Light It In Red/Throw Us A Line

Light It In Red/Throw Us A Line

The live event trade body the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) hosted a number of events up and down the country calling on the Government to help the event industry through the COVID-19 crisis under the banner THROW US A LINE! Seven hundred and...

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Just How Do You Do Music Photography?

Just How Do You Do Music Photography?

A long time ago in a land almost before the Coronavirus, I wrote a couple of articles about music photography; specifically, Why I Became A Music Photographer and How I Became A Music Photographer. I promised a final tome: how to actually do the music photography....

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Just How Did I Become A Music Photographer?

Just How Did I Become A Music Photographer?

A few days ago, I wrote about the reason I decided I wanted to try my hand at music photography. If you’ve not seen that post, you can catch up with it here. If you have read it, you’ll know that having explained the why, I intended following up with the how. Strap...

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Just Why Did I Become A Music Photographer?

Just Why Did I Become A Music Photographer?

With the country heading into lockdown and an absence of live music to enjoy, sadly, us music photographers suddenly find we’ve got excess time on our hands. For this music photographer, a cough that doesn’t want to quit means I’ve really got excess time on my hands....

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Five Rock Songs That Changed The World

Five Rock Songs That Changed The World

Rock is meant to shake things up. Underneath the rebellious attitude, the look, and the notoriety of rock stars are souls and hearts screaming for change in the world. Occasionally, this manifests as historic moments in rock, birthing hits that forever shift the...

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Albums Of The Year 2019

Albums Of The Year 2019

Perfection from the British-Ugandan soul man. It would take a lot to topple Home Again and Love & Hate, but his third release has done - and some. Beneath melancholic soul, jazz, gospel choirs, dizzying guitars and samples including from civil rights campaigner...

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Corella (Charles Agall)

Corella Unleash Explosive New Single ‘Thunder Strike’ Ahead Of ‘A Beautiful World To Lose’

Manchester indie-rock favourites Corella have shared the thunderous new single Thunder Strike, offering another powerful preview of their forthcoming second album, A Beautiful World To Lose, due for release on 18th September.

Angus & Julia Stone @ Koko (Abigail Shii)

Angus & Julia Stone Transform KOKO Into A Spiritual Karaoke Bar

On a sizzling hot evening in London’s Camden Town, ARIA Award-winning Angus & Julia Stone left a packed KOKO completely spellbound. The Sydney-born sibling duo are back with their seventh studio record Karaoke Bar on 4th September, its title track already released alongside Monroe and stoking excitement for the album’s arrival.

The Cheap Thrills (Liam Maxwell)

The Cheap Thrills Announce Debut Album ‘Keep Cheap’ And Extensive UK Tour

Liverpool indie favourites The Cheap Thrills have announced details of their long-awaited debut album, Keep Cheap, arriving on 18th September 2026. Alongside the album announcement, the band have unveiled an extensive run of UK headline dates this autumn, plus a series of special instore performances to celebrate the release.

Thee Sacred Souls @ Somerset House Summer Series 2026 (Abigail Shii)

Thee Sacred Souls Bring Timeless Soul To A Sold-Out Somerset House Summer Series 2026

There are few places in London quite like the Somerset House Summer Series. As live music settings go, the historic courtyard strikes a near-perfect balance between festival atmosphere and city convenience. You get golden-hour sunshine, open skies and an enthusiastic crowd, but without the mud, endless walks back to the station or logistical headaches that come with many outdoor events. Instead, it’s a quick Tube ride home after an evening of world-class music.

Self Defense Family - Reclusion single artwork

Self Defense Family Return With First New Music In Six Years As ‘Reclusion’ Signals A New Chapter

After six years without new material, Self Defense Family have broken their silence with the release of Reclusion, the band’s first new single since 2020 and their first fresh studio recording in six years.

Breaking Benjamin @ O2 Academy Brixton (Abigail Shii)

Breaking Benjamin Dance With The Devil At O2 Academy Brixton

Hard rock heavyweights Breaking Benjamin performed to a sold out crowd on their return to the UK in a sweltering auditorium in South London which only added to the passion, intensity and emotion of the night.

Fantastic Negrito (Roberta Paolucci)

Fantastic Negrito Captures The Power Of Live Performance On New Album ‘Alive!’

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Fantastic Negrito is celebrating the raw energy of live music with the release of his new live album, Alive!, arriving this Friday, 17th July. Ahead of the album’s release, the acclaimed Californian artist has shared the live version of Honest Man, offering another taste of a record that strips away studio polish in favour of spontaneity, emotion and the irreplaceable connection between performer and audience.

The Samurai Seven (Press)

The Samurai Seven Return With New Single ‘Duck And Cover’ And Announce ‘Make It Real’ EP

Oxford indie-punk favourites The Samurai Seven continue their long-awaited return with the release of their new single Duck And Cover, while also announcing their forthcoming four-track EP, Make It Real, due for release on 11th September. The track follows Punching Down, the band’s first new music in more than 25 years, and marks another step in what has become one of the more unexpected and welcome reunions on the UK alternative scene.

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