As 2022 ended with the sad news that the godmother of punk, Vivienne Westwood, had died at the age of 81 - so the losses in the music...

As the year draws to a close and I pause to reflect, I would have to say that my first instinct is that 2022 wasn't the greatest ever for...

Of all the sad musical losses over the years, this was the hardest for me. It was on this day (16 December) in 2001, in a hotel room in...

Another sad bit of news coming in from the world of punk - drummer and founder member of The Stranglers, a.k.a. The Men In Black - Jet...

On this day, 10 November 1978, the Clash released their second album, Give 'Em Enough Rope, on CBS Records. Although generally fairly...

It was announced earlier today (6 November) that Mimi Parker, drummer, singer and co-founder of the band Low, has died, at the age of...

They would go on to be one of the biggest bands of all time, but it was on this day 42 years ago that it all really started (but 5 months...

Experimental psych-folk band, Animal Collective have announced their decision to cancel their imminent tour of Europe. The band, from...

No, not that one! Chaotic. Dysfunctional. Awkward. Discordant. Cheeky. Rocking. Essential. Just a few of the words I can use to describe...

New Gold Dream (81, 82, 83. 84) was Simple Minds' sixth studio album, released on 13 September 1982. It is my favourite album of theirs....

Apart from the obvious, 11 September is also significant for a dramatic and tragic event with a musical connection, that happened thirty...

A fantastic new initiative is being run by non-profit Accessible Festivals, that will provide free tickets for recreational experiences...

It has been reported that Jerry Allison, famously one of Buddy Holly's Crickets, has died aged 82. Although an announcement was made on...

More sad news to bring you. After losing Motown legend Lamont Dozier yesterday, it was announced that long-time bass player with The...

Forever associated with the legendary Motown songwriting powerhouse Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier died today, aged 81. A message...

Two years after Brexit came fully into effect, UK bands are still encountering huge problems when trying to tour in Europe. A cross-party...

With a message posted across social media, it was all over. After nine years and three albums, Brisbane band The Goon Sax have decided to...

When it's a festival. That's the distinction that has left a number of music fans unhappy this weekend. The Saturday night show at...

What do you get if you take a good amount of The Mescaleros, a decent sprinkle of the Squirrel Nut Zippers and also throw in a hint of...

When I first saw the headline earlier today, I thought I was going to get an opportunity to demonstrate how I am no longer such a music...