ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 17 APRIL 2026

Penny Arcade                 Double Exposure          The album harks somewhere between the restless experimentation of Syd Barrett and the uninhibited analogue innovations of Tim Presley as White Fence, doing so with great panache. Teen Suicide    Nude descending staircase headless              With artists such as Pixies, Melvins and Radiohead as touchstones, ‘Nude descending staircase headless’ is an aggressive, […]
My New Band Believe                My New Band Believe It is as epic and ritzy as Cameron Picton’s previous work in black midi but its sound is fleet-footed rather than scorching. The record is almost entirely acoustic, using the barest amount of reverb and electronic effects possible. Juni Habel         Evergreen In Your Mind             The album […]

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 10 APRIL 2026

ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 3 APRIL 2026

Angine De Poitrine       Vol. II    Microtonal cardboard duo that has to be seen to be believed. Check out their recent KEXP performance. Vol. II stretches the boundaries of Angine de Poitrine’s sound with even bolder, more dynamic structures. Once again, three essential forces fuel the duo’s music: acid techno, disco, and rock. deary   Birding Their […]
Now that the clocks have gone forwards, that means only one thing. Longer days, and with an incredible few months of gigs coming up across Manchester, April is shaping up to be an exciting time. With sold out shows from some of the biggest artists in the country, to new and emerging bands. Here is […]

GIG GUIDE – APRIL 2026

GIG GUIDE – MARCH 2026

As sunnier days are on the horizon in Manchester, there’s nothing better to do than go and see some amazing live music, and with a wide selection this month, there is no better time to do it! here is what is going on across Manchester this March. March 3 Lisa O’Neill — Halle St Peters […]
Picture your honeymoon destination, the sun is setting, you’re drinking something tropical, even a cocktail if you partake. All you need is a soundtrack to make the memories. Welcome to ‘November Scorpio’ by Tiana Major9 Well, as far as instrumentation and the overall sound of the project goes, this could be a perfect soundtrack for […]

ALBUM REVIEW – TIANA MAJOR9 : NOVEMBER SCORPIO

LIVE REVIEW: SLEAFORD MODS – MANCHESTER ACADEMY 07/02/26

“Anger is an energy” sang Public Image Limited on ‘Rise’ back in 1986, and in 2026 that sentiment still reigns supreme for Notts duo Sleaford Mods. With impassioned poetic lyrics containing a wickedly observational but humorous twist, set against a backdrop of heavy melodic electro beats, since they emerged in 2007 they’ve been putting the […]
Silent Radio Gig Guide – February 2026 Although February is the shortest month of the year, there is still a packed month of exciting gigs for you to enjoy! From legendary acts who have been playing and performing for over 30 years, to new and exciting prospects, it is an exciting month, here is what […]

GIG GUIDE – FEBRUARY 2026

ALBUM REVIEW: CBGB – A NEW YORK CITY SOUNDTRACK 1975- 1986

New York in 1975 was a far cry from the cultural, bustling metropolis it is today. The city was in the depths of a financial crisis, strikes and slowdowns crippled most public services leading to an estimated 58,000 tons of rubbish on the streets, and crime rates soaring. Add into the melting pot a serial […]
January in Manchester is a very quiet month, with the chaos of Christmas and New Years out of the way, there is still some amazing gigs to look forward to. Here is what is going on across Manchester this January. January 8 The Molotovs — Gorilla January 9 Tigers & Flies — YES Basement January […]

GIG GUIDE – JANUARY 2026