Album Review: Richard Ashcroft – Lovin’ You
Richard Ashcroft is back, and he’s reminding us exactly why he’s one of Britain’s most enduring voices in modern music. After supporting Oasis on their stadium reunion tour across the UK - and soon to follow them on their South American dates - Ashcroft has returned to the spotlight with Lovin’ You, his seventh studio album, blending introspection, romance and the occasional musical curveball.
Album Review: Adult Leisure – The Things You Don’t Know Yet
I first came across Adult Leisure at the tail end of 2024 when I stumbled on their track Control. Within seconds, I was hooked - the glistening guitars, the emotive vocals and the way they managed to capture both joy and melancholy in a single track.
Album Review: Biffy Clyro – Futique
Biffy Clyro need little introduction. Over nearly two decades, the Scottish trio have carved out their place as one of Britain’s most vital rock bands, moving seamlessly from chaotic riffs to soaring anthems that fill arenas worldwide. Futique, their 10th studio album, is both a reflection on time and change and a reminder of why they remain so distinctive.
The Enemy – O2 Academy Bournemouth
After several rescheduled dates due to band and crew illnesses, The Enemy finally made it to Bournemouth - and it was definitely worth the wait. In a gesture that speaks volumes, the band put this show on for free, and the result was a night charged with nostalgia, the highest of energy and a sense of celebration.
Interview: REEF
Reef are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album Replenish with a UK tour, playing the record in full - a landmark moment for the Somerset rockers. I caught up with lead singer Gary Stringer to talk about revisiting those early songs in their 50s, the legacy of their biggest hits and what it feels like to still be rocking stages three decades later.
YUNGBLUD – Engine Rooms, Southampton
The room was in the palm of his hand, and when the crowd sang Zombie back at him, it was powerful and emotional - a real moment. It was genuinely moving to witness how full of love and gratitude he is for his fans, for his life, for experiences like this.
Album Review: Big Special – National Average
From the first fuzzy, bass-driven punches of THE MESS, you know NATIONAL AVERAGE isn’t just a second album…
Pale Waves Announce ‘Still Smitten’ UK & Ireland Tour
Pale Waves are hitting the road this October with their Still Smitten Tour – a heart-first run of…
The Prodigy Announce 2026 UK & Ireland Arena Tour
With Very Special Guest Carl Cox 🔥The World Heavyweight Champions are back. The Prodigy have just announced a…
Royel Otis Announce Sophomore Album ‘Hickey’
Royel Otis has confirmed the release of their highly anticipated second album, Hickey, arriving on the 22nd August…