ALISON COTTON’s first concept album ENGELCHEN weaves an undulating gothic tapestry
Alison Cotton's first concept album Englechen focusses on the story of two German sisters who helped Jewish citizens escape persecution in the 30s.
Alison Cotton's first concept album Englechen focusses on the story of two German sisters who helped Jewish citizens escape persecution in the 30s.
The Black Crowe's nucleus, the Robinson brothers, have certainly got something worth saying after all this time with Happiness Bastards.
A largely unexceptional instalment to The Dandy Warhol's catalogue, Rockmaker is peppered with only the occasional memorable hook.
Future pop royalty Caity Baser returns with Still Learning, an unapologetically transparent, addictive and zero-skip mixtape of relatable bops.
Eight albums in, Norah Jones shows no signs of having driven down a creative cul-de-sac with her latest, Visions.
From the first step onto Clwb Ifor Bach’s stage, Fort Hope bring palpable charm and style, commanding the room by feeding the doting crowd relentless rock energy.
Canadian band Mother Mother brought their heavy yet mellow vibes to the Welsh capital, selling out Cardiff Students Union’s Great Hall room.
That Gong and Ozric Tentacles can do what they do on a miserable night live in Cardiff is testament to their formidable lysergic powers.
Listen to Sheer Mag's Playing Favorites if you want to spend time wrapped up in a cozy musical blanket.
Taylor Swift-producing whizz Jack Antonoff's band Bleachers release their third self-titled album, and nobody sounds quite like them.
Joined by two master percussionists, Leicester-born Roopa Panesar brings her sublime gift to the Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama’s Dora Stoutzker Hall.
While the British weather may always fail us, Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band's BRSB is nothing short of a ray of sonic sunshine.
Arguably Pulp's magnum opus, This Is Hardcore gets literary insight from the band's PR agent Jane Savidge, as part of Bloomsbury's 33 1/3 series.
There’s no disputing that The Collective is a challenging listen, but while Kim Gordon's ex-husband dwells on the past, Gordon has her sights forwards.
Judas Priest have thrown a few curveballs but don’t typically do red herrings: any given LP, Invincible Shield being their 19th, ensnares a sound and nails it.
Noel Gardner quizzes doom metal Pembrokeshire trio Goat Major ahead of the release of their debut album, Ritual.
The second UK stop on his Nu King world tour, Jason Derulo brings energy to Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, sweet-talking fans and boogieing the Tuesday evening away.
With a new album and UK tour on the way, Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas talks to us about the Newport's band's evolution.
Elvana, the Elvis-fronted Nirvana tribute act, bring a real party atmosphere to a packed out Cardiff University’s Y Plas.
Only two words are needed to describe Where's My Utopia?, and they’re a quote from Yard Act’s own song Dream Job: “It’s ace!”
The potentially crushing existential dread of middle age and a nihilistic worldview are subjects for attack for Pissed Jeans on Half-Divorced.
On Hopiumforthemasses, with its silly title and silly artwork, the topics for vivisection by Ministry include inaction on climate change, white supremacy and incel toxicity.
Liam Gallagher and John Squire: a convergence of two standout talents of their genre crafting a musical storyline that stretches across decades
The meaningless roar of the Kaiser Chiefs reaches fever pitch on their latest album, creatively titled Easy Eighth Album.