CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA: WHITNEY HOUSTON’s legendary 90s show is a vocal triumph
Whitney Houston’s 1994 Durban concert, now available in album form, showcases her unmatched vocal talent in a stirring celebration of a new South Africa.
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Swansea’s BUNKHOUSE is showing a way forward for Wales’ small music venues
Swansea’s Bunkhouse gains new security through Music Venue Properties, solidifying its place as a community music hub in Wales for years to come.
GARFUNKEL & GARFUNKEL: father-son duo fuse old classics with fresh harmonies
Art Garfunkel and son blend classic harmonies in Father And Son, an album rich in emotion and poignant vocal layers.
EAT THE WORLD: MARINA DIAMANDIS’ psychedelic dive into poetry and pop stardom
Explore fame, love, and self-doubt in Marina Diamandis' debut poetry collection, Eat The World. A poetic voice for her fans, the Diamonds.
MIRANDA SAWYER looks back (not) in anger at Britpop’s legacy in UNCOMMON PEOPLE
Miranda Sawyer’s Uncommon People delves deep into Britpop’s roots and impact, recounting the 90s music scene through 20 iconic songs.
MUMFIGHTER: heart-wrenching, poignant performance bringing motherhood’s struggles to life
Mumfighter delivers an emotional, raw portrayal of motherhood, disability, and resilience at Swansea’s Grand Theatre.
MYLES KENNEDY’s THE ART OF LETTING GO: packs solid rock vocals, but lacks originality
Myles Kennedy’s The Art Of Letting Go offers stellar vocals but feels less inspired than previous releases.
GIA FORD’s TRANSPARENT THINGS: a promising debut with hints of pop grit
Gia Ford’s Transparent Things offers a confident debut with Americana influences and sleek production, though it lacks a standout hit to elevate it further.
CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF SOULS: a curious examination of the inevitable by JOY WILLIAMS
A brief 176 pages make up Concerning The Future Of Souls: 99 Stories Of Azrael, a curious examination of the role of archangel Azrael by Joy Williams.
SUSIE DENT brings her wordsmith skills to first whodunnit novel, GUILTY BY DEFINITION
With Guilty By Definition, Susie Dent has brought her formidable knowledge of the English language into the world of fiction for the first time.
TWIN ATLANTIC’s MELTDOWN: catchy, yet familiar pop-rock for the charts
Twin Atlantic's Meltdown has a pop-rock vibe that's chart-friendly and approachable, but there’s not enough to make one song stand out over another.
SAM TOMPKINS’ earnest breakthrough album poises him for singer-songwriter stardom
Having earned his stripes on the live circuit, Hi, My Name Is Insecure will make Sam Tompkins an overnight sensation for the uninitiated.