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40 Years of Rum, Sodomy & the Lash, The Pogues : Live Review

By Seuras Og on 5th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re in Brum with the mighty and magnificent Pogues (and Stick In The Wheel).

The Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus – Devotion To A Noble Ideal: EP Review

By John Barlass on 5th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Liverpool Experimental Band, The Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus are celebrating their Ruby Anniversary year with a crop of releases – next up is Devotion to a Noble Ideal, a collection of rich, ethereal sounds

Manic Street Preachers w/Honeyglaze – O2 Apollo Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 4th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Manic Street Preachers are fresh off releasing their fifteenth studio album; Critical Thinking. To promote their latest opus, the band land in Manchester.

Merry Hell – Rising Of The Bold: Album Review

By Howard King on 3rd May 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

The long awaited return to the studio for Merry Hell is over. Rising Of The Bold is their new album.

Michael Woodman – Hiss Of Today: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Michael Woodman from Thumpermonkey returns with another intriguing set.

Phil Cooper – Playing Solitaire: Album Review

By John Barlass on 2nd May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

At The Barrier perennial Phil Cooper returns with his first solo album in five years. Playing Solitaire is a triumph, packed with high quality songs.

Forever Now Festival June 2025: Preview

By Graham Hilling on 2nd May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Forever Now Festival debuts at the Milton Keynes Bowl in June 2025 – we cast an eye over an impressive line up.

Abigail Lapell – Anniversary & More Songs About Love: Album Review

By John Barlass on 2nd May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Four time Canadian Folk Music Award winner Abigail Lapell revisits her 2024 triumph, Anniversary, and comes up with something very special indeed. How do you improve on perfection? Like this!