Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos: Album Review
Venceremos heralds a majestic and pulverising return for the Villagers Of Ioannina City.
Firevolt Festival 2026: Preview
We look ahead to the 5th edition of, and our first trip to, Firevolt Festival – August 2026
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.
Def Leppard, Extreme – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
Do ya wanna get rocked? The Def Leppard sparkle lounge comes to the Co-op with Extreme in tow.
Skunk Anansie, Garbage, Du Blonde – Scarborough Open Air Theatre: Live Review
The Skunk Anansie and Garbage double headliner reaches Scarborough open Air Theater with Du Blonde along for the ride.
Super Furry Animals w/ Getdown Services – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
According to the internet, it is 11 years since Super Furry Animals last trod the boards in Manchester. With over a decade in the books, one of Wales’ finest exports remind us all how great they are.
The Royston Club w/ Permanent (Joy) & Overpass – o2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Wrexham indie-rock band, The Royston Club, head to Victoria Warehouse in Manchester for their Song For The Spine Tour.
Desperate Journalist w/ Alphabet & Project Overload – The Big Difference, Leicester: Live Review
All Sparks Disco host an absolute fireball of an event with a trio of bands that collectively gave the audience an unforgettable (and very, very warm) evening of fantastic music.
Martin Barre – Live In The USA & Europe: Album Review
The acoustic trio and the electric quartet formats share billing on a Martin Barre live extravaganza.
The Clause w/ The Cases – Hangar 34, Liverpool: Live Review
Birmingham indie rockers The Clause head to Liverpool as they near the end of their 2025/26 tour. Support comes from up and coming Preston band, The Cases.
Jethro Tull – The Lowry, Salford: Live Review
From 1968 right up to, well, now! We cock an ear at Jethro Tull in 2026 at The Lowry.
Crippled Black Phoenix – Sceaduhelm: Album Review
Album number thirteen for Crippled Black Phoenix delivers a career highlight that rewards those willing to immerse themselves in the moment.
Morrissey – Make Up Is A Lie: Album Review
Our controversial, divisive troubadour is back. Make-Up Is A Lie, the14th solo outing from Morrissey, arrives like a sly comeback punch.
Snake Eyes – Cash Rich: Album Review
Debut album from Brighton-based ‘grit-pop’ duo, Snake Eyes. Cash Rich tackles subjects as diverse as headaches, confidence and heartbreak – with a hefty dose of self-effacing humour thrown in for good measure.
Smith/Kotzen w/ Kris Barras Band – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Guitar legends, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen; Smith/Kotzen; bring their Black Light/White Noise tour to Manchester.