Antrisch – Expedition III: Album Review
Bavarian black metallers Antrisch live up to their namesake in this eerie and haunting exploration of the adventures of the conquistador Lope de Aguirre.
Tårfödd – Mörker täcker livets ljus: Album Review
Simon Lindgren, the artist behind Tårfödd, returns with a sixth full-length album; Mörker täcker livets ljus.
Andracca – The Fulford Arms, York: Live Review
Andracca head up a four band bill at The Fulford Arms, York, courtesy of Steelheart Promotions.
Zilch w/ Wildernesses & Dusker – JT Soar, Nottingham: Live Review
Zilch head up a varied bill of bands in Nottingham that head through grunge, post-rock, shoe gaze and post-punk.
The Young’uns w/ Maz O’Connor & Charlotte Carpenter – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Young’uns return to the Stoller Hall as part of Manchester Folk Festival. Support comes from Maz O’Connor and Charlotte Carpenter to create a fine evening of music.
Wildernesses – Growth: Album Review
London quartet Wildernesses arrive with Growth, a debut that hits with rare emotional heft – nine tracks of shimmering post-gaze that pull no punches on grief, memory, and the sheer graft of keeping yourself upright.
Niall Horan – Dinner Party: Single Review
Niall Horan is back with romantic, pop ballad Dinner Party.
Danny Brown – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Alternative rap legend Danny Brown brings his unstoppable live show to the O2 Ritz, Manchester.
The Long Ryders – High Noon Hymns: Album Review
Ryding ever on, the sunset seems as far away as ever for Griffin and his gang of Long Ryders with this enjoyable twist and twang.
Blodwyn Pig – The Recordings 1969-1974: Box Set Review
That was Blodwyn Pig. The Mick Abrahams legacy gets another polish with a collection of Pig recordings.
Gorillaz – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Everybody’s favourite virtual band, Gorillaz, kick off their huge world tour in Manchester. They present The Mountain with the usual array of special guests.
Fairport Convention w/ Jenn Butterworth – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The experience of Fairport Convention shines through at the Manchester Folk Festival where they appear with the highly talented Jenn Butterworth.
AJ Clarke – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Over Hulton Folk Club plays host to Bek Jones and AJ Clarke.
10cc – The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We catch Manchester icons 10cc in a homecoming at the Bridgewater Hall.
Temora – Demo: Review
Spawned in 2025 in the shadows of Budweis, Czechia’s Temora vomit forth a rotten blend of old-school death and decaying new wave filth.