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.
Bret McKenzie – Freak Out City: Album Review
Bret McKenzie (one half of Flight Of The Conchords) releases his second solo record; the follow up to 2022’s Songs Without Jokes.
The Cropredy Fringe Festival 2025: Live Review
The field may have had a short back and sides, but the fringe gets ever more luxuriant!
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!
Tom Saint on Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance: Why I Love
Tom Saint takes a personal look back at Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance.
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.
FloodHounds – Psychosemantics – Live At Ameritz: Single Review
FloodHounds release live version of 2023 single, Psychosemantics. The Steel City trio add to their ever growing catalogue of great releases.