Steve Tilston – Last Call: Album Review
So here we are. 54 years on from his 1971 debut album, Acoustic Confusion, venerable singer-songwriter Steve Tilston has issued his last offering.
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – Perpetual Change: Album Review
Jon Anderson recaptures his muse with an injection of musical excellence from the Band Geeks.
Fortress Festival 2025 is sold out: News
For the third year running, Fortress Festival is a complete sell out. All weekend and limited day tickets are all gone with a stunning line up set to take the stage in Scarborough.
Steven Wilson – The Overview: Album Review
What happens when Steven Wilson heads out towards the dark side of the moon for the chance to imagine a glance back at Earth.
Joanne Shaw Taylor – Hell Of A Good Time: Single Review
Joanne Shaw Taylor releases an astounding prelude to her forthcoming album. A song about how sometimes a party isn’t really a party at all.
Ben Stubbs – We Are Men: Single Review
Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Ben Stubbs is back. New single We Are Men is a charity release, timed to tie in with World Music Therapy Day.
Basia Bulat – Basia’s Palace: Album Review
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Basia Bulat finds a new direction – without neglecting her folk roots – on her 7th album, Basia’s Palace.
Signia Alpha – Wonderland: Album Review
Psychedelia, folk, Beatle influences and a generous dash of humour – it’s all here on Wonderland, the new mini-album from Matt Webster and his Signia Alpha ensemble
The Move – Message From The Country (Remastered & Expanded): Album Review
Swansong from the Brummie Poppers turned Rockers, The Move, contains surprises and points to the future directions of flow.
The Lost Dogs Of Ultimo on The Specials: Why I Love
Pauli from The Lost Dogs Of Ultimo joins us At The Barrier to tell us why The Specials are so special.
Faceless Mirror – Back Where Winds Don’t Blow: Single Review:
As we eagerly await the final touches being put to their forthcoming album Faceless Mirror are thrilled to send us a new single.
James Walsh w/ Bek Jones – St George’s Church, Tyldesley: Live Review
Starsailor frontman, James Walsh, headlines the ever popular Early Doors Club in Tyldesley. Bek Jones is on hand in support.
Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver – Hinterland: Album Review
Knapp & Diver mingle heritage and history with studio magic to produce a gothic collision of some splendour.
Lee “Scratch” Perry and Friends – Land of Kinks: The Jamaican Upsetter Singles – 1970: Album Review
A sprawling insight into the birth of dub reggae via Lee “Scratch” Perry – with a few poppy treats thrown for good measure…
ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba – Ready To Love: Single Review
ESINAM and Sibulsile Xaba preview their forthcoming debut album with a single that blends influences from their respective cultures.