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ALBUM REVIEW: The Delines – ‘The Set Up’

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  • Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Slow-burning storytelling and heavy-hearted Americana found another deeply impactful album from The Delines.

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PHOTOS: Divorce – Academy 2, Manchester – 10/12/2025

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  • Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025

Wrapping up a year that’s seen their alt-country / indie-rock uniqueness take off to new heights, Divorce bring their UK tour to Manchester.

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THE CATCH-UP: Rock In 2025

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  • Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

2025 is coming to a close, so we’ve gone back through the last 12 months to take a look at all the major rock, metal, punk and alternative releases that we missed.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Lucy Kitt – ‘Telling Me’

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  • Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

The arresting, heartstring-pulling and intimate qualities of great folk music are on full display on Lucy Kitt’s newest album.

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PHOTOS: Faye Webster – Academy, Manchester – 01/07/2025

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  • Posted on July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Following on from her appearance at Glastonbury, Faye Webster brings her rich alt-country and indie-rock to Manchester.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Frank Turner – Academy, Manchester – 05/04/2025

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  • Posted on April 9, 2025April 21, 2026

Even after more than 3,000 shows, a knack for great songs and undeniable charm and populism ensures that Frank Turner is still going strong.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Brown Horse – ‘All The Right Weaknesses’

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  • Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

As they grow and reshape their alt-country into bold new forms, Brown Horse’s niche among UK music remains an unflinchingly compelling one.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Divorce – ‘Drive To Goldenhammer’

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  • Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

The journey that Divorce take on their debut album is a rocky one, but there are plenty of highlights along the way to make this indie-rock / alt-country odyssey a worthwhile one.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Brown Horse – ‘Reservoir’

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  • Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Brown Horse implant alt-country into the British landscape on their new album, and prove pleasantly adept at it.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Camp Cope – ‘Running With The Hurricane’

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  • Posted on March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

Camp Cope sidestep from indie-punk into alt-country on an album that accentuates their emotional and songwriting strengths, and brings a sense of distinction to it that helps them more than ever.

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🎸 ALBUM REVIEW: @Convergecult - ‘Hum Of Hurt’ 🎸

For the second time this year, Converge drop another palette of beautiful noise and discord, and yet again prove that few can do it quite like them.

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At their debut UK headline show, @Broadside_’s metamorphosis into pop-punk excellence is truly a sight to behold.

Full review of this week’s Manchester show here 👇

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.@sofiamfisella's dark alt-pop only seems to grow in stature, as her newest UK tour brings her to Manchester’s Albert Hall.

Full gallery here 👇

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🎤 ALBUM REVIEW: @staticdress - 'Injury Episode' 🎤

Vicious, charged and operating entirely as its own thing, Static Dress’ new album continues their reign as one of current post-hardcore’s absolute best.

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