Interview – Heather McDowall
Thomas Needham interviews acoustic, folk-pop artist, Heather McDowall ahead of the release of her new album ‘The Closing Hours’ this Friday (17/04/26) Featuring photography by […]
Gig Review – Amy Dx at Firebug, Friday 20th March 2026
This local band has been making waves recently. The vocals were clear and the music engaging. It was an enjoyable set that went down well with the audience.
Gig Review – Bones Ate Arfa at The Soundhouse, Friday 6th March 2026
The guitarist shredded and chopped with purpose, providing backing vocals to fill out the sound. The bass often had an effect that raised the pitch, mimicking a guitar to provide even more muscle to keep things moving at breakneck speed.
Preview – Martin Stephenson & The Daintees (acoustic trio) at Firebug, Fri 10th April 2026
Stephenson is famously “un-categorisable.” One moment you’re hearing a delicate finger-picked folk ballad, and the next, he’s launching into a sun-drenched piece of rootsy pop or a gritty punk-tinged rocker.
Inside American Pie
Gig review – Inside American Pie at Curve, Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
