Sunglasz Vendor – Unwinding: Album Review
Bristol-based art-rock trio Sunglasz Vendor release their explosive debut album Unwinding.
Various Artists – A New Awakening: Adventures In British Jazz 1966-1971: Album Review
A New Awakening documents, how jazz found a new vital relevance and a widening audience, embracing rock, blues and folk influences.
Everon – Shells: Album Review
Everon return with Shells to beat a path of progressive rocking, melodic metalling and symphonic grandeur.
Dom Martin – Buried Alive: Album Review
Dom Martin adds his name to the ‘classic live’ album list. Electric and acoustic blues in abundance.
Best Live Shows of 2024: Opinion
We look back at some of our favourite live shows of 2024. From record breaking world tours to gigs on our doorsteps.
Xiu Xiu w/ Drum Wife – St Mary’s at the Market Place, Stockport: Live Review
In support of their critically acclaimed 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips LP, the Xiu Xiu hit Stockport.
Xiu Xiu – 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips: Album Review
American experimental rock outfit Xiu Xiu are back with their new album; 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips. An album whose overall sound is even more dense than its title.
Blitz Vega: Northern Gentleman: album review
Blitz Vega was the last musical project from the late Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke and Happy Mondays guitarist Kav Sandhu.
Frank Zappa – Apostrophe (‘) – 50th Anniversary Edition: Boxset Review
Vastly expanded version of Zappa’s most Strictly Commercial album – Apostrophe – celebrates 50 years of its existence. Great googly moogly!
Sam Palladio – The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light: Album Review
Sam Palladio releases his debut album; The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light. A collection of songs with plenty of heart and soul.
The Dare – What’s Wrong With New York?: Album Review
The Dare releases his flawless debut studio album What’s Wrong With New York? and fans are going crazy. Here’s why…
Radio 2 In The Park 2024 – Moor Park, Preston: Live Review
Radio 2 In The Park heads north to Preston. The bill is filled with a wide array of talents showcasing all kinds of pop music.
Wunderhorse – Midas: Album Review
Wunderhorse return with their new album, Midas. It follows the release of their 2022 album, Cub.
Son Of Man – Gaslight: Album Review
Son Of Man hit their stride with fine songs and inspired playing on the new album Gaslight.
The Libertines – All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade: Album Review
The Libertines return with All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade; a mere 9 years after Anthems For The Doomed Youth.