Slam Dunk Festival 2024: Five unmissable acts to see this weekend
Slam Dunk Festival (North) returns to Leeds’ Temple Newsam Park this coming Sunday 26th May, with a…
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Slam Dunk Festival returns to Leeds with a stellar line-up
Featured image: Slam Dunk It’s the start of the 2024 festival season, and if you’re ready for…
The Japanese House @ Albert Hall review and gallery – Enchanting vocals and crafted brilliance
Featured image and gallery: Georgina Hurdsfield The Japanese House, aka. Amber Bain, graces the stage of Manchester’s…
Singer-songwriter Cameron Hayes: “It’s always been about finding little songs that just connect”
Featured image: Emma Thompson “Hello my darling!” Cameron Hayes smiles gregariously as she cosies up on her…
Sounds From The Other City 2024 review – proving DIY is truly alive and thriving
Featured image and gallery: @sineadshoots It’s that time of year again, where fans of finding the next…
Take That @ AO Arena gallery – A performance to ‘Never Forget’
Featured image and gallery: Ben Redshaw Take That kick off their residency at the AO Arena as…
Lucy Spraggan: “This song has returned to show me that I made the right choice”
Featured image: Press Lucy Spraggan has released a new version of her song, ‘Sober’, in collaboration with…
Fletcher @ O2 Victoria Warehouse review – the ultimate pop star of the new generation brings proud queer-pop to Manchester
Featured image and gallery: Gracie Hall FLETCHER graces the stage of the O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester for…
The Maine @ New Century Hall review – A ‘sweet sixteen’ celebration of Arizona greats
To celebrate 16 years of their music, The Maine take the road for a limited number of shows in…
Album review: Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department – mismatched poeticism
Taylor Swift has never stopped surprising us. After her consistent release schedule since 2020’s folklore, she has…
The Warning @ Manchester Academy 2 review – Mexican sibling trio prove that music transcends language
Featured image and gallery: Gracie Hall The evening begins with American rock band Conquer Divide, a powerful…
Album review: Seagoth – How to Stay Wide Awake
Featured image: Seagoth “This album is dedicated to all of the people who can’t take a day…
Jungkook’s Top 5 Solo Tracks: An Exploration into the BTS Stars Musical Odyssey
As members of BTS embark on their military services, South Korean singer and songwriter Golden Maknae Jungkook…
How music shaped last year’s stand-out cinema
It’s been just over one month since the Oscars marked the end of another awards season. Musical performances from all the artists nominated for this year’s ‘Best Original Song’ were interspersed throughout the show, including a moment of virality from a pink-clad Ryan Gosling and his vanguard of 65 Kens. From original scores to compilation soundtracks, 2023 saw the true matrimony of sound and vision. Here are a few of the highlights.
Now & Next Tour ft. HotWax / Aziya / Duvet @ Deaf Institute review – DIY tour delivers a trilogy of formidable new talent
Featured image: Jennifer Grace UK-based music magazine DIY introduced their Now & Next Tour last year. Spanning…