Agnes Obel w/ Peter Gregson – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review
Agnes Obel arrives in Manchester with a dazzling visual spectacle and an arsenal of supremely brilliant compositions. Support comes from composer and cellist Peter Gregson.
Maisie Peters – Florescence: Album Review
Maisie Peters returns with her third studio album, Florescence, following the release of the triumphant The Good Witch.
Rob Clarke – Opiope: Album Review
Full of psych-pop and droll Liverpudlian observation, Rob Clarke once again reminds us nothing is serious – and nothing is sacred – on Opiope.
Barbara w/ The 85ers – The Louisiana, Bristol: Live Review
At The Barrier’s favourite fop-poppers, Barbara are half way through their Spring ’26 tour. We boarded the Barbara barge as it moored in Bristol Docks…
Blossoms – Joke About Divorce: New Single
In the year that marks a decade since Blossoms’ debut #1 album, they deliver their first new song of 2026
IST IST w/ Desperate Journalist & The Youth Play – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
IST IST arrive home to the brilliant surroundings of the Albert Hall in Manchester, and one of their biggest shows to date.
Level 42 – The Later Years: Album Review
Evergreen pop/jazz/funk group Level 42 release The Later Years – 2001-2020. It boasts all of the studio albums from that time period and a selection of versions of some of their popular chart hits.
December 10 – Manchester Academy 3: Live Review
The winners of Netflix’s The Next Act, December 10, bring their ‘Introducing’ tour to Manchester.
The Last Dinner Party w/ Imogen & The Knife – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review
The Last Dinner Party bring The Pyre to Manchester in suitably lavish style and with glorious grace.
Amy Jo on Lainey Wilson: Why I Love
Amy Jo is a country-pop singer hailing from Morecambe in the UK. She is about to embark on her latest tour up and down the country.
Automatic – Is it Now?: Album Review
Izzy Glaudini, Halle Saxon, and Lola Dompé; Automatic; clearly don’t like sitting around. Is it Now? is their third album in five years.
Saint Etienne – International: Album Review
St Etienne reflect on their time together with a final release full of heavyweight collaborations and life affirming music.
Baxter Dury – Allbarone: Album Review
Baxter Dury’s ninth album is a bold statement, blending his punk roots with contemporary influences. It solidifies his place in the music world, and offers a fresh perspective while honouring his family’s legacy.
Barbara – Barbara: Album Review
It’s here! At last! The first – and last – debut album from the one-and-only Barbara is everything we hoped for: old favourites, new triumphs, biting satire, great tunes and our favourite jacket!
Leeds Festival 2025 – Genre Busting, Star Studded & Still Fiercely Relevant: Festival Preview
Leeds Festival returns with a bill that is stacked with one of the widest varieties of acts you will see.