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Live Review: Julie Odell + The Antlers, EartH, Dalston, London – 11th March 2026

March 19, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

Evolutionary Arts Hackney (EartH), a converted Art Deco cinema, is now a thriving arts centre, promoting innovative and cross-cultural art. It is an appropriate place to host artists who hail from New Orleans and New York […]

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026

March 16, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

The Hanging Stars have a way of grabbing your attention. On the strength of the soundcheck at The Rambling Roots Review last April, their merch stand was breached and several records purchased, even before the set […]

Live Review: Eagles, Sphere, Las Vegas – 27th February 2026

March 13, 2026 Peter Thompson 6

When you’re due to be in Sin City for a sporting occasion and realise that the stars are very much aligned, meaning your visit coincides with one of the weekend dates of the residency by Eagles […]

Holly Carter live at Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire - 1st March 2026

Live Review: Holly Carter, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 1st March 2026

March 10, 2026 Graeme Tait 4

There is a sense of civility about teatime concerts on a Sunday. They fit in perfectly with the presumed ambience and relaxed pace. Sunday papers lazily perused, Sunday lunch heartily devoured, and still time for an […]

Live Review: Maggie May Treanor + Steady Habits, Betsey Trotwood, London – 1st March 2026

March 9, 2026 Ben Yelton 2

A first visit to the tiny Betsey Trotwood – a charming old-school pub a short, scenic walk from King’s Cross – felt like the perfect setting for an intimate evening of americana. Somehow, they have fitted […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

July 14, 2026 0

A couple of years ago I saw James Hodder perform in the basement room of Farringdon’s Betsey Trotwood, supporting Casey Neill and Jerry Joseph. This spatially challenged, cosy venue facilitates close proximity to the artists and […]

Live Review: Julie Odell + The Antlers, EartH, Dalston, London – 11th March 2026

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sunsinger & the High Seas, The Bear, Luton – 7th March 2026

Live Review: Eagles, Sphere, Las Vegas – 27th February 2026

Live Review: Holly Carter, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 1st March 2026

Live Review: Maggie May Treanor + Steady Habits, Betsey Trotwood, London – 1st March 2026

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

More People Really Should Know About: James Hodder

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