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Folk Bitch Trio – Deaf Institute, Manchester
It’s a Sunday night, and a sold-out crowd is ready and waiting for the Folk Bitch Trio. It’s the second time the band have performed in Manchester, and it certainly won’t be the last.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – The Crossing, Birmingham
Perth’s most mental musicians, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, have returned to the UK for a double album tour.
Album Review: DEADLETTER – Existence is Bliss
I started this year genuinely excited about three albums due to arrive on our collective musical horizons: ‘Of the Earth’ by Shabaka Hutchings, ‘Honora’ by Flea and ‘Existence is Bliss’ by DEADLETTER.
Album Review: Gorillaz – The Mountain
Gorillaz, as a concept, has never been short of anything but ‘outside of the box,' and this latest of their nine albums is perhaps their most ambitious yet. It takes the listener into a realm previously untouched by Damon Albarn, who founded the ‘virtual band’ in 1998 to explore musical avenues outside of the Britpop scene that Blur left him in.
Of Monsters and Men – Bristol Beacon
A full house at the Bristol Beacon welcomed Of Monsters and Men on Friday, bringing The Mouse Parade tour into a venue built for clarity and balance. In a room that rewards detail, the Icelandic seven-piece delivered a performance that felt both expansive and tightly controlled.
The Covasettes – O2 Institute, Birmingham
2026 is a big year for many people, but in the case of Manchester-based indie band The Covasettes, 2026 is the biggest year of their career.
Album Review: Mumford & Sons – Prizefighter
What instantly stands ‘Prizefighter’ out is that it’s a record jam-packed with collaborations from some A-list artists (Chris Stapleton, Gracie Abrams, Hozier and Gigi Perez) who all add their own voice and make it varied enough to be worth a listen.
Alex Spencer – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
What were you doing when you were 19? Chances are, 99% of people won’t have achieved the things that Alex Spencer has already done. From humble beginnings busking on Market Street in Manchester at the age of 12, to playing major festivals like Neighbourhood Weekender and TRNSMT, and even performing at the Etihad Stadium, the Barcelona-born Mancunian (and no, he’s not a relative of Pep Guardiola!) has experienced things that most musicians could only ever dream of.
DMA’s – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The Manchester crowds have a lot of love for the band, and this was proven through the phenomenal demand for a second night.
Counterparts – Bristol Electric
Canadian metalcore band Counterparts tears Bristol a new one with a stacked support lineup and heals the hearts of the jilted lovers.