Music: The Pigeon Detectives Interview

Having just released their third album Up, Guards And At Em! back in April of this year, popular Yorkshire five-piece The Pigeon Detectives are currently gearing up for an extensive European tour, but we managed to catch up with the … Continue reading

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Gigs: Twin Atlantic Review – Manchester Academy, Thursday May 5th 2011

Two storming support acts get the crowd buzzing and the venue is filled with excited anticipation. Hysteria, a willing mosh-pit and countless music-loving fans await the arrival of Twin Atlantic, a powerful rock four piece from Glasgow. After touring as … Continue reading

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Listen to the brand new Beastie Boys album a week early

With the notable exception of their instrumental opus The Mix-Up from 2007, the Beastie Boys haven’t released a proper new album since To the 5 Buroughs launched back in 2003, and their latest record has a genesis that is nothing … Continue reading

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Get the brand new Gorillaz album for just £6.99… for one day only!

Unless you are a member of the official Gorillaz fan-club, the band’s brand new album The Fall might seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Initially released as an exclusive download that was only available to those fan-club members, the … Continue reading

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Live Music Review: The Cult + Masters of Reality + Romance @ Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

After seeing The Cult a few times now, I always know they are bound to put on some interesting openers Continue reading

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Win the chance to experience Imelda May’s ideal day out in Dublin

Dublin born Imelda May is the talk of the town thanks to her recently released album “Mayhem” which has received rave reviews. Her unique “rockabilly” style and her exceptional songwriting ability are a credit to her success. So to celebrate … Continue reading

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Live Music Review: Goo Goo Dolls @ O2 Academy Birmingham

Thursday November 11th, 2010 It’s been four years since we heard anything new from the Goo Goo Dolls – obviously not counting its greatest hits compilation released in 2008. Not many bands can boast over 20 years in the biz … Continue reading

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Live music review: Joe Satriani @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham

Saturday 23rd October 2010 Joe Satriani.  It’s a name synonymous with all things guitar.  From his highly acclaimed 1987 album, Surfing with the Alien, to his more recent work in super group, Chickenfoot, Satriani is a Grammy award winning, mega … Continue reading

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Live music review: Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour Tour @ Birmingham NIA

Thursday 28th October 2010 It’s a tour that promised to rip a new hole in the proverbial buttocks of the UK.  And from the showing I saw in Birmingham, Avenged Sevenfold and Stone Sour kept their word.  The NIA was … Continue reading

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