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REVIEW: Lord Huron at Manchester O2 Apollo
LA-based alternative folk group, Lord Huron, took to the O2 Manchester Apollo stage for an evening of three acts consisting of time travelling tunes, and superb storytelling.

Natasha Judge
Sep 243 min read


REVIEW: Oasis five night residence at Heaton Park Manchester
Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, have reunited as Oasis, and have been performing to crowds of 80,000 for five nights at Heaton Park, Manchester. The brothers certainly have not looked back in anger, and realised that they need each other - as track ‘Acquiesce’ signposts, and put on a belter of a comeback.

Natasha Judge
Jul 184 min read


Jeff Lynne’s ELO takes final performance to Manchester - REVIEW
Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘Over and Out’ tour took its closing performance to Manchester at the Co-op Live arena. The ‘Over and Out’ tour was due...

Natasha Judge
Jul 153 min read


REVIEW: Richard Hawley Live from York Museum Gardens
Richard Hawley and band took Coles Corner to the York Museum Gardens this weekend, for an evening of vintage tracks of nostalgia, love, and loss, amongst the St Mary’s Abbey ruins.
In recognition of the Sheffield musician’s album - Coles Corner, turning 20 this year, the album was performed in full for the first time, accompanied by a string section.

Natasha Judge
Jul 63 min read


Sam Fender’s three night masterclass at St James Park
Sam Fender and band performed three sold out nights at St James Park, Newcastle, totalling over 150,000 fans attendance over the weekend.

Natasha Judge
Jun 184 min read


REVIEW: Kaiser Chiefs celebrate anniversary at Temple Newsam
Leeds royalty Kaiser Chiefs delivered an evening of indie rock classics, with special guests, to celebrate 20 years since their debut album - Employment. Temple Newsam welcomed a line up of different nostalgic indie acts before the showstopper five piece band welcomed riots and angry mobs - all whilst never missing a beat!

Natasha Judge
Jun 34 min read


Live at Leeds in the Park - REVIEW
Festival season is now upon us, with fields and parks nationwide preparing to open for some of the biggest names and upcoming stars in the music industry making the line ups. We kicked off our gig season at Live at Leeds in the Park, - a day festival based at Temple Newsam.

Natasha Judge
May 275 min read


Haim return with new music and UK tour dates
Califorian musical sister trio have returned to the music scene with three singles, just in time for Haim summer.
Sisters Danielle, Este and Alana are back with new tunes in readiness for a new album - ‘I Quit’.

Natasha Judge
May 72 min read


REVIEW: Mary Wallopers at Leeds O2 Academy
The Mary Wallopers did not disappoint in starting the St Patrick’s Day celebrations as they took to a packed gig in Leeds.

Natasha Judge
Mar 183 min read


Sam Fender People Watching - Album Review
The third studio album from the North Shields musician is nothing short of a lyrically beautiful collection of storytelling tracks.

Natasha Judge
Feb 223 min read


Sam Fender takes People Watching tour to two nights in Manchester
Geordie singer-songwriter Sam Fender took to the Co Op Live stage for two sold out nights in Manchester last week.

Natasha Judge
Dec 10, 20242 min read


MTV EMAs 2024: Live from Manchester Co-op Live
Manchester’s new Co Op Live venue was the host of this year's MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).

Natasha Judge
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Blossoms master the headline spot at Wythenshawe Park
Stockport’s finest took to a crowd of 30,000 at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester this bank holiday weekend for a night of groovy tunes,...

Natasha Judge
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Green Day kick off UK tour with Manchester Old Trafford show - Review
Much adored American rock band - Green Day took to a sold out gig at Emirates Old Trafford, in Manchester this weekend.

Natasha Judge
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Review: Blossoms drop new single - What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?
Blossoms have dropped a new single - What Can I Say After I’m Sorry? this month.
The new track is full of groove and as the music video hig

Natasha Judge
May 10, 20241 min read


New Release Rundown: April Tunes
As another month comes to a close and springtime is in full spring - a variety of new tunes have been released in April. It has been a...

Natasha Judge
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Record Store Day 2024 - What to expect and exclusive releases
Record Store Day (RSD) is taking place on Saturday, April 20, at over 270 independent record stores around the UK and beyond. The day...

Natasha Judge
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Declan McKenna takes the beach to Manchester O2 Apollo - Review
Declan McKenna delivered a masterful indie gig, at a sold out Manchester O2 Apollo, last night. The signer songwriter took to stage, with...

Natasha Judge
Apr 6, 20242 min read


Everything Everything perform at Leeds Stylus - Gig Review
Everything Everything took to a sold out stage on Wednesday evening, at Leeds Stylus venue. The band are back on the road, after the...

Natasha Judge
Mar 28, 20242 min read


UK Summer festivals rundown
The summer that sees the return of the Euros, Olympics, Wimbledon - and a potential general election, is also home to a multitude of...

Natasha Judge
Mar 22, 20246 min read
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