When the amplifiers kicked in, a Manchester church shifted from sympathy to pure willpower. Reviewing Jesse Malin’s triumphant, defiant return to the city.
Read my archive review of Cheap Trick’s intimate December 2018 gig at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, featuring their Wall of Fame induction and full setlist.
A look back at the chaotic, brilliant night Roger Taylor brought the Outsider tour to London, and the unscripted Queen reunion that brought the house down.
When the amplifiers kicked in, a Manchester church shifted from sympathy to pure willpower. Reviewing Jesse Malin’s triumphant, defiant return to the city.
Read about Kyle Rising and his new single, Quarters
My live review of Scarlet Rivera and Rob Stoner’s spectacular performance of Desire at The Met in Bury.
Nineteen years later, Rilo Kiley returns to the UK stage, read the review.
Ricky Warwick hits Bradford's Nightrain on the Blood Ties tour.
Little Steven’s 2017 legendary lunchtime gig at Liverpool’s iconic Cavern Club.
New York legend Jesse Malin’s emotional 2025 London comeback victory lap featuring Billy Bragg and Peter Perrett.
50 years of Horses. Patti Smith’s incandescent residency at the London Palladium.
A day of two halves. Jeff Tweedy’s final European tour date in London, following a disappointing Bradford City away day at AFC Wimbledon.
A legendary deep-dive. Damien Wilkinson reviews Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve’s extraordinary four-gig residency at the Victorian Leeds City Varieties.
A night with a rock deity. Paul McCartney’s "Got Back" tour at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
A night of "tasteful splendour." Father John Misty’s sold-out debut at the Royal Albert Hall in 2025.
A legendary "One Night Only" event. Billy Joel’s first-ever Cardiff show, featuring Chris Isaak and a surprise appearance from Joel’s daughters.
After a profound 2023 hiatus, Texas singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton returns.
Explore the prolific, melodic rock career of Ginger Wildheart.
Discover why Rosalie Cunningham is the leader of the vintage rock revival.
Dip into the career of Mersey musician Ian Prowse.
Damien Wilkinson explores a 40-year "Rhythm Romance" with Nils Lofgren.
Discover Ian McNabb’s new album "65."
NYC supergroup Fantastic Cat returns with "Cat Out of Hell."
A deep dive into Japanese mystery books including Uketsu and Seicho Matsumoto.
Inside the 7th annual Record Cafe Vintage Bus Trip! Discover the Bradford history of writer J.B. Priestley, local landmarks, and great local breweries.
A 40-year gig veteran reviews the Loop Switch 2 adjustable earplugs at a live show. Can you protect your hearing without losing the energy of the music?
A journey from Settle to Mallaig and the West Highland train line.
Damien Wilkinson reviews Morecambe’s The Bath Tap craft beer bar.
A personal journey from the Ricoh GR III to the Fujifilm X-T30 III.
Damien Wilkinson reviews proud Yorkshire brand Hebtroco.
Discover The Tide and Tap in Morecambe, a new craft beer bar on Marine Road East.
Damien Wilkinson samples The Record Café on North Parade—Bradford's iconic hub for vinyl, craft beer, and tapas.
Damien Wilkinson explores the Edwin "Made In Japan" range.
Introverted child of the 70s Damien Wilkinson drops the "stiff upper lip" to share a raw, honest review of attending his first Andy's Man Club meeting.
The tale of a 1988 Georgia Satellites gig at Nottingham Rock City, a cold shop doorway and much more!
Damien Wilkinson reviews Richard Clarke’s memoir of football, teaching, and fatherhood against the odds.
After 40 years, Damien Wilkinson decided to hit "reset” and go alcohol free.
Read Damien Wilkinson's journey of re-homing Jasper, a Show Cocker Spaniel, via Spaniel Aid.
Damien Wilkinson charts his family’s photographic legacy in Bradford.
Damien Wilkinson reviews "Less" by Patrick Grant and why "buying well" matters more than ever.
Damien Wilkinson explores the "Second Act" of life—trading a 35-year finance career for creative writing and personal reinvention.
Damien Wilkinson presents the North of Here Charter—a 6-point manifesto for authenticity, curiosity, and creativity in the Second Act.