Stick In The Wheel – A Thousand Pokes: Album Review
Never anything less than uncompromising and challenging, Stick In The Wheel with another package of brutal honesty.
Mangene – Debut EP announcement: News
News from experimental electronic outfit Mangene who are set to release their debut EP, 101 Atomic Terms And What They Mean
Fairport Convention Autumn Tour 2024 – Victoria Hall, Settle: Live Review
We’re in Settle for the second date of the Fairport Convention Autumn Tour. Setlist traditions accompanied by setlist tweaks.
Alunah – Fever Dream: Album Review
New twists and turns; the closing of some doors and the opening of others. A set from Alunah that signifies perseverance, endurance and hope.
Dan Walmsley of Magnetar: Interview
We chat to Dan Walmsley of blackened metal band, Magnetar. A new trio, the band have just released their brilliant debut record, There Will Be No Peace In My Valley
Liz Jones & Broken Windows – Johnny Knows The Roads: Video Premiere
We have an exclusive look at the new song + video from Liz Jones & Broken Windows
Myles Kennedy – The Art Of Letting Go: Album Review
Myles Kennedy heads back to basics in classic Hard Rock trio format.
Heff VanSaint – Best Days Gone: EP Review
A short, sweet collection of low-key but confidently assured songs from Aberdeen-via-London singer-songwriter, Heff VanSaint.
A Rory Gallagher celebration – starring Joe Bonamassa: News
Update on the Joe Bonamassa celebration of Rory Gallagher gigs.
Afro Celt Sound System – Ova: Album Review
“A fulfilment of the late Simon Emmerson’s life and work”. The words of Afro Celt Sound System and indisputably the truth.
Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings – Parlour Ballads: Album Review
Jon Boden and friends give a new take on an old tradition.
Richard Houghton – Cropredy Capers – Another People’s History of Fairport Convention: Book Review
Fairport’s multitude of followers share memories in Cropredy Capers – Richard Houghton’s sequel to 2022’s Gonna See All My Friends.
June Tabor & Oysterband – Royal Northern College Of Music, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at the RNCM in Manchester to help bid a Long Goodbye to folk icons Oysterband and June Tabor.
Flamy Grant – CHURCH: Album Review
Christian music without judgement, hypocrisy, fire or brimstone – CHURCH, the eagerly awaited sophomore album from North Carolinian drag queen, Flamy Grant sets out values for a better world.
Chloe Matharu – Sailors & Rolling Stones: Album Review
Incorporeal blend of icy harp and crystalline vocals meet muted electronica to challenge perceptions, possibilities and genre.