Ku! -Ku!
Spain’s Ku! are one of the hidden gem bands of the year. Continue reading
The Lottery Winners – Koko
Feel good Greater Manchester band The Lottery Winners are back with Koko, the excellent follow up to 2023’s Anxiety Replacement Therapy. It’s another fine collection of sing along choruses and tales of survival. Continue reading
Master Peace, Edie Bens and Nectar Woode make Glastonbury Emerging Talent longlist
The acts that have successfully made the Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition long list have been announced. Continue reading
Divorce – Drive to Goldenhammer
Divorce is one of the most intriguing of the UK’s newest bands and in Drive to Goldenhammer they have one of the year’s stellar releases. Continue reading
Matt Berry – Heard Noises
Its taken a while, but people are finally taking Matt Berry the musician seriously, with his latest album Heard Noises peaking at 22 in the sales chart – his biggest success yet. Continue reading
Sam Fender – People Watching
Sam Fender’s third album blends stadium sized pop, deeply personal memories and stark commentary on the state of England. Continue reading
End of the Road Festival 2025 Preview
The Bug Club, Throwing Muses and Self Esteem are among the standout acts to watch at this year’s End of the Road festival. Continue reading
CIRCU5 – Clockwork Tulpa
We review the second album from former EX-TC and TC&I man Steve Tilling’s prog rock act CIRCU5. Continue reading
Bloc Party and Echo and the Bunnymen among Splendour Festival standouts
The East Midlands based festival returns this summer with an impressive line up. Continue reading
Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition Acts to impress so far
Glastonbury Emerging Talent longlist judge and our co-editor Joe Lepper reveals some of the acts that have impressed him so far. Continue reading