Samhain Ritual: folk artistry and connection at Earth, Hackney
As Halloween morphs into an ever-more garish orgy of plastic spiders, eyeballs and and other assorted landfill, how much more satisfying it is to turn to its more ancient and spiritual side. Samhain, the ancient Gaelic festival, marks the end of the Celtic year, it’s a time when ‘the veil between the supernatural and the physical…
Read MoreSmote, Slow Knife and DJ Sie Norfolk at The Golden Lion, Todmorden – tickets
Smote are an unforgettable sonic presence, a near religious experience and seeing the band at The Golden Lion will be sure to be an intimate experience. With Slow Knife – Noir jazz meets ham horror rock and eclectic vinyl DJ Sie Norfolk. Smote played an unforgettable set at End of the Road festival this year…
Read MoreUpchuck, Ratboys, Partydozen: Pitchfork Music Festival photo gallery
Pitchfork Music Festival took over Village Underground for a fantastic and pretty loud night with Party Dozen, Ratboys and Upchuck. First on stage were Sidney-based Party Dozen, a duo on drums and sax, whipping things into a frenzy. Chicago band Ratboys played a blinder of a set with an avalanche of rippling country-tinged guitars, all…
Read MoreShip Says Om releases EP “Dream Journal”
Berkeley-based artist Jenny Gillespie Mason, who records under the name Ship Says Om, invites listeners into her serene and introspective world with her new release, Dream Journal. The six-track collection takes the listener through ambient folk, shamanic rhythms, and Celtic-tinged melodies. Each piece drifts through an evolving landscape of tone and emotion. The instrumentation create…
Read MoreThe Weather Station release two new songs; the tour continues
An artist who always sparks our interest is Canadian singer songwriter Tamara Lindeman, creator of The Weather Station. She pens thoughtful and unusual compositions, often with warm jazz-infused instrumentation, and her last two albums, Ignorance and Humanhood, are staggeringly beautiful. So we are delighted to have two new works to listen to, songs that she…
Read MoreCafe Mambo Ibiza – Classics In the City tickets
Get ready for a night of pure magic as Cafe Mambo Ibiza ‘Classics In The City’ comes to Epic Studios in Norwich on Saturday 20th December 2025. Known for creating legendary party experiences, Cafe Mambo Ibiza is bringing its unique blend of timeless dance music, vibrant energy, and world-class DJs to Norwich! A Celebration of Dance ClassicsCafe Mambo Ibiza is…
Read MoreWet Leg announce summer shows
Wet Leg fans – we have news. They have announced their biggest headline shows to date, performing at iconic outdoor venues in Manchester, Leeds and London in July 2026, with special guests English Teacher. The three-date run begins at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on 8th July, followed by Leeds Millenium Square on the 9th, concluding at London’s Alexandra Palace Park on 10th July. Tickets go on…
Read MoreAnna Calvi duet with Perfume Genius and live show
It has been a while since we heard from Anna Calvi so it’s good to see her back. Her passionate, operatic vocals add a unique, haunting intensity to her compositions. Anna’s unique appeal widened after she composed and performed the musical scores score for seasons 5 and 6 of BBC’s Peaky Blinders, whose final episode aired in…
Read MoreCat Burns album launch, Liverpool
Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Cat Burns in support of their new album ‘How to be Human’. It takes place on Friday 31st October, at the Jacaranda Baltic, timings are 8:30pm til 10:00pm (Performance starts 9:15pm) Cat’s currently taking the castle and its residents by storm in Celebrity Traitors. And she’s proving to…
Read MoreMagnetic Skies ‘Everything’s Alright’ final single before Fragments album release
The second, long-awaited album by darkwave synthpop supremos Magnetic Skies called Fragments will be out on 7th November. Till then we’ve been listening to singles from the upcoming release and the final drop, Everything’s Alright is out today. Front man Simon Kent has this to say about the single: “This is the most hopeful, positive track on the…
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