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LIVE REVIEW: THOSE DAMN CROWS RETURN TO FILL THAT GOD SHAPED HOLE!
Support: James Bruner, Autumn Kings Venue: Leeds University Stylus Date: October 2025 Rating: ★★★★★ When Those Damn Crows roll into town, you can count on two things: thunderous riffs and an audience ready to roar right back at them. At Leeds University’s Stylus, the Welsh rock heavyweights proved once again why they’re one of the UK’s brightest live forces — delivering a set brimming with passion, grit, and that unmistakable Crows swagger. Rolling in to the fair city of
2 days ago3 min read


The Confession and Chaos: An Interview with Haiden Henderson on the Tension Deluxe EP
The rising pop sensation expands his intensely personal story with the deluxe edition of Tension , opening up about shared heartbreak, finding community, and the awkward honesty that fuels his ambition. The vampire aesthetic synonymous with Haiden Henderson —all sharp lyricism, leather jackets, and an intentional, moody gloom is the perfect reflection of an artist who pours the most vital parts of his soul into his music. His recent project, the Tension EP (and its newly rel
7 days ago8 min read


Album Review: Ash ‘Ad Astra’
Irish rock band Ash have returned with ‘Ad Astra’, a colourful and energetic record featuring a mix of indie rock, power pop, and electronic synth that comes together to create a very solid album perfect for fans of the 90s rock sound. The album kicks off with ‘Zarathustra’, an instrumental that mixes the original theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey with an exciting indie guitar riff. It sets the tone for the album well: punchy rock bangers with a theme of space and stars tucke
Nov 12 min read


PALE WAVES GIG – FIRE STATION, SUNDERLAND - 13th October 2025
Photography By Sam Wall On October 13 th , Manchester rock quartet Pale Waves opened their ‘Still Smitten’ tour in the North East with an impeccable set at Sunderland’s Fire Station. The Fire Station is a fantastic venue, intimate without being cramped, right in the heart of the city. I’ve always preferred smaller venues for the atmosphere they create – making you feel as though you’re on stage with the artist themselves. With general admission seating and standing, fans cou
Oct 264 min read


Surviving Squid Game: The Experience in London. Yes, surviving!
From the moment we entered the lobby at the venue in the ExCel London (Royal Docks), it all felt very, VERY REAL - we truly felt like participants gearing up for something big. The welcome team greeted us, handed us our bibs and wristbands, and the set-design pulled us in immediately: the dormitory block, the neon lighting, the giant red guards looming overhead ... What we LOVED The Red Light, Green Light game was genuinely tense. When the doll mentiones "red light" twice i
Oct 251 min read


The Divine Comedy at barbican in London
From the moment Neil Hannon and his six‑piece ensemble stepped onto the stage at the Barbican, there was a sense that something both celebratory and deeply personal was about to unfold. This was more than a concert; it was a journey through time, feeling and memory, held together by craftsmanship, wit, and a voice that still surprises in its clarity and warmth. Hannon’s stage presence is quietly charismatic: sharp‑suited, mildly theatrical but never ostentatious. He greets th
Oct 182 min read


Kingfishr: Finding Their Halcyon
On a damp September morning in London, Kingfishr are still buzzing from the night before. The Irish trio, made up of Eddie (vocals/guitar), McGoo (bass), and Fitz (drums) have just come off stage from another sold-out UK show, and instead of nursing hangovers or catching up on sleep, they’re sitting down to talk about Halcyon, their long-awaited debut album. It’s a moment they’ve been building towards since they first emerged in 2021 with their soaring folk-rock sound: stormy
Oct 174 min read


THE MAGIC MOD: Rock 'N' Rolls Favourite Magician
THE MAGIC MOD – aka Ben Taylor – is a card magician and entertainer of huge esteem who can proudly count himself as a member of the exclusive Magic Circle fraternity. Born in Crawley in South London, he now lives in Belfast and has previously supported The Libertines, Paul Weller and The Brian Jonestown Massacre on tour, all people he can now call friends alongside the likes of Liam Gallagher, Shaun Ryder and Rick Witter. Ben has appeared on Sky Sports Soccer AM , considers
Oct 162 min read


Pins Await Wild Night in Newcastle
Manchester’s own PINS will embark on a highly anticipated UK tour this month to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their critically...
Oct 103 min read


From Tokyo to Copenhagen: The Journey Behind Studio Arhoj’s Playful & Unique Ceramics
In this interview, we sit down with the visionary behind Studio Arhoj, a ceramics studio that blends Japanese and Scandinavian influences...
Oct 73 min read


The Big Bacon has just arrived at Honest Burgers
In a small Brixton kitchen back in 2011, two friends set out to make burgers the honest way but also simple, British, and built around great ingredients. That’s how Honest Burgers began: with a love for local produce, handmade chips, and a promise to keep things real. What started as one tiny restaurant has grown into a nationwide favourite, but their passion for quality, craft, and flavour has never changed. This October, Honest Burgers are serving up their latest seasonal s
Sep 301 min read


Review: Meininger Hotel in Paris, France
For travelers exploring Paris, the Meininger Hotel offers an experience that sits somewhere between a budget-friendly hostel and a...
Sep 302 min read


Introducing the CDJ-3000X: AlphaTheta’s next-generation professional DJ player
Empowering creative freedom with cloud and streaming support Meet the CDJ-3000X, the next-generation flagship professional DJ player...
Sep 245 min read


Self Esteem – Newcastle O2 City Hall - 18th September 2025
Photo By Sam Wall Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known as Self Esteem, brought her A Complicated Woman tour to Newcastle’s O2 City Hall on...
Sep 242 min read


WASP Retracing Their Footsteps 40 Years On”
Interview – Blackie Lawless from WASP Words by Adam Kennedy Adam Kennedy speaks with WASP frontman Blackie Lawless ahead of the band’s...
Sep 244 min read


Sobertober Spotlight: CleanCo's Revolutionary Alcohol-Free Spirits Are Changing the Game 🍸
Let's talk about something that's been quietly revolutionising how we think about drinking – and it couldn't have come at a better time...
Sep 245 min read


Rodial's First-Ever Cream Blush: Why I'm Actually Excited About This Launch
You know how sometimes a brand you've been quietly following for years suddenly drops something that makes you stop scrolling? That's...
Sep 243 min read


My Noughty Haircare Journey: From Blonde Straight Hair to Embracing Natural Waves
Sometimes the best discoveries happen when we're ready for change. That's exactly what happened when I took Noughty's simple hair quiz...
Sep 245 min read


Apple Music Support Added to Rekordbox And All-in-one DJ Systems OMNIS-DUO and XDJ-AZ
Day by day, AlphaTheta is continuing to be at the forefront of innovation as it makes meaningful contributions to the world through...
Sep 164 min read


Thieves of Liberty Mark Their Return with New Single and Deluxe Album
Thieves of Liberty - Photo: © Adam Kennedy Thieves of Liberty stormed the first half of the year with tours and supports alongside the...
Sep 122 min read
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