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York Calling's Album of 2024

Editor in Chief Graeme counts down his album of the year contenders, crowning the very best that has passed through these pages this year. Continue reading York Calling’s Album of 2024

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Discovery: Guri Yeller intoxicate with new synth-led single

New to the Northern live scene, Bolton-based Guri Yeller played their debut show in Manchester on 8 November 2024. Continue reading Discovery: Guri Yeller intoxicate with new synth-led single

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Discovery: Local house producer The Ocean Beneath releases powerful collab

Real name Matt Burnside, The Ocean Beneath is debuting on his blog thanks to his new collab with an old favourite. Continue reading Discovery: Local house producer The Ocean Beneath releases powerful collab

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Jason Nolan draws us in with exquisite new track

Jason Nolan is back with perhaps his most poetic effort to date, Manufacturing. Continue reading Jason Nolan draws us in with exquisite new track

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Discovery: Josh Holtzclaw releases timeless, folksy debut album

About to turn 40, Josh Holtzclaw has ticked off a bucket list item by releasing his debut album. Continue reading Discovery: Josh Holtzclaw releases timeless, folksy debut album

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New Music: Stephanos Barbalias - Out Of Faith

If you like your rock music with a groovy edge, then Stephanos Barbalias and his killer tune Out Of Faith may be of some use! By Jane Howkins Out Of Faith starts out sounding incredibly funky, featuring a lovely clean guitar sound and a dreamy bassline that characterises this track so well, fitting nicely with the drums. Despite the positive sound, the themes of the track are much more…

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Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman Announced for Pocklington Arts Centre

Mark Radcliffe and David Boardman are singing, songwriting, strumming and swigging buddies from the Badlands of the Cheshire Plain. Radcliffe has been on BBC national radio since the early nineties and currently hosts the Radio 2 Folk Show and weekend breakfast on 6Music. He is also the author of five bestselling books, the latest being Crossroads: In Search Of The Moments That Changed…

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Little Juke tease their debut album with new single

Little Juke previously appeared on this blog in October 2024 as part of Jane’s Monthly Favourites roundup, yet I’ve not had a chance to share any of their music until now. Continue reading Little Juke tease their debut album with new single

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Discovery: Erro go retro with their debut album

Pittsburgh, USA’s Erro, have a sound very much influenced by the rock of the ’60s and ’70s, as showcased by their first full-length album, Strawberry Moon. Continue reading Discovery: Erro go retro with their debut album

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Anacy gives heartbreak for Christmas with new single

Anacy is becoming a familiar face on this blog and she’s always welcome back. Her latest track gives us a twist for the season. Continue reading Anacy gives heartbreak for Christmas with new single

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Discovery: Igor Yakovenko debuts on our blog paying tribute to a Russian classic

Pianist and composer Igor Yakovenko pays tribute to a Russian great with his newly released collection, Promenade. Continue reading Discovery: Igor Yakovenko debuts on our blog paying tribute to a Russian classic

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Discovery: UTU's new album is a special one

UTU arrive on our blog with ten reflections on the theme of love, yet none of which are love songs. Continue reading Discovery: UTU’s new album is a special one

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Gold Spectacles return with happy-sad Christmas single

Gold Spectacles return from song writing for some notable names for a Christmas single release. Continue reading Gold Spectacles return with happy-sad Christmas single

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Discovery: Raw Soul stands out with old school and modern flavours

New to our blog, Raw Soul is a lawyer as well as being a rapper. It’s quite an attention-grabbing fact, but perhaps not quite as attention-grabbing as his new album, Journey // Destination. Continue reading Discovery: Raw Soul stands out with old school and modern flavours

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Sleuth Gang have chests firmly out with debut EP

Local rap punks Sleuth Gang prove ones to watch with their debut EP, Initiation. Continue reading Sleuth Gang have chests firmly out with debut EP

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Discovery: J.S. Mahlon releases striking new album

J.S. Mahlon draws out attention with ambitious and eclectic new album, Childhood. Continue reading Discovery: J.S. Mahlon releases striking new album

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Shany Bartal returns with triumphant new single

Shany Bartal goes blues rock for empowering new single, Jubilee. Continue reading Shany Bartal returns with triumphant new single