Nottingham’s Splendour Festival is just a couple of weeks away.
This festival has been running for around 18 years but, it would seem, this could be the last one! The 2-day event runs from July 18-19 with a fantastic array of performers all set in the beautiful Wollaton Hall and Deer Park grounds. It’s aimed at the whole family with bands ranging from The Wombats […]
M2TM QF4 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – June 6 2026
The last of the quarter finals has descended rapidly upon us and the Jericho is pleasingly busy despite the weather. With Bloodstock inching closer, tonight brings another four bands and an impressive mix of genres fighting it out to make it through to the next round. Mortifi’d are up first and open the evening splendidly […]
ARTHUR BROWN unveils music video of title track & details of forthcoming new album, NATURE.
Iconic British blues rocker ARTHUR BROWN has revealed the title track of his forthcoming new full-length Nature, which has been created in collaboration with DAN SMITH. Nature is presented in the shape of a beautiful music video that has been pro-shot live at his flamboyant shows during ARTHUR BROWN’s recent touring across Europe. ARTHUR BROWN […]
SOUTH ARCADE REVEAL NEW SINGLE: DEADMEAT
About to embark on a massive summer of festivals (including their recent visit to Download), shows and more music, South Arcade are back with their latest single, DEADMEAT. The track is available now on all streaming platforms via BKM in partnership with Atlantic US. Listen here. Speaking of the new single, the band said “We […]
Midge Ure at Gateshead Glasshouse with Scenius.
Scenius opened the night with a set that felt both retro and forward‑looking — the kind of electronic pop that nods to the darker corners of the ’80s while still sounding fresh. From the moment the first synth line pulsed through the room, they had the audience leaning in. Their sound is clean, atmospheric, and […]
M2TM QF3 – Jericho Tavern, Oxford – May 30 2026
It’s a beautiful thing to be a part of these events and seeing the competition progress. As we move into the summer months and we start to approach the final stages of the competition, it’s noticeably busier at the Jericho. Each week, the crowd seems to grow in size. Unbelievably, we have already reached the […]
Tinariwen & Sulafa Elyas – O2 Ritz, Manchester
No write-up for the grammy award winning Tinariwen – gig, album, or otherwise – comes without an explanation of their history due to the unique place they hold within the music industry and global culture. You may have heard it already, but knowledge of their journey is essential information to fully appreciate their work. The […]
Bloodstock 25th Anniversary, August 2026.
BLOODSTOCKers, we know you’ve been asking, and HQ wants you to have pleeeenty of time to plan the most splendid FANCY DRESS outfits, so without further delay, here are the themes for 2026! On Thursday, we know it’s been done before, but with HEAVYSAURUS on the bill and it being SO MUCH FUN, it has to be DINOSAURS again. That costume […]
THE HARA announce December UK headline tour!
THE HARA have announced a December UK headline tour. Pre-sale tickets will go on sale 10am BST on Wednesday 3 June and are available if you sign up to THE HARA ‘House of Sin’ Patreon. General tickets go on sale 10am BST on Thursday 4 June. General Sale Tickets:03 Dec – Cathouse, Glasgow – TICKETS04 Dec […]
Smash into Pieces supported by Dark Divine and Enemy Inside, Manchester O2 Ritz.
Smash into Pieces are at Manchester’s O2 Ritz with a welcoming queue that takes you right around the corner with fans in merch from old to new, not even allowing you time to think about who could be playing at the venue that night. First support for the night are Metalcore band, Dark Divine from […]