Live Review: A Sumptuous Repast of Alternative Talent at the All Should Eat Charity Gig
The steady procession of regulars at the Crescent are outnumbered tonight. Outnumbered by a university crowd which handily fill the legendary venue, one of York’s last. I’d wager more than half of this lot are in local bands themselves, me included, here as friends and zealous supporters of the local scene.
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Discovery: The Cross Sea Drop a Mesmerising Debut Built on Instinct and Creative Chemistry
The Cross Sea’s new self‑titled album is a striking debut from a project built on instinct, collaboration, and emotional release.
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Caleb L’Etoile Builds on American Death Success With Fiery New Unity Anthem Gun
Caleb L’Etoile is best known to these pages for his 2025 album of the year, American Death. Our first taste of his music this year is unity anthem, Gun.
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Before The Rules Lock In
Every independent musician is told there are rules to this.
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Outlaw Charm and Sharp Wit Fuel Ruby Wheeler’s Straight and Narrow
York’s own Ruby Wheeler is proving to be a force to be reckoned within the local country scene.
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Discovery: Memory Engine Craft a Striking First Impression on Their Self‑Titled Debut EP
You only get one chance at making a first impression, so they say, which is perhaps why Memory Engine took the time to craft theirs.
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Live Review: Hot Wax Turn Sidney & Matilda’s Into a Sweaty Grunge Furnace
On a very wet Sheffield evening, Sidney & Matilda’s became a pressure cooker of sweat, distortion and barely contained chaos. Review and Photos – John Hayhurst … Continue reading Live Review: Hot Wax Turn Sidney & Matilda’s Into a Sweaty Grunge Furnace
ALLEY (The Band) Choose The Road Less Travelled In Second Single
ALLEY (The Band) announced themselves to us late last year through their debut single, The Release (Now It’s Over). Now it’s time to hear their second.
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Discovery: Knife Emoji Craft a Cinematic, Long‑Form Debut That Defies the TikTok Era
In the modern world, there’s a focus on trends, and it’s easy to forget that they’re not the be all and end all.
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