Staple/Face
Slinkies, Kerplunk, Matey (bubble bath), Ringo Star, treadmills and Postman Pat have been given a new – and in some instances, marginally disturbing –…
City and Colour – Hurry and the Harm
The first question to be answered about City and Colour’s fourth album is how cathartic we should expect to feel from it.
Feral Brood
Cooped up in a warm pub while the snow falls outside, drinking a pint and talking to a local band: that’s exactly what I…
To Kill A King – Cannibals with Cutlery
This album has permanently been on repeat for the past week.
Paloma Faith: O2 Academy, Sheffield
Iconic songstress Paloma Faith brought her glamorous cabaret show to Sheffield’s O2 Academy last Monday, entertaining a sold-out crowd with her charming retro fashion….
Jonny Quits – Jonny Quits
I think all fans of rock and roll wish that they had grown up in the 50s and 60s. Back when live shows were…
Feelix – Feelix
There are three ways to describe this album: softly composed, beautifully produced and simply connectable. Through 11 songs, the Sheffield duo takes us through…
Curry Quiche – One Seed, No Leeches
With a band name like ‘Curry Quiche’, you can only expect one thing from their album: fun. This expectation is definitely met. The Rotherham-based…
Dead Sons
Sat in The Lescar with their song ‘Shotgun Woman’ in my head, I quickly condense the million and one questions that I have for…
The Cribs: In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull
After three years of gossip, rumours and anxious anticipation, the Cribs’ album number five ‘In the Belly of the Brazen Bull’ is finally here. Fans…
Rhubarb Bomb presents: The City Consumes Us – Various Artists
Wakefield often has a bit of a bad reputation, so, five years ago, ‘Rhubarb Bomb’ was created as a fanzine to prove otherwise. To…
Portico Quartet and Juffage: Queens Social Club, Sheffield
It’s always good to step out of your comfort zone. Watching the crowd fill up a potential bingo venue, it’s clear that tonight is…