Jawfane on Dance Gavin Dance: Why I Love
AJ Chacon, drummer of Jawfane joins us for a why I love on Dance Gavin Dance…
Pope – BFM: Album Review
After an eight year hiatus, Pope return with their sophomore album beset with towering riffs and reverb rich hooks – music without the need for nostalgia.
Spouses – I Could Be Your Dog: Album Review
Curious title, curious music, but extremely fascinating. Self recorded debut album from Spouses – Canadian Joel Durksen – is an enthralling listen.
Teddy Thompson – Never Be The Same: Album Review
First bunch of original songs from Teddy Thompson since his 2020 offering, Heartbreaker Please. Never Be the Same is a collection of confessional songs – the perfect vehicle for that clear, emotional, voice of his.
A Forest Of Stars – Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface: Album Review
A Forest Of Stars return with Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface; the grandiose sixth album from Yorkshire’s black metal eccentrics.
Black Sea of Trees – Cult of the Sun: Album Review
Progressive metal and Egyptology. Not perhaps the most obvious pairing, but one that Australian band Black Sea of Trees have dived head first into with their new, second, album Cult of the Sun, the follow up to 2023’s The Spiritual Beast.
Dan Walsh – At The Station: Album Review
Bluegrass frolics from the UFQ banjo man to banish the banjax in your life and of those around you. Dan Walsh releases At The Station.
Lemoncello – Perfect Place: Album Review
“How do we move without stepping off the edge of the cliff?” ask Dublin alt-folk duo Lemoncello, as they explore how external pressures quietly shape personal relationships on their new album, Perfect Place
Sounds From The Other City Festival – Salford: Live Review
Sounds From The Other City Festival returns. An exciting set of up-and-coming musicians get their chance to gain new fans and showcase their talent.
Jody Prewett – Places Beyond: Album Review
Dreamy, mystical, ethereal; calming songs played with feeling and accomplishment by Jody Prewett on Places Beyond.
A Different Thread – Over Again: Album Review
A Different Thread display a cutting edge that belies their blunt and breezy approach to a revivalist ethos.
The Pillars Of Creation – be careful what you wish for: Album Review
The Pillars Of Creation offer up a cautionary tale with a sparkling and brassy soundtrack.
Stuart Anthony & Musicians – An Evening With Jacques Brel: Live Review
“Bet you’ve never heard the songs of Jacques Brel like that before…” A raw yet refined evening on the theme of aspects of love at The Gregson in Lancaster.
Paul Carrack – Symphony Hall, Birmingham: Live Review
Exquisite musicianship from an incredible band, led by a consummate professional. We catch Paul Carrack in Brum.
Prism Shores – Softest Attack: Album Review
Prism Shores’ Softest Attack feels like a DIY jangle-pop record built from familiar ingredients