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.
Biffy Clyro – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
From the Night & Day Cafe to the Co-op arena. The growth of Biffy Clyro comes in a uplifting gig in Manchester on the Futique tour.
Albums Of The Year 2025: Opinion
2025 has brought amazing music. Throughout the year, we have covered a wide range of bands and artists across a wide array of genres and styles. Our growing team of writers have nominated albums that they believe represent the year of 2025.
Halestorm w/ Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham: Live Review
Halestorm hit the home straight of their UK tour with a show in Birmingham. They have Bloodywood and Kelsy Karter & The Heroines in support.
Blackheart Orchestra – Winter Majesty: Single Review
Our old friends Blackheart Orchestra – ‘The World’s Smallest Orchestra’ – return with a winter anthem that finds warmth in the cold and light in the dark.
The Clause – Victim Of A Casual Thing: Album Review
The Clause release their debut album, Victim Of A Casual Thing. It follows the release of their 2023 EP Weekend Millionaire.
Volbeat w/ Bush, Witch Fever – Nottingham Arena: Live Review
Denmark’s Volbeat roll into Nottingham on the back of their recent God Of Angel’s Trust album with Bush and Witch Fever in support.
Idlewild – Idlewild: Album Review
Idlewild return with their self-titled tenth album, arriving not as a nostalgic cash-in, but as a poignant, reflective flag in the turf.
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.
Dinosaur Pile Up w/ XCERTS & snake eyes – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Dinosaur Pile Up return to Manchester for their latest tour in support of their excellent new album, I’ve Felt Better.
Wolf Alice – The Clearing: Album Review
The fourth album from British rock superstars, Wolf Alice, sees them treading a different sonic path with great results.
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!
Walter Trout – Sign Of The Times: Album Review
Prolific rock bluesman Walter Trout’s new release will have you taking a deeper dive into his soul whilst entertaining you with his eclectic compilation of blues styles.