Westside Cowboy – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
In the Round with Westside Cowboy at Manchester’s New Century Hall – a communal experience.
Evanescence w/ Poppy, K.Flay – First Direct Arena, Leeds: Live Review
A stunning show from Evanescence in Leeds with Poppy and K.Flay in support.
Sparks – The Barbican, York: Live Review
Down memory lane and beyond with Sparks – we witness a Sparks love-in at the York Barbican.
Folk East 2026 – Sotterley Estate, near Beccles: Festival Review
Go (Folk) East, young man, they said; it’ll be quicker than going west. A superlative Suffolk shindig well worth the celebrating.
DMA’s Acoustic – The Yard, Manchester: Live Review
Aussie Indie-Rock Trio DMA’s headed to Manchester’s The Yard for an intimate record store show in association with Piccadilly Records.
Hollywood Vampires w/ The Damned – Colchester Castle Park: Live Review
What could have been better than The Hollywood Vampires on a hot summer evening in the shadow of a castle! We went along to check it out!
Jimmy Eat World – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Jimmy Eat World celebrates 25 Years of Bleed American kicking off their UK your with a sold-out show at The Pice Hall in Halifax.Â
Nik Kershaw – 6 in 26 Tour, Nottingham: Live Review
After more than 40 years, Nik Kershaw proves that his thoughtful jazz-pop sound is as good as ever.
The Infernal Sea – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Steelheart Promotions assemble a stacked bill topped by The Infernal Sea performing The Great Mortality in full to celebrate ten years of their second album.
Mushroomhead w/ Helgrind – Islington O2 Academy, London: Live Review
Mushroomhead bring their unique brand of metal to the London stage….we went along to see if they still bite!
Gary Numan, The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Gary Numan explodes onto the Piece Hall stage with another mesmerizing show. Ladytron in support.
The War Is Over, Phil Odgers & John Kettle – The Temperance, Leamington: Live Review
The War Is Over maybe but not for Phil Odgers & John Kettle who gather to celebrate the life and times of one Philip David Ochs.
Wolfmother w/ The Howlers, Kim Jennett – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Wolfmother hit Manchester on their 2026 European jaunt with The Howlers and Kim Jennett in support. Expect a massive dose of fuzz drenched rock and roll.
Tramlines 2026: Festival Review
We’re in Sheffield for a sunny weekend both weatherwise and musically for the 2026 edition of Tramlines.
Steel Panther – O2 Academy, Manchester: Live Review
They’re back on the prowl. Steel Panther bring their Glam Metal extravaganza to their current favourite city in the world. Kelsy Karter and Black Sonic Pearls in support.