Friday night at Manchester Academy opened its doors to the electrifying force that is Franz Ferdinand as they kicked off the early run of their massive world tour, storming through Ireland, Europe, and even lining up a US festival appearance…
Author: Philip Goddard
More than thirty years after they first surfed the shimmering crest of the Britpop wave, Dodgy return with a single that feels both familiar and revelatory. “It’s Not the End,” released yesterday, arrives as the second preview of Hello Beautiful,…
Y Not Festival has served up another great line up for 2026. Held at Pikehall near Buxton, it has become one of the best Festivals in the UK. This year’s line up includes Two Door Cinema Club, Reytons, The Streets,…
Heading south from Manchester to Cornwall each summer feels like crossing more than distance — it’s a change in pace, weather, and atmosphere. That contrast is part of what makes the return of the Boardmasters Festival so appealing: swapping northern…
From the 24th until the 26th July 2026, Sheffield will once again be taken over by the fantastic Tramlines Festival. Hillsborough Park plays host to 40000 people enjoying 3 days of music, art, comedy and a great selection of food…
For all the times I’ve traipsed around the musical playground that is Liverpool (a firm favourite of mine — possibly even above Manchester, but don’t tell them), I’d somehow never made it to Jacaranda Baltic. And that’s despite practically having…