The explosive crack of the snare, check. The ferocious drive of the bass, check. The controlled screech of the guitars, check. The snarl of the vocals, check. Yep, this is an Idles record. The band’s first two albums, ‘Brutalism’ and ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’ have brought lots of success and the winning formula […]
Marking 10 years of BBC Music Introducing, Amplify is the biggest new music business event ever to be held in the UK and a must attend for all musicians and anyone looking for a career in music. With over 100 sessions and 250 speakers, Amplify will feature some of the biggest names in the business […]
GIG GUIDE
Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list.
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ALBUM REVIEW - RINGO STARR: LONG LONG ROAD
ALBUM REVIEW - VARIOUS: ALL YOU GOOD PEOPLE - BRITPOP AND BEYOND 1995-1999
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 24 APRIL 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - JESCA HOOP: LONG WAVE HOME
LIVE REVIEW - DEATHCRASH + GLASSHOUSE RED SPIDER MITE: YES PINK ROOM - 15/04/2026
ALBUM REVIEW - VARIOUS: SOMETHING FOR THE LONGING - SCOTTISH INDEPENDENT POP 1985-1999
ALBUM REVIEW - SYSTEM 7: FLOWER OF LIFE
LIVE REVIEW - ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND: MANCHESTER GORILLA - 16/04/2026
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 17 APRIL 2026
LIVE REVIEW - BELLE AND SEBASTIAN: MANCHESTER ALBERT HALL - 11/04/2026
