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Concert Review: The Hara & Forager UK at Factory (Manchester) Last night, Factory in Manchester, hosted an unforgettable sold-out show that felt more like a family gathering than just another gig. Originally scheduled at the Deaf Institute, the venue switch to Factory, known for hosting […]
Gig reviewsSaturday night in Manchester was electric as Spanish metal sensation Ankor rocked Rebellion, kicking off their EU/UK tour in style! It was my first experience with this band and my inaugural visit to the venue, and I couldn’t have asked for a better match. Their […]
Gig reviewsDEBUT ALBUM ‘RESTORATION’ OUT NOW VIA SADCØRE RECORDS Alternative artist RØRY is no stranger to vulnerability, but on latest single and music video for ‘One Drink Away’, she bares her soul more than ever. Confronting the very raw reality that sobriety and recovery is an everyday choice, she faces […]
NewsTICKETS 8-piece Soul band Stone Foundation have announced a major tour of the UK, Eire and mainland Europe to follow therelease of their eleventh studio album, their first since 2022, on 28th March 2025 through 100 Percent Records. ‘The Revival of Survival’ Tour which will take in […]
NewsDon Airey, the master behind the keys for some of rock’s most iconic albums, announces his latest studio album ‘Pushed to the Edge’, set to release on March 28, 2025 on CD (Digipak), 2LP (black, 180g, Gtf.) and Digital formats. The new song ‘Tell Me’ is now available […]
News‘Hinterland’ is the second LP by Held By Trees, taking in elements of jazz, post-rock, and ambient music and will be released on CD/Vinyl (and digital download only on Bandcamp) on Friday 4th April, 2025 on Tweed Jacket Music Ltd and Lasgo Records Distribution. The […]
NewsSimon McBride, one of the most celebrated guitarists to emerge in recent years, announces the release of his new album ‘Recordings 2020–2025’ out 14 March 2025 on earMUSIC on CD and 2LP. The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran’s 1992 hit track ‘Ordinary World’, […]
NewsRock Icon LITA FORD and her band is proud to announce two exclusive UK Headline shows in July 2025 in addition to her show already announced at Steelhouse Festival in Wales on July 26th. Joining Lita will be legendary 80’s all-female hard rockers VIXEN, who […]
NewsPre-order ‘Shards’ Stream ‘Myopia’ Dim Gray: Myopia (Official Lyric Video) Dim Gray are a Norwegian band known for their cinematic, atmospheric sound that fuses rock, folk, and chamber pop. Following acclaimed debut, Flown, and the expansive, evocative soundscapes of second album, Firmament, Dim Gray release their third studio […]
NewsThere was something of a bittersweet feeling about tonight’s gig, while it was fabulous to see, and hear, Magnum performing some familiar songs quite brilliantly, it was all done without the presence of the band’s powerhouse guitarist and songwriter Tony Clarkin who sadly passed away […]
Gig reviewsTICKETS AVAILABLE FROMROBERTJONANDTHEWRECK.COM, ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC, THEGIGCARTEL, PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL “Robert Jon & The Wreck may be the hardest working band out there just now.” – Fireworks Magazine “Robert Jon & The Wreck deliver innovative, high-energy Southern Rock’n’Roll.” – Rock and Blues Muse “Everything that Robert Jon & […]
NewsDREAMS ON TOASTNEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 28TH 2025VIA COOKING VINYLPRE-ORDER HERE TOURING UK IN MARCH 2025WITH SUPPORT FROM ASHTICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE I HATE MYSELF’ VIDEO RELEASED – WATCH HERE The Darkness have released the video for their new single ‘I Hate Myself’, the […]
NewsSUPPORTED BY KINGDOM OF GIANTS, SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY & SENNA WATCH THE VIDEO FOR CHEMICAL (ACOUSTIC) – HERE THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, return to the UK for a headline tour in February 2025. The band will be supported by Kingdom Of Giants, SeeYouSpaceCowboy and Senna. RITUAL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/tQnKdBeRTdY?si=ib9_FsymQyMPH2Za Speaking about returning to […]
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