Last year was potentially the busiest James have ever known, marked by new releases and extensive touring across four continents. With a UK arena tour ahead, we spoke to founding member Jim Glennie about reshaping older material and keeping their setlists full of surprises.
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More than two decades on from their debut, The Cribs return with their ninth album.
With my Songs and Gigs of the Year now sorted, I’ve turned my attention to the albums I’ve loved most over the past twelve months - and after some serious narrowing down, I’ve arrived at my top ten.
Closing the year at Manchester’s Deaf Institute, Sea Fever showcased a sound uniquely theirs - and left us excited to see where 2026 will take them.
From the long-awaited return of one of my all-time favourite bands, Scissor Sisters, to travelling across North America in pursuit of James, the live music scene has delivered unforgettable moments this year. I’ve rounded up my top ten favourites, each one a standout in its own right.
'A Complicated Woman' by Rebecca Lucy Taylor is as relentless as her career. Part memoir, part lyric sheet, part iPhone confession, it’s a raw, vulnerable dive into womanhood, creativity and self-worth. Unpolished by design, emotionally sharp and quietly brilliant - a book that sits with you long after the last page.
Nearly three decades on, Stereophonics remain at the top of their game. Fresh from scoring their ninth number one album with 'Make ‘Em Laugh, Make ‘Em Cry, Make ‘Em Wait', the band brought their 2025 arena tour to Manchester’s Co-op Arena for a standout show at the venue.
Forget Christmas and New Year’s Eve - the real highlight of the season is the arrival of End-of-Year Lists. Laura Dean takes a look back at her favourite songs of the year.
'Go Wild' reaffirms Spaceheads’ reputation as fearless sonic explorers. Across six tracks, the duo blend improvisation, technical mastery, and a playful sense of experimentation, crafting music that is both unpredictable and deeply engaging.
Spaceheads delivered yet another unforgettable performance at the Carlton Club, blending spontaneity, experimentation, and sheer musicianship in equal measure.
Lucy Spraggan has just wrapped up a UK tour, and it stands as one of her most triumphant yet.
'Nothing But Love - The Definitive Best Of' is a remarkably strong body of work, a carefully curated journey through James’ 43-year career that balances fan favourites, deep cuts, and two bold new tracks.
Galway four piece The Clockworks have revealed full details of their second studio album, 'The Entertainment', alongside its newest single, ‘Through The Looking Glass’.
2025 is proving to be a landmark year for Irish singer songwriter, Cian Ducrot. It began with a career-defining milestone - winning his first Grammy as a co-writer on SZA’s chart-topping single 'Saturn'. Now, he's continuing the momentum with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album Little Dreaming, out now on Polydor Records, and an upcoming headline tour that promises to be his biggest yet.
Renowned for his relentless work ethic and electrifying presence, Tom A. Smith has announced his signing to Fiction Records, ushering in an exciting new chapter with the release of his latest single, 'Fashion'.
















