Clive Carroll – The Abbot: Album Review
A deep, respectful and thoroughly engaging sweep through the music of John Renbourn – conducted by John’s long-term associate, Clive Carroll.
Glenn Hughes, The Damn Truth – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Stone cold classic Hard Rock from Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth at Manchester Academy 2.
Hawkwind – Space Ritual Deluxe: Album Review
Classic live album from Hawkwind sees the source archives raided for a comprehensive reimagining.
Baskery – V: End Of The Bloodline: Album Review
Need a primer in Americana, crossing all angles and aspirations? Here it is, via Sweden.
Angus Gill – Departure & Arrival: Album Review
Instantly enjoyable, well-produced and musically intriguing. The fifth album from New South Wales’ Angus Gill ticks the boxes.
Within Temptation – Bleed Out: Album Review
The mighty force of Within Temptation gets angry – and heavy.
God Is An Astronaut w/ Jo Quail – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds: Live Review
God Is An Astronaut and Jo Quail wow us and transport us to higher plains with their transcendental sounds.
Jack Rutter – This Is Something Constant: Album Review
Jack Rutter completes his trilogy of love letters to Folk music with This Is Something Constant.
The Long Ryders – The Crossing, Birmingham: Live Review
Current iteration of the reprised and iconic founding fathers of alt. country, The Long Ryders, show no sign of surrender.
Best Ex – With A Smile: Album Review
Breezy pop with a purpose – the debut album from former Candy Heart Mariel Loveland’s latest venture. Best Ex has a lot to say for itself.
Simple Minds – New Gold Dream Live at Paisley Abbey: Album Review
Crashing beats and fantasy – Simple Minds recall their rise to a period of global domination with New Gold Dream receiving the Sky Arts treatment.
Manchester Folk Festival – Live Review
We do some dashing around. plethora of gigs and events at the 2023 Manchester Folk Festival across the Northern Quarter.
Sorcerer – Reign Of The Reaper: Album Review
Sorcerer make their comeback with Reign Of The Reaper. Can the Swedish metal troupe forge more musical gold?
Ben Stubbs – Light Of My Life: Album Review
Escape, intimacy and self-reconciliation. Isle of Wight artist Ben Stubbs offers mature music and lyrics for those experienced in the business of living.
Jenny Colquitt – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review
We catch up with the rising star that is Jenny Colquitt – not far from her home, at The Brindley in Runcorn.