Luke De Sciscio – Theo: Album Review
Deeply personal reflections on birth, parenthood and life itself. Singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio channels Cohen, Drake, Simon and others on his 17th album, Theo.
Fairground Attraction – Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton : Live Review
“It’s got to be-ee-ee-ee”…… pretty damn good actually; we catch Fairground Attraction live in Wolverhampton.
Gilbert O’Sullivan – Songbook: Album Review
Seventies Superstar, Gilbert O’Sullivan revisits his 55-year career and comes up with a few pared-back blinders for our enjoyment.
Angeline Morrison – Ophelia: Album Review
Mysterious mood mantras mix with melodic metaphysical meanderings. A charming set of spells from Angeline Morrison.
Si Kahn & George Mann – Labor Day : Album Review
Subtitled ‘A Tribute to Hard Working People Everywhere’, this 80th birthday celebration to Si Kahn is both exhaustive and exhausting, if mostly worth the effort.
Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly: EP Review
Exciting extra-curricular project begs more, in a plucky opening salvo, with carefully selected friends.
June Tabor & Oysterband – Ragged Kingdom: Re-issue/Vinyl Release
Commemorative vinyl version of doughty road warriors classic collaboration. June Tabor & Oysterband.
Asian Dub Foundation – 94 – Now Collaborations: Album Review
Not merely a best of, 94-Now collates Asian Dub Foundation collaborating with a maelstrom of top tier artists.
Xiu Xiu – 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips: Album Review
American experimental rock outfit Xiu Xiu are back with their new album; 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips. An album whose overall sound is even more dense than its title.
Cannibal Corpse w/ Municipal Waste, Immolation & Schizophrenia: O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Cannibal Corpse bring Chaos Horrific to UK shores. As ever, the masters of gore obsessed death metal do not disappoint.
Dan Whitehouse – A Night Of Glass tour: News
Dan Whitehouse continues to tour his acclaimed A Night Of Glass show….news of a handful of special dates on the schedule.
Big Big Train – Stoller Hall Manchester: Live Review
Big Big Train roll into Manchester with a tour de force of joyous progressive rock and The Likes Of Us album.
Elisabeth Elektra – Desire: New Single
New single from Elisabeth Elektra – Desire – a queer anthem, “celebrating individuality, body positivity, femme joy, and the reclamation of sexual agency.”
Sam Palladio w/ Jamie Lawson – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live Review
Sam Palladio; actor and singer songwriter; takes the stage to showcase his debut album – The Perfect Summer’s Day, before we lost the Light.
Michael Schenker – My Years with UFO: Album Review
Schenker revisits the UFO years. Classic songs with guests galore accompanying the iconic axeman.