Yngwie Malmsteen / Andry / Spirit War – Islington Assembly Hall, London: Live Review
Yngwie Malmsteen rocks into London for his 40th anniversary solo tour. We check out whether the fingers have slowed down over the years!
Paul Heaton w/Billy Bragg – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Paul Heaton, alongside Rianne Downey, deliver a career spanning show of the highest order. Support comes from singer, songwriter and activist, Billy Bragg.
Blue Rose Code – Kitchen Garden Cafè, Birmingham: Live Review
Another shot of Blue Rose Code – Ross Wilson, live alone and powerfully vulnerable.
Oasis – Live ’25: Opinion
The brothers Gallagher return. Oasis are once again, the talk of the World. For 41 nights, Oasis are back. We reflect on that opening night in Cardiff, and the return to home turf.
Simple Minds – Piece Hall, Halifax: Live!
Simple Minds – live in the City of Wool. In the immortal words, “lemme see those hands.”
War – Band On The Wall: Live Review
War celebrate 50 years of Why Can’t We Be Friends? with a rare show in Manchester, bringing the hit list to life!
The Charlatans w/ Embrace & The Coral – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester: Live Review
The Charlatans return to Manchester with indie heavyweights Embrace and The Coral in tow – a mouth watering bill for any indie fan.
Start To End – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham: Live Review
Start To End perform Prefab Sprout’s album Steve McQueen at Nottingham Rescue Rooms.
Sting – Lincoln Castle: Live Review
We’re back in Lincoln for an evening with Sting (3.0) and Imelda May.
Blue Rose Code – The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen: Live ReviewÂ
Music for the soul: Blue Rose Code sprinkle some musical magic in Aberdeen, as part of a sequence of duo and trio shows.
Sparks – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
“The authors are here and they’re a little vain.” Sparks go MAD! in Manchester – we’re at the O2 Apollo for Russell and Ron’s latest extravaganza.
Iron Maiden – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Inform the law! Run for your lives! Iron Maiden celebrate fifty years and a ‘greatest hits’ set with a sold out Co-op Live gig in Manchester.
Golden Touch Festival – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms: Live Review
Golden Touch Festival returns to Portsmouth’s Wedgewood Rooms. A stellar set of up and coming bands get their chance to gain new fans and showcase their talent.
Outbreak Festival Manchester – Day One: Live Review
Outbreak Festival makes its return to Manchester for its first day of eclectic live music. With acts ranging from punk to shoegaze to hip hop, the Saturday truly has something for everyone.
Pulp – Utilita Area, Birmingham – Live!
Welcome Back Pulp. We’ve been waiting for you. We’re at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham for one of the hottest tickets in the country right now.