CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS ASIANBLONDE.: ATTENTION – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJanuary 20, 2025January 19, 2025 Asianblonde. are an upcoming pop/r&b duo from London, asking the question “Who’s got your attention?” Given a listen, their new single ‘attention’ … Continue ReadingASIANBLONDE.: ATTENTION – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS IST IST: Gig Review – 17/01/24 Posted onJanuary 20, 2025February 16, 2025 Tonight we are back at Gorilla in Manchester for 10 Year Anniversary show of local band Ist Ist. Their experience … Continue ReadingIST IST: Gig Review – 17/01/24
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS Full Billy: 23 – Single Review Posted onJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Full Billy’s new single “23” has been released as of January 10th, and it is fresh and innovative and allows every listener a … Continue ReadingFull Billy: 23 – Single Review
CategoriesREVIEWS YASMIN COE: ‘THE MOST I COULD DO’ – EP REVIEW Posted onJanuary 10, 2025January 13, 2025 Yasmin Coe, a girl power pop artist hailing from Hull but based in Manchester, recently released her debut EP ‘The … Continue ReadingYASMIN COE: ‘THE MOST I COULD DO’ – EP REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS MUSIQBYCHINA: ‘PRESENCE’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025 MusiqByChina, a singer-songwriter who fuses together RNB, soul and gospel to create her own signature sound, recently released her debut … Continue ReadingMUSIQBYCHINA: ‘PRESENCE’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS THE LOTTERY WINNERS LIVE AT MANCHESTER ACADEMY ONE Posted onJanuary 5, 2025February 16, 2025 The 5-piece band from Leigh set out to do their burning house party for 3 nights at the Manchester academy. … Continue ReadingTHE LOTTERY WINNERS LIVE AT MANCHESTER ACADEMY ONE
CategoriesREVIEWS The Rolling People @ 02 Ritz – Gig Review: 21/12/24 Posted onJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Local boys The Rolling People headlined the 02 Ritz for their highly anticipated hometown gig, showing that Rock and Roll … Continue ReadingThe Rolling People @ 02 Ritz – Gig Review: 21/12/24
CategoriesALL REVIEWS INTERVIEWS LIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS SNOWDROP @RETRO- LIVE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW Posted onDecember 23, 2024February 16, 2025 The renowned venue of Retro Manchester was taken over by Macclesfield-based band Snowdrop last Friday (20th December) as the final … Continue ReadingSNOWDROP @RETRO- LIVE REVIEW AND INTERVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS BOBBIEEE: CEILING SONG – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024 On the twenty-fifth of October, Bobbie Coles released a brand new single titled ‘Ceiling Song’. The song, following 3 singles … Continue ReadingBOBBIEEE: CEILING SONG – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS Artemis: Black and Blue – Single Review Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024 Combining 80s synth, 70s disco, and a unique modern sound, Artemis has released a new single, “Black and Blue.” This … Continue ReadingArtemis: Black and Blue – Single Review
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS Atlas Rivers – “The Vanishing” SINGLE REVIEW Posted onDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024 There’s no messing about with “The Vanishing” which erupts to life from the first role of the dice. For fans … Continue ReadingAtlas Rivers – “The Vanishing” SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS KUBRICK STARE: ‘SINKING’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024 Kubrick Stare’s Sinking channels the raw energy of ’90s grunge with a slightly whiny edge and a defiant attitude, carving … Continue ReadingKUBRICK STARE: ‘SINKING’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS “The Clause” – GIG REVIEW 06/12/24 Posted onDecember 13, 2024February 16, 2025 Only a mere stone throw away from Manchester’s acclaimed “02 Ritz” lies the infamous “Gorilla” which last Friday night was … Continue Reading“The Clause” – GIG REVIEW 06/12/24
CategoriesNEWS OLDHAM’S LARGEST EVER FESTIVAL “VENTURE FEST” ANNOUNCED – AUGUST 24th Posted onDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024 If you’re in Oldham (or anywhere remotely close to Manchester for that matter) then make sure to get the 24th … Continue ReadingOLDHAM’S LARGEST EVER FESTIVAL “VENTURE FEST” ANNOUNCED – AUGUST 24th
CategoriesREVIEWS Single Review: Bits and Ribbons – Lilypad Project Posted onDecember 6, 2024December 13, 2024 Lilypad Project’s new album, Bits and Ribbons arrives right when it’s needed. Not too early or too late in the … Continue ReadingSingle Review: Bits and Ribbons – Lilypad Project
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS MONDAY’S PROBLEM: 18 – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onDecember 6, 2024February 16, 2025 Set to release on December 7th, ‘18’ is the second single from Monday’s Problem, an upcoming indie/alternative rock band based in … Continue ReadingMONDAY’S PROBLEM: 18 – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS “I Know You Know” – Bennet Eliott: Single Review Posted onDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024 Soothing and succulent vocals are undoubtedly the driving force behind Bennet Eliott’s “I know You Know” (released on November 22nd). … Continue Reading“I Know You Know” – Bennet Eliott: Single Review
CategoriesREVIEWS The Sick Fix: Obscene – Single Review Posted onDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024 The modern-day rock’n’roll scene has been long due for a revival. We’ve seen different eras of rock come through and … Continue ReadingThe Sick Fix: Obscene – Single Review
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS IT’S IRRELEVANT: FEVER, EP REVIEW Posted onDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024 Once again gracing the streets of East London and beyond with their unmistakable pop-punk sound, latest single ‘Fever’ proves that … Continue ReadingIT’S IRRELEVANT: FEVER, EP REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS EP Review: Rats & Rashes/Butcher Boy – For I The Badger Posted onDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024 Three piece For I The Badger are composed of Stuart, on lead vocals and guitar, Scott Mumby on Backing Vocals … Continue ReadingEP Review: Rats & Rashes/Butcher Boy – For I The Badger
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS DARK AND TWISTIES: ‘THE WILD’ SINGLE REVIEW Posted onNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024 With it’s nostalgic sound and sentimental storytelling, The Wild is a powerful debut song from Swansea-based Alt-Folk quintet Dark and … Continue ReadingDARK AND TWISTIES: ‘THE WILD’ SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS ARCTIC NUMPTIES – GIG REVIEW 16.11.24 Posted onNovember 29, 2024February 16, 2025 Last Saturday night led me to Manchester’s very own Academy 3 to witness the encapsulating Arctic Monkeys tribute band, the … Continue ReadingARCTIC NUMPTIES – GIG REVIEW 16.11.24
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS CRACKING THE FLAGS – “LAST CHANCE SALOON” – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024 One piece Indie-Band “Cracking the Flags” (fronted by Jason Rose) is set to release their latest single “Last Chance Saloon” … Continue ReadingCRACKING THE FLAGS – “LAST CHANCE SALOON” – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS ROLE MODEL: NO PLACE LIKE TOUR @ O2 INSTITUTE, BIRMINGHAM – LIVE REVIEW Posted onNovember 15, 2024February 16, 2025 On Tuesday 12th October, fans took to Birmingham’s O2 Institute for the second night of Role Model’s ‘No Place Like Tour’, named in reference … Continue ReadingROLE MODEL: NO PLACE LIKE TOUR @ O2 INSTITUTE, BIRMINGHAM – LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS “PARADYME” – Gig review @ The Retro – 09/11/24 Posted onNovember 13, 2024February 16, 2025 On Saturday 9th November, I was invited to The Retro in Manchester for 5-piece “Paradyme’s” very own sold out show. … Continue Reading“PARADYME” – Gig review @ The Retro – 09/11/24
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS THE SLOW COUNTRY: WALKING SONG – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024 Desolate and lonely, yet simultaneously filled with an unmistakable passion and intrigue, this new single from London-based alternative-folk six-piece band … Continue ReadingTHE SLOW COUNTRY: WALKING SONG – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS “chest.” : SELF SABOTAGE – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onNovember 7, 2024November 6, 2024 Today we cross over into enemy lines, reviewing the French band “chest.” who are based in Paris. Their new single … Continue Reading“chest.” : SELF SABOTAGE – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS “MORETALLICA” – GIG REVIEW – 02/11/2024 Posted onNovember 5, 2024February 16, 2025 If I’m being fully honest, as I’m writing this my ears are still ringing. Metallica tribute band “Moretallica” had everything … Continue Reading“MORETALLICA” – GIG REVIEW – 02/11/2024
CategoriesALL REVIEWS LIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS NICKNXMES HEADLINE SHOW @ THE SNUG – LIVE REVIEW Posted onNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Last Saturday (2nd November) NicknXmes, a fresh new artist from Wigan, played his first headline gig at The Snug in … Continue ReadingNICKNXMES HEADLINE SHOW @ THE SNUG – LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS PALERSHADE: “DOING THE SAME” – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onNovember 4, 2024November 5, 2024 Palershade, an indie rock group from Manchester released their single, Doing The Same earlier this year, which is one of … Continue ReadingPALERSHADE: “DOING THE SAME” – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesPhotography REVIEWS IST IST HEADLINE NEW CENTURY HALL, MANCHESTER: 19.10.24 – PHOTO SHOWCASE Posted onNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Below are some high-quality photographs of IST IST’s headline show at Manchester’s New Century Hall; with support from Rude Films … Continue ReadingIST IST HEADLINE NEW CENTURY HALL, MANCHESTER: 19.10.24 – PHOTO SHOWCASE
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS STONE COLD SWEETHEARTS: ‘UP FOR IT NOW’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onNovember 2, 2024February 16, 2025 Following a summer of stage-hopping, Stone Cold Sweethearts are far from pulling the brakes as they mark a new era … Continue ReadingSTONE COLD SWEETHEARTS: ‘UP FOR IT NOW’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS STERLING PRESS: HEADLINE SHOW @ OPORTO, LEEDS – LIVE REVIEW Posted onOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024 On Monday the 7th October alt-indie rising stars Sterling Press set out on their biggest headline tour to date. These … Continue ReadingSTERLING PRESS: HEADLINE SHOW @ OPORTO, LEEDS – LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS NAUTA: ‘OUR TIME’ & ‘GOTTA SEE ABOUT A GIRL’ – EP REVIEW Posted onOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Nauta, a five-piece instrumental group based in Newcastle, showcased their debut releases of ‘Our Time’ and ‘Gotta See About a … Continue ReadingNAUTA: ‘OUR TIME’ & ‘GOTTA SEE ABOUT A GIRL’ – EP REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS SHABBAH: ‘FLOOD OF PASSION’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Sheffield band “SHABBAH” have released their 6th single “Flood of Passion” which is an instant “small gig” classic. Having been … Continue ReadingSHABBAH: ‘FLOOD OF PASSION’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS JACK’S SAVING GRACE: SLEEPING NEXT TO FIREWORKS – EP REVIEW Posted onOctober 19, 2024October 23, 2024 “Sleeping Next To Fireworks” is the newest release from Manchester-based indie-rock band Jack’s Saving Grace. The EP includes two previous singles “You Really … Continue ReadingJACK’S SAVING GRACE: SLEEPING NEXT TO FIREWORKS – EP REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE: RETRO BAR SHOWCASE – LIVE REVIEW Posted onOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024 On Wednesday, October 16th, I had the amazing opportunity to review and photograph the showcase gig for Access Creative College … Continue ReadingACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE: RETRO BAR SHOWCASE – LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS WILL MCPHERSON: MATHEMATIC – EP REVIEW Posted onOctober 18, 2024October 18, 2024 Following a year of entry into Leeds’ live music scene and a handful of powerful singles, Will McPherson recently released ‘Mathematic’, a debut … Continue ReadingWILL MCPHERSON: MATHEMATIC – EP REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS CROOK ON THE WALL HEADLINE SHOW @ RETRO BAR, MANCHESTER – LIVE REVIEW Posted onOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024 On Saturday the 28th September, fans from all over the UK attended Crook On The Wall’s headline show at Retro … Continue ReadingCROOK ON THE WALL HEADLINE SHOW @ RETRO BAR, MANCHESTER – LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS DIAGO: ‘HOW LONG?’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024 Newcastle-based Diago’s new single, ‘How Long’, is a catchy indie-pop tune that encapsulates the feeling of a British summer. It … Continue ReadingDIAGO: ‘HOW LONG?’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS LABYRINTHINE OCEANS: ‘PINCH’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 12, 2024October 12, 2024 Unencumbered by the weight of the physical world, floating through the endless vastness of space in a dream-like trance echoed … Continue ReadingLABYRINTHINE OCEANS: ‘PINCH’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS PICTURE NOVA: ‘GIRL’ SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024 Sharp guitar riffs open Picture Nova’s new single Girl, bringing the Manchester indie-rock vibes immediately. It’s fresh and authentic sound is showcased right from the … Continue ReadingPICTURE NOVA: ‘GIRL’ SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS THE CAVS: ‘PEOPLE LIKE ME’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024 Manchester’s indie-rock group The Cavs are here with their latest single ‘People Like Me’, the first instalment of their four-track … Continue ReadingTHE CAVS: ‘PEOPLE LIKE ME’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS FEAR OF MARKO: ‘MOOD RING’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Fear of Marko, a Manchester based Alt-Pop artist released their new single ‘Mood Ring’ on October 2nd. This single comes … Continue ReadingFEAR OF MARKO: ‘MOOD RING’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS FLORENTENES: ‘GLUE’ SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 3, 2024October 10, 2024 With its Arctic Monkeys-esque intro and its raw, yet polished, indie-rock sound, Florentenes have yet again created another big hit … Continue ReadingFLORENTENES: ‘GLUE’ SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS SPORTS TEAM: ‘CONDENSATION’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024 Sports Team release new single ‘Condensation’ in the build up to their 3rd album ‘Boys these Days’. The new single … Continue ReadingSPORTS TEAM: ‘CONDENSATION’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS LPMC: ‘LONELY BOY BAR PT. 1’ – EP REVIEW Posted onSeptember 30, 2024October 1, 2024 Lee McMahon (LMPC) releases his highly anticipated EP “The Lonely Boy Bar Pt.1” with his knack for great storytelling shining … Continue ReadingLPMC: ‘LONELY BOY BAR PT. 1’ – EP REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS THE VAMPS @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY Posted onSeptember 29, 2024September 29, 2024 Last friday (27th September), The Vamps brough their Meet The Vamps Anniversary Tour to Manchester for the third and final … Continue ReadingTHE VAMPS @ MANCHESTER ACADEMY
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS LIVE REVIEW: iMEP MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURING JESS GLYNNE & MORE Posted onSeptember 28, 2024September 28, 2024 On the 21st of September 2024, Accrington hosted the highly successful iMEP Music Festival, marking a significant milestone for the … Continue ReadingLIVE REVIEW: iMEP MUSIC FESTIVAL FEATURING JESS GLYNNE & MORE
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS POLEVAULTER: ‘CAMPAIGN TRAIL’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onSeptember 25, 2024February 16, 2025 Leeds-based tech-no-wave band, Polevaulter, released a brand new single titled ‘Campaign Trail’ on Friday 13th of September. The duo-composed band, … Continue ReadingPOLEVAULTER: ‘CAMPAIGN TRAIL’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS JUTEBOX: ‘SOUL MAINTENANCE’ – EP REVIEW Posted onSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024 “Soul Maintenance” is the newest release from the Dundee-based funk/fusion quintet “Jutebox” showcasing their musical talent as well as the … Continue ReadingJUTEBOX: ‘SOUL MAINTENANCE’ – EP REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS SAM HUTCHINSON: TRYING TO FIND A WORLD (WITHOUT LIES) – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024 From frontman for the Leeds-based band Hot Liquor Tank to a now successful solo artist, Sam Hutchinson has released a … Continue ReadingSAM HUTCHINSON: TRYING TO FIND A WORLD (WITHOUT LIES) – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS SILVER DOLLAR ROOM: ‘GILDED ECHOS’ – ALBUM REVIEW Posted onSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024 SDR start as they mean to go on, with their opening track “Origins” setting the staple of the band’s heavy … Continue ReadingSILVER DOLLAR ROOM: ‘GILDED ECHOS’ – ALBUM REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS HOLLINS: ‘SHE SAID’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onSeptember 14, 2024September 18, 2024 Filled with their unique sound and style, Hollins recently released their third single She Said, a track full of catchy … Continue ReadingHOLLINS: ‘SHE SAID’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS INTERVIEWS LIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS BACKSTAGE WITH PAVÉ @ GULLIVER’S, MANCHESTER Posted onSeptember 11, 2024February 16, 2025 Friday the 16th August saw a record breaking night for alt-rock group Pavé, who delivered their biggest and boldest headlining … Continue ReadingBACKSTAGE WITH PAVÉ @ GULLIVER’S, MANCHESTER
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS ASTERON: ‘LOVE BITES’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onSeptember 6, 2024February 16, 2025 Through his new collaborative modern rock project, Asteron, a seasoned producer and musician Tommy Hatz brings to us his new … Continue ReadingASTERON: ‘LOVE BITES’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS INHALER @ BLOSSOMS BIG WEEKEND, WYTHENSHAWE PARK Posted onSeptember 3, 2024September 3, 2024 As Lujon by Henry Mancini played to the roughly 30,000 fans at Wythenshawe Park, the four Irish lads, Josh, Eli, … Continue ReadingINHALER @ BLOSSOMS BIG WEEKEND, WYTHENSHAWE PARK
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS DIAGO: ‘SEE YOU GO’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024 A rising indie-pop band from the North, Diago recently released their third single “See You Go”, an upbeat track highlighting … Continue ReadingDIAGO: ‘SEE YOU GO’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS SCRUFF OF THE NECK X BEAVERTOWN: MANCHESTER NQ TAKEOVER | LIVE REVIEW Posted onAugust 24, 2024August 24, 2024 Last Friday (16th August) saw the union of Manchester’s newest and greatest musicians across selected venues around the Northern Quarter, … Continue ReadingSCRUFF OF THE NECK X BEAVERTOWN: MANCHESTER NQ TAKEOVER | LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS MONDAY’S PROBLEM ‘BLACK AND WHITE’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onAugust 11, 2024 Making waves in the alternative rock world, Monday’s Problem recently released their debut single “Black and White”, an energetic Mancunian … Continue ReadingMONDAY’S PROBLEM ‘BLACK AND WHITE’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS ALL REVIEWS REVIEWS Freddie Griggs’ “Everything I Have” – EP Review Posted onAugust 10, 2024February 16, 2025 Emerging from his quiet hometown to the vibrant streets of Liverpool, Freddie Griggs brings to the scene a warm, rich … Continue ReadingFreddie Griggs’ “Everything I Have” – EP Review
CategoriesREVIEWS THE MARIGOLDS: ‘INTO MY HEAD’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJuly 27, 2024September 6, 2024 The Marigolds are a revved up energetic punk band hailing from Liverpool. Finding an outlet for their inner feelings and … Continue ReadingTHE MARIGOLDS: ‘INTO MY HEAD’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS THE KITES: ‘HEADLIGHTS’ – EP REVIEW Posted onJuly 18, 2024February 16, 2025 Recognised by BBC Introducing Yorkshire & Leeds radio, The Kites are an emerging band that have been making waves in … Continue ReadingTHE KITES: ‘HEADLIGHTS’ – EP REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS EMERGENCY BREAK: ‘CAN YOU FEEL IT’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJuly 13, 2024September 6, 2024 Emergency Break are a relatively new up and coming London based band delving into the world of independent post-punk. Following … Continue ReadingEMERGENCY BREAK: ‘CAN YOU FEEL IT’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesINTERVIEWS REVIEWS ISSUE FOUR: CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH WITH… Posted onJune 30, 2024July 29, 2024 Feather Trade – US-based band Interview with Chisolm Thompson – vocals & guitar!How do you think the music industry can … Continue ReadingISSUE FOUR: CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH WITH…
CategoriesINTERVIEWS NEWS REVIEWS ISSUE THREE: CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH WITH… Posted onJune 29, 2024July 29, 2024 The Menstrual Cramps – Bristol-based Band, They/She/He We are a queer punk band, based in Bristol. We are composed of … Continue ReadingISSUE THREE: CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH WITH…
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS IMAGINE DRAGONS – ‘LOOM’ ALBUM REVIEW Posted onJune 28, 2024September 6, 2024 Imagine Dragons are one of the biggest bands of the 21st century, breaking records throughout their entire career and crafting … Continue ReadingIMAGINE DRAGONS – ‘LOOM’ ALBUM REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS THE NOTHINGS: ‘JELLYFISH’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJune 26, 2024September 6, 2024 Attempting to “carry the torch” of the Sheffield music scene and coming off the success of a run of several … Continue ReadingTHE NOTHINGS: ‘JELLYFISH’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS REVIEWS TAYLOR SWIFT & PARAMORE: ERAS TOUR 100TH SHOW, LIVERPOOL | LIVE REVIEW Posted onJune 23, 2024June 23, 2024 Paramore The much-anticipated show of Paramore, (as Taylor Swift’s support act) got off to a slightly delayed start, beginning after 6:30 … Continue ReadingTAYLOR SWIFT & PARAMORE: ERAS TOUR 100TH SHOW, LIVERPOOL | LIVE REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS ISSUE TWO: CELEBRATING PRIDE WITH… Posted onJune 20, 2024July 29, 2024 Uninvited – Scottish Band, They/She Did you have any musical LGBTQ inspirations growing up and do you have any now? … Continue ReadingISSUE TWO: CELEBRATING PRIDE WITH…
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS PALE WAVES SHARE ‘PERFUME’ ALONGSIDE ‘SMITTEN’ ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT Posted onJune 13, 2024July 29, 2024 Pale Waves have just released their latest single and music video for Perfume, along with the exciting news of their … Continue ReadingPALE WAVES SHARE ‘PERFUME’ ALONGSIDE ‘SMITTEN’ ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS THE ARISTON: ‘THE FESTIVAL’ – SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJune 8, 2024September 6, 2024 The Ariston are an impressive four-piece indie-rock band based in London. Following the release of their first single ‘Yellow Lines’ … Continue ReadingTHE ARISTON: ‘THE FESTIVAL’ – SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesINTERVIEWS REVIEWS ISSUE ONE: CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH WITH… Posted onJune 7, 2024July 29, 2024 Divina de Campo – Drag Queen, They/She/He Did you have any musical LGBTQ inspirations growing up and do you have … Continue ReadingISSUE ONE: CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH WITH…
CategoriesREVIEWS Elephant and The Rider: ‘Lost In Love’ – Single Review Posted onJune 2, 2024June 8, 2024 Newly-formed 3-piece Elephant and The Rider, originating from Cheadle, Manchester, have released their second single ‘Lost In Love’, lifted from … Continue ReadingElephant and The Rider: ‘Lost In Love’ – Single Review
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS CROOK ON THE WALL: ‘THESE CRACKED STREETS’ SINGLE REVIEW Posted onJune 2, 2024September 6, 2024 Crook On The Wall are a new, exciting indie rock band in the Manchester scene with a sonic personality harking … Continue ReadingCROOK ON THE WALL: ‘THESE CRACKED STREETS’ SINGLE REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS RISING INDIE-POP STAR, ABBY ROBERTS UNVEILS LATEST EP ‘OBSCURA’ | REVIEW Posted onMay 27, 2024February 16, 2025 Indie-pop sensation, Abby Roberts is back with her highly anticipated EP, obscura. The new EP firmly establishes her as a … Continue ReadingRISING INDIE-POP STAR, ABBY ROBERTS UNVEILS LATEST EP ‘OBSCURA’ | REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS A.G. COOK: “BRITPOP” ALBUM REVIEW Posted onMay 17, 2024July 29, 2024 In his latest studio album, the British producer demonstrates a profound admiration for PC Music across three distinct discs that … Continue ReadingA.G. COOK: “BRITPOP” ALBUM REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS ALL REVIEWS REVIEWS NELL MESCAL SHARES NEW EP: ‘CAN I MISS IT FOR A MINUTE?’ | REVIEW Posted onMay 9, 2024July 29, 2024 Nell Mescal’s potential for worldwide stardom is unmistakable. In a remarkably short time, the talented Irish singer-songwriter has gone from … Continue ReadingNELL MESCAL SHARES NEW EP: ‘CAN I MISS IT FOR A MINUTE?’ | REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS LEIGH-ANNE: ‘FORBIDDEN FRUIT’ REVIEW Posted onMay 3, 2024July 29, 2024 Forbidden Fruit is Leigh-Anne‘s fourth solo-single, This new song is a follow-up from her debut solo single Don’t Say Love … Continue ReadingLEIGH-ANNE: ‘FORBIDDEN FRUIT’ REVIEW
CategoriesREVIEWS Gravy on their debut single ‘Wait Another Day’ Posted onApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Music, and society in general, is arguably dominated by tradition and a lucky few older, experienced individuals. But with this … Continue ReadingGravy on their debut single ‘Wait Another Day’
CategoriesLIVE REVIEWS COMPLETE CONTROL LIVE @ THE ARDEN INN Posted onApril 29, 2024June 3, 2024 Complete Control headlined a very special St George’s Day gig at The Arden Inn on the 20th of April. Complete … Continue ReadingCOMPLETE CONTROL LIVE @ THE ARDEN INN
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS ALL REVIEWS REVIEWS MICHAEL ALDAG: “SORRY FOR EVERYTHING” ALBUM REVIEW Posted onApril 22, 2024April 23, 2024 Michael Aldag, a 22-year-old musician and comedian from West Kirby, has been creating quite a buzz in the UK entertainment … Continue ReadingMICHAEL ALDAG: “SORRY FOR EVERYTHING” ALBUM REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS NANDINI NAYAR: “NEGLECTED” SONG REVIEW Posted onApril 18, 2024April 18, 2024 Nandini Nayar, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Birmingham, burst onto the music scene with her debut track Thoughts, in October 2022. … Continue ReadingNANDINI NAYAR: “NEGLECTED” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS PERRIE: “FORGET ABOUT US” SONG REVIEW Posted onApril 14, 2024April 14, 2024 As she embarks on her solo career, Perrie has dropped her surname and released her first song, Forget About Us, … Continue ReadingPERRIE: “FORGET ABOUT US” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS FEAR OF MARKO: “TEETH” SONG REVIEW Posted onApril 10, 2024April 10, 2024 FEAR OF MARKO debuts as a boundary-breaking artist, bringing a much-needed breath of fresh air to the current alternative and … Continue ReadingFEAR OF MARKO: “TEETH” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS CHAPPELL ROAN: “GOOD LUCK, BABE!” REVIEW Posted onApril 9, 2024July 29, 2024 Chappell Roan has recently returned to the music scene with her latest single, Good Luck, Babe! This release follows after … Continue ReadingCHAPPELL ROAN: “GOOD LUCK, BABE!” REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS CHARLI XCX: ‘CLUB CLASSICS / B2B’ REVIEW Posted onApril 7, 2024July 29, 2024 Charli XCX has just dropped two new singles, Club Classics and B2b, as a preview of her upcoming sixth album, … Continue ReadingCHARLI XCX: ‘CLUB CLASSICS / B2B’ REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS DOOGLE: “STRAW” SONG REVIEW Posted onApril 5, 2024April 5, 2024 Doogle are a grassroots folk indie band led by 16-year-old Joe Robinson, who hails from Huddersfield. Joe released his debut … Continue ReadingDOOGLE: “STRAW” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS LEIGH-ANNE: “STEALIN’ LOVE” SONG REVIEW Posted onMarch 29, 2024July 29, 2024 Leigh-Anne Pinnock unveiled her latest single, Stealin’ Love, on 28th March, marking the third release since she embarked on her … Continue ReadingLEIGH-ANNE: “STEALIN’ LOVE” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS NIA ARCHIVES: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” SONG REVIEW Posted onMarch 23, 2024March 28, 2024 “Unfinished Business” is the latest release from Nia Archives, This track joins the previously released “Crowded Roomz” and the titular … Continue ReadingNIA ARCHIVES: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS HOZIER: “UNHEARD” EP REVIEW Posted onMarch 22, 2024July 29, 2024 After teasing fans with a sneak peek of a sketchbook on social media last week, Hozier has dropped his latest … Continue ReadingHOZIER: “UNHEARD” EP REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS SHADE: “BREAK OUT” SONG REVIEW Posted onMarch 15, 2024March 25, 2024 The talented musicians of SHADE, hailing from the bustling city of Manchester, have unveiled their latest track today, ‘Break Out.’ … Continue ReadingSHADE: “BREAK OUT” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALBUM REVIEWS REVIEWS TRAMPOLENE: “RULES OF LOVE AND WAR” ALBUM REVIEW Posted onMarch 11, 2024March 25, 2024 Trampolene, the prolific rockers from South Wales, have released their fourth album, “Rules of Love & War”. Upon listening to … Continue ReadingTRAMPOLENE: “RULES OF LOVE AND WAR” ALBUM REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS ABBY ROBERTS ft. RE6CE: “LOSE MYSELF IN YOU” Posted onMarch 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, Abby shared, “lose myself in you” delves into the complexities of seeking distractions … Continue ReadingABBY ROBERTS ft. RE6CE: “LOSE MYSELF IN YOU”
CategoriesNEWS 10 FEMALE ARTISTS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2024 Posted onMarch 8, 2024 Happy International Women’s Day! Here are ten hot-right-now female artists that are definitely worth keeping an eye on in 2024 … Continue Reading10 FEMALE ARTISTS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2024
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS CAMENS: “CONFETTI & KALASHNIKOVS” SONG REVIEW Posted onMarch 4, 2024 Camens, the electrifying indie-pop band originating from Stoke-On-Trent, are gearing up for their highly anticipated album, WORK/LIFE/BALANCE. In an attempt … Continue ReadingCAMENS: “CONFETTI & KALASHNIKOVS” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS CHARLI XCX: “VON DUTCH” SONG REVIEW Posted onFebruary 29, 2024 “I was born to make dance music.. I came from the clubs.. xcx6 is the album I’ve always wanted to … Continue ReadingCHARLI XCX: “VON DUTCH” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesNEWS COURTNEY LOVE TEASES HOLE REUNION ‘LATER’ Posted onFebruary 29, 2024 Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of Green Day, surprised fans with a special pop-up show in London with his cover band, … Continue ReadingCOURTNEY LOVE TEASES HOLE REUNION ‘LATER’
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS THE KITES: “HELLO” SONG REVIEW Posted onFebruary 28, 2024March 28, 2024 OUR SONG OF THE WEEK! The Kites‘ latest offering, “Hello,” showcases a zenith of their musical prowess. It’s a vibrant … Continue ReadingTHE KITES: “HELLO” SONG REVIEW
CategoriesALL REVIEWS REVIEWS BAD SOUNDS: “ESCAPING FROM A VIOLENT TIME” SONG REVIEW Posted onFebruary 25, 2024February 28, 2024 After the Grammy-nominated duo, Bad Sounds made a thrilling return with their EP Escaping from A Violent Time, Vol.3, and … Continue ReadingBAD SOUNDS: “ESCAPING FROM A VIOLENT TIME” SONG REVIEW
