Vide – Aux enfantes des ruines: Album Review
Vide is a French one-man black metal project helmed by Hylgaryss (of Dark Sanctuary, Winter Funeral and Le Prochain Hiver).
The Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake – Special Editions: Album Review
Sit back, relax and allow The Small Faces to be transport you to the Land of Greens. Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake is back!
Manchester Folk Festival – 5 Repeat offenders +1: Preview
A look ahead to the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival with some musicians who’ve been there and bought the T shirt.
Uriah Heep – The Shadow And The Wind, 1973-1974: Album Review
Uriah Heep’s classic and influential line up shine in the studio and live in an excellent box set
Hannah Scott – In Your Light: Single Review
Suffolk-born, South London-based folk artist Hannah Scott has a new EP on the way. Her single, In Your Light is an enticing taster of what’s to come…
The HU – Tour News
Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu set up some UK dates for October. The Warrior Chant Tour will be unmissable!
Barren Womb on JR Ewing: Why I Love
Tony Gonzalez of Barren Womb joins us to wax lyrical about about Laughing With Daggers by Norwegian hardcore punk/screamo band from JR Ewing.
Mountain – Don’t Look Around – The Recordings 1969-1974: Boxset Review
Exhaustive retrospective on the career of influential New York rockers, Mountain. featuring every surviving recording by the band’s classic lineup.
Joshua Idehen – I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try: Album Review
Joshua Idehen releases his proper debut; an intoxicating mix of hope, humility and humour from an individual wanting the best of everyone, and the best from us all.
Mogwai – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
Mogwai ingnite a bad fire and give a demonstration in Post Rock dynamics at Manchester’s O2 Apollo.
Abigail Lapell – Hazel: Single Review
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell returns with a new single. Hazel is the first taster of Abigail’s forthcoming album, Shadow Child.
Sierra Veins UK tour this week: News
French darkwave artist Sierra Veins lands in the UK this week for three dates in Edinburgh, Manchester and London.
Saille – Forebode: Album Review
Forebode takes Saille back to their roots while upping production values and retaining their songwriting prowess.
Dimscûa – Dust Eater: Album Review
Dimscûa release Dust Eater on vinyl, cementing their 2025 debut as a prime piece of post rock / metal / sludge full of emotional turmoil.
Lone Assembly – Knots & Chains: Album Review
Lone Assembly, a Swiss quartet, have risen steadily since their EP release in 2024, carving out a distinctive place in the post-punk revival.