Essential Listening: New music releases in November 2022

30th Nov 2022 10:00am

Listen to 30 of the best releases of November 2022 and discover more about the tracks featured in our latest Essential Listening playlist

Kendrick Lamar: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers- Track by Track review

13th May 2022 5:26pm

We check out the new album from Kendrick Lamar as the greatest rapper in the world returns.

Alfresco 2018 review

29th May 2018 8:15pm

Despite an electrical storm and some industrial strength mosquitos, Manu Ekanayake's still glad he braved those rave woods.

The Hoosiers - Texfest 2018

7th Feb 2018 11:30am

The Hoosiers are an English pop rock band formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2003 and relocated to Bracknell, Berkshire. The band consists of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Alan Sharland

Islington Mill faces licence review

6th Jan 2017 11:10am

Find out how you can help save one of the UK's most important arts and culture venues here.

2016 review with Alfresco Festival organiser Mark Davis

28th Dec 2016 1:00pm

The man behind Alfresco Festival gives his verdict on Bowie, Brexit and the continued growth of his festival as he looks back at 2016.

Dot to Dot festival Manchester review

3rd Jun 2016 5:15pm

Taking place on the cusp of the festival season kick off each May bank holiday, Dot to Dot festival gives the opportunity to leave the wellies and tents behind for a day of music in the city - Sam Fawcett reviews.

James Blake at Village Underground review

25th May 2016 10:14am

Ben Jolley gets a first look in on new album 'The Colour In Anything' played out in a live setting.

End of Year Roundup: Chris Carney (Threshold)

9th Dec 2015 10:43am

For the second in our series of end of year roundups, we spoke to Threshold Festival's Chris Carney about his 2015.

End of Year Round Up: Mark 'Chinny' Davis (Alfresco/Cowbell)

3rd Dec 2015 1:30pm

We caught up with Alfresco and Cowbell Radio main man Mark 'Chinny' Davis to look back on an eventful 2015.

Ivan Smagghe Interview: From Belgium with love

4th Nov 2015 11:22am

Ahead of his gig at Islington Mill, Ivan Smagghe explains his case to Mike Boorman for why we should be indebted to Belgium.

Daniel Steinberg 'Left-handed' album review

21st Oct 2015 5:22pm

Ste Knight talks us through Daniel Steingberg's genre-fluttering third album 'Left-Handed'.

Hidden Charms unearthed as a band to rev up rock for their generation

23rd Aug 2015 2:53pm

Charming the socks off the jam-packed room at The Lyric Theatre last Thursday, Feb. 18 was the latest quartet to come out of London, Hidden Charms. They haven?t blown up yet, but you can be sure the British are coming.

Venue Focus: Islington Mill in Salford

22nd Jun 2015 5:00pm

Islington Mill is a unique creative space situated in Salford - see what the venue has in store for the coming months.

Cowbell presents The All Dayer

19th Jun 2015 10:15am

Cowbell Radio unleash one of their biggest parties yet at Antwerp Mansion on August 1st.