revolver return for another serving of dark and enigmatic rock and roll on Tales You Lose.