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Interview: Layla Kaylif

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Film Review: Nolan Takes On Adaptation Of The Odyssey – A Challenge Of Epic Proportions?

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Discovery: Gus Cliverwood’s Beautifully Crafted Single Lands On Our Radar

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Interview: Paul Garside

18/07/2026 Jane Howkins

British singer-songwriter and musician Paul Garside has produced a haunting alt-folk tune titled That There Is Our Problem, based somewhat on a story about a man … Continue reading Interview: Paul Garside

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Celestial Skies’ New Album Is A Wistful Pop Rock Trip Through Today’s Malaise

18/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Manchester based artist Chris Selman aka Celestial Skies is no stranger to our blog.

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Discovery: Gin Wigmore’s Honest Album Is Both Comeback and Introduction

17/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Gin Wigmore is one of New Zealand’s most critically acclaimed musical exports, but she’s not hit our radar before this. That might be because she’s just released her first album in eight years.

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Discovery: Stefanie Michaela Finds Calm On Her Pop Music Return

17/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Los Angeles, USA-based pop artist Stefanie Michaela has recently taken a break from music. We’ve discovered her through her return and feelgood single, Carefree.

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Dizzee Rascal Set To Turn Leeds O2 Academy Into Party Central

17/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Dizzee Rascal will bring his We Want Bass tour to the O2 Academy Leeds on Friday 30 October 2026, delivering a headline show from one of the UK’s most influential grime pioneers.

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Premiere: DataBass Reimagines Songbird With Some Help

17/07/202624/07/2026 Graeme Smith

When I reviewed the original release of Songbird by DataBass (real name Kathleen Arndt) in November 2025, I said she’d be “a force to be reckoned with as her career develops.” A new remix album may well prove me right.

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Adrielle Bow Belle Seeks Social Justice With New Concept Album, Freeze

16/07/202616/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Adrielle Bow Belle has released her new seven-movement social justice concept album Freeze.

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Leeds Festival unveils biggest staging overhaul in its history ahead of 2026 event

15/07/202615/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Leeds Festival has revealed the biggest arena and staging transformation in its 37-year history ahead of its return to Bramham Park from 27–30 August 2026.

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Miles Salter Reflects on Four Decades of Going to Gigs

13/07/202622/07/2026 Graeme Smith

Forty years ago, in July 1986, I went to my first gig. Queen, playing at Wembley Stadium, were one year out from their much-applauded Live Aid set.

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