Kraftwerk – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham (8 June, 2026)
Nottingham was treated to a two hour set from Ralf Hutter’s Kraftwerk this week, complete with a UFO landing in its city centre. Continue reading
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The House of Love – The Hairy Dog, Derby (7 June 2026)
The House of Love were demigods back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Worshipped by many and totally original in a haze of shoegaze. Continue reading
The Hive by Karman Line Collective – Broadway Cinema, Nottingham (6 June, 2026)
What do 50,000 bees , a bearded gentleman by the unlikely name of Wolfgang Buttress, an environmental message and a member of the legendary rock band Spiritualized have in common? Continue reading
Bearded Theory, Catton Park, Derbyshire (20-24 May)
Bearded Theory is now a major UK festival player, with the likes of The Pixies, The Damned and Lambrini Girls impressing in the sun. Continue reading
Echo and the Bunnymen – Roundhouse, London (18 March, 2026)
Echo and the Bunnymen are still tripping down memory lane, and long may it continue. Continue reading
Sunny Afternoon, Nottingham Theatre Royal – 17 February, 2026
We catch the Nottingham leg of the latest tour of Sunny Afternoon, the life-affirmingly fun tribute to the music of The Kinks. Continue reading
The Bevis Frond – Horrorful Heights
The Bevis Frond’s Nick Saloman is not one for resting on his laurels with another excellent collection of songs and guitar mastery. Continue reading
Patti Smith – London Palladium (12 October, 2025)
Triumphant show from the queen of punk Patti Smith, and surprise guest Johnny Depp didn’t even ruin it. Continue reading
Greenman Festival 2025 Review
John Grant and Kneecap among the highlights of one of our favourite annual events, Greenman Festival 2025. Continue reading
Nadine Shah among acts to watch at this year’s Manchester Psychfest
One of our favourite singer songwriters, Nadine Shah, joins the Manchester Psychfest bill, as does another of our top acts The Bug Club. Continue reading