A new album and UK November tour for the folk-based artist Sam Burton is a new name to me, and I was instantly captivated by his expressive, emotion-laden vocals on this retro-sounding number. Comforting yet melancholic. He has just shared the title-track of his forthcoming album Fairweather Friend, set for release on October 30 on Captured Tracks. Fairweather Friend explores…
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Darkwave synth pop band Magnetic Skies have an upcoming London gig in December, at The Grace, Highbury Corner. Magnetic Skies first came to our attention in 2023 with dreamy and anthemic track You Shine On. The popping synth opening notes immediately transport you back to the ’80s, evoking shades of Depeche Mode. There’s a overriding…
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Catchy indie-pop band Pale Blue Eyes are reappearing at The Golden Lion, Todmorden, on September 17th for a gig, along with Warm Parts and DJ Richard Norris. The band will be releasing their second EP – New Colours, on Golden Lion Sounds as a 12″ vinyl and digital The EP also features three remixes by…
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Thursday 15th October 2026, FORGE in Sheffield. 7pm-11pm Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Takuya Nakamura moved to the United States in 1990 to study under the legendary jazz theorist and composer George Russell at the New England Conservatory of Music. Under Russell’s tutelage, Nakamura honed his craft and developed a profound understanding of jazz theory and composition, which…
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Experimental and highly inventive artists Clinic have announced a new album: Wild In The Streets, set for release on October 30th (Domino Records). They have just released a taster in the form of the single, You And I. At one time with four members, they now consist of duo Ade Blackburn and Jonathan Hartley. Clinic…
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They know how to pump out the bangers and get the crowds going. Fat Dog’s latest track has just been released as festival season draws to a close. Call It What You Want was debuted at Woofstock show in Bermondsey (see the video, below). Call It What You Want suits the flamboyant frontman Joe Evans,…
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The tent may be packed away but festivals are carrying on at venues around the country throughout autumn and winter. From all-dayers to weekenders, from city events embracing a multitude of grassroots venues, to small, specialised gatherings in pubs up and down the land. Designed to give you an uplifting festival experience even in the…
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London band Little Grandad appeared at King’s Cross Summer Sounds free festival this year. It’s hardly surprising that this talented group of musicians have risen so quickly through the ranks – gorgeous harmonies and heartfelt songs that lean towards Americana are their stock in trade. It was only earlier this year that I saw them supporting…
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Jacaranda Records presents an intimate DJ set with Ezra Collective in celebration of their new album ‘Here Because of Hope.’ Thursday 17th September 2026 This takes place at the Jacaranda Baltic in Liverpool, from 7:00pm til 9:00pm (Performance starts 8:00pm) This is a 18+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (1:1 ratio) Albums can be…
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A State of Trance London lands at Drumsheds on Saturday 14th November 2026 for the first-ever indoor ASOT festival in the UK, celebrating 25 years of one of electronic music’s most iconic global brands. Headlined by Armin van Buuren, this landmark edition brings the full scale of A State of Trance to one of London’s…
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