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.
For the latest podcast, Bill Cummings and Jim Auton are joined by author Neil Collins. Neil is known for hosting...
Welsh stars such as Manic Street Preachers, Super Furry Animals, Stereophonics and Cerys Matthews have come together to contribute songs to...
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Things look to be warming up on several fronts this month with even a couple of UK festivals braving the...
A party on top of a party, Hyde park provided all the spectacle of the Olympics opening ceremony, with a...
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.
When: 26 – 28 August 2022 Where: Southsea Common, Portsmouth The August bank holiday weekend presents the festival-goer with a...
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I remember seeing Stereophonics open the main stage at Reading way back in ‘97 and thinking this was a band...
This week, LOTS of stuff to talk about, hence a packed column. With the BBC broadcasting a series of programmes...
We’ve been sent a few 90s band pictures, a PR bird’s eye view of the snappers, snapped! Lovely blokes being...
With Neighbourhood Weekender just months away, the indie extravaganza has released a second wave of artists.
When: 26th – 28th August Where: Southsea Common, Portsmouth From its infancy in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, Victorious Festival, now over...
A lot of stuff to get through this week. I visit HMV in Swindon for the final time and welcome...
You worn out with lists yet? The subjective lists of what was the best and worst of 2012 are done...













