Live Music
Altered Images
Richard Lewis watches post-punk pop of the highest order as the Eighties outfit Altered Images deliver their classic album ‘Bite’ in full
Autumn 1904
John Clarkson finds reformed post-punk band Autumn 1904 playing a powerful set at a Pennyblack-promoted gig at The Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh.
Dream Machine
With photographs by Robert Hadley, James Gardner enjoys The Dream Machine's infectious garage rock n' roll at a show at The Hare and Hounds to launch their new album, 'Thank God! It's The Dream Machine'.
Vapors
Denzil Watson enjoys a master class of power pop from late 70's/early 80's act The Vapors in the unusual setting of The Chantry Brewery in Rotherham.
T Bone Burnett
Lisa Torem watches T Bone Burnett’s Old Town School concert inspire two standing ovations
War On Drugs
America’s Greatest Rock N’ Roll Band on glorious, career-best form at the Royal Albert Hall. Richard Lewis reviews.
Lytham Festival
Shirley Procter reports on the first three days of boutique event Lytham Festival in Lancashire,which featured sets from Lord Huron, Hozier, Brittany Howard and The Courteneers.
Lytham Festival
Shirley Procter enjoys the last two days of the Lytham Festival which includes performances from Johnny Marr., Madness and The Magic Numbers.
Robby Krieger Band
Lisa Torem watches The Robby Krieger Band put on a red-carpet performance at Chicago City Winery as the audience rocked to The Doors' hits.
Paul Draper
Paul Clark at the Citadel in St Helens watches ex-Mansun frontman Paul Draper play a fiery set of solo material as well as Mansun's epic second album 'Six' in its entirety,
Eagles
Andrew Twambley is reduced to tears on an emotional night and trip back in time with The Eagles on the first of their five gigs on ‘The Long Goodbye’ tour at Manchester’s fabulous new arena, Co-op Live,
Marc Almond
Steev Burgess enjoys an impressive set of covers and original material from Marc Almond at the TCFE Gallery on the opening night of an exhibition of his self-portraits.
Dennis Tufano
Lisa Torem watches Dennis Tufano and friends perform the songs of Bobby Darin with stunning effect.
Rebecca Poole
Zena Greig watches jazz-influenced singer Rebecca Poole provide an exhilarating musical ride at a gig in London.
Paul Draper
Blancmange
Synth pop pathfinders Blancmange are on sterling, career-spanning form in Nottingham. Dave Goodwin reviews.
Zutons
Paul Clark enjoys an energetic set from Liverpudlian indie band The Zutons to promote their new band 'The Big Decider'.
Affection Place
Dave Goodwin watches French electro band Affection PLace with guest Magazine's Dave Formula on keyboards play a polished seet to promote their forty-years-in-the-making debut album.
Ariel Sharratt and Mathias Kom
Helen Tipping watches anti-capitalist duo maAriel Sharratt and Mathias Kom make waves in a long awaited performance at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Nick Dent-Robinson watches an electrifying set from seminal electro act Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark to promote their new 'Bauhaus Staircase' album.