Labrinth Announces Cosmic Opera Act II Album and the Undoing Tour Coming off two Coachella performances, new album out May 29, 2026 Seven-city U.S. summer tour pairs headline dates with live orchestral performances Labrinth will release Cosmic Opera Act II on May 29, 2026, and launch the Undoing tour, a seven-city U.S. run opening July [more…]
OMDOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Summer Of Hits comes to Dreamland Margate Saturday 25th July on the famous Scenic Stage Announcing Special Guest Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey Plus Peter Hook & The LightAndrew Cushin TICKETS Synth-pop legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), are bringing the hits to Dreamland in Margate, so bring your [more…]
The 10th edition of their legendary winter tour Unveil heartfelt message to fans written and directed by guitarist Paul Bank Following a huge run of success that has seen them secure two UK Number 1 albums in 2024 with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold, and as they celebrate 30 years of A Maximum High and their [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre Robert Jon & The Wreck are a 5 – piece Southern / Blues / Rock n Roll juggernaut from Orange County, Southern California who came to our attention in 2011, they have been steadily building a loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic with their electrifying shows that [more…]
At a sold-out O2 Academy Oxford, Skindred prove that even in their most stripped-back setting, their genre-defying sound and infectious energy remain utterly unstoppable. Review An Images by Ali Burman The queues outside O2 Academy Oxford on April 17, 2026, told you everything you needed to know before a single note had [more…]
VENUE – The Waterloo, Blackpool DATE – 2nd April 2026 Words and Pictures – Graeme Wright Another Thursday were the opening act for Ward XVI at The Waterloo in Blackpool and they were a totally new outfit to me. They operate out of Blackpool itself so this was a home town gig, [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre The Karma Effect are a South London rock n roll 5 – piece who are becoming the UK’s Masthead of new young bands bringing irresistable melody, raw soul & huge rock n roll choruses screaming into 2026. The boys brought us their kick – ass self titled album [more…]
Where – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton When – 11th April 2026 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Mayor Fest, Wolverhampton, is now in its tenth year, and this three-day event continues to show why it has become such a favourite on the grassroots rock calendar. Last night at The Giffard Arms was a [more…]
Single – Isn’t It Strange Release Date 17th April 2026 Review by Linda McDermott Matt Jones and The Bobs first came together in Southwest Virginia in 2011 while studying at Radford University. With a shared love of Americana, roots music and classic rock, they built a sound based on honest songwriting and [more…]
Words and Photos by Dave Martin/Faversham Photography Since reviewing From Ashes to New’s Deluxe Blackout album a couple of years ago, I have been hooked on their music so when their first UK gig was announced I jumped at the chance to review the dynamic Pennsylvanian five piece. Supporting the Nu-metallers, were [more…]
After numerous world tours, ten full length albums, and globally recognised acclaim, unstoppable groove metal masters DEVILDRIVER bore full speed ahead. Today, the band announce their explosive eleventh full length, Strike And Kill, out July 10, 2026 via Napalm Records. With the brutal lineup of frontman and mastermind Dez Fafara, virtuoso guitar duo Alex Lee [more…]
Following a widely celebrated appearance during Grammy® weekend that captivated audiences and industry leaders alike, the upcoming An Evening With Art Garfunkel tour will bring one of the most iconic voices in American music back to stages across the country in a series of magical evenings not to be missed. There will be four [more…]
Labrinth Announces Cosmic Opera Act II Album and the Undoing Tour Coming off two Coachella performances, new album out May 29, 2026 Seven-city U.S. summer tour pairs headline dates with live orchestral performances Labrinth will release Cosmic Opera Act II on May 29, 2026, and launch the Undoing tour, a seven-city U.S. run opening July [more…]
OMDOrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Summer Of Hits comes to Dreamland Margate Saturday 25th July on the famous Scenic Stage Announcing Special Guest Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey Plus Peter Hook & The LightAndrew Cushin TICKETS Synth-pop legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), are bringing the hits to Dreamland in Margate, so bring your [more…]
The 10th edition of their legendary winter tour Unveil heartfelt message to fans written and directed by guitarist Paul Bank Following a huge run of success that has seen them secure two UK Number 1 albums in 2024 with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold, and as they celebrate 30 years of A Maximum High and their [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre Robert Jon & The Wreck are a 5 – piece Southern / Blues / Rock n Roll juggernaut from Orange County, Southern California who came to our attention in 2011, they have been steadily building a loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic with their electrifying shows that [more…]
At a sold-out O2 Academy Oxford, Skindred prove that even in their most stripped-back setting, their genre-defying sound and infectious energy remain utterly unstoppable. Review An Images by Ali Burman The queues outside O2 Academy Oxford on April 17, 2026, told you everything you needed to know before a single note had [more…]
VENUE – The Waterloo, Blackpool DATE – 2nd April 2026 Words and Pictures – Graeme Wright Another Thursday were the opening act for Ward XVI at The Waterloo in Blackpool and they were a totally new outfit to me. They operate out of Blackpool itself so this was a home town gig, [more…]
Review By Darren McIntyre The Karma Effect are a South London rock n roll 5 – piece who are becoming the UK’s Masthead of new young bands bringing irresistable melody, raw soul & huge rock n roll choruses screaming into 2026. The boys brought us their kick – ass self titled album [more…]
Where – KK’s Steelmill, Wolverhampton When – 11th April 2026 Review and Photographs by Linda McDermott Mayor Fest, Wolverhampton, is now in its tenth year, and this three-day event continues to show why it has become such a favourite on the grassroots rock calendar. Last night at The Giffard Arms was a [more…]
