Read North of Here guest writer John Dore's exploration of how Karl Wallinger’s "She’s the One" became a #1 hit for Robbie Williams—saving World Party's frontman financially after a brain aneurysm while tearing friendships apart.

Read Damien Wilkinson's review of The Long Ryders live at The Old Woollen in Farsley, Leeds. Sid Griffin and company deliver a classic Americana set despite battling a fever.

Oliver Pinder brings The Map Is Plotted tour to Manchester's Castle Hotel with support from remote and Harry Huxley. Read my full North of Here live review.

Read Damien Wilkinson's review of Francis Rossi live at Harrogate Royal Hall on his 2026 Quo Songbook Tour. A night of acoustic Status Quo classics, stories, and guitar interplay.

Review of Roger Taylor's live performance at the Manchester Opera House on September 25, 2026, featuring new music and Queen classics. Read more.

Star Circus deliver a powerful set of classic 70s and 80s melodic rock supporting Cassidy Paris at London's iconic 100 Club. Read the full live review.

Australian rocker Cassidy Paris delivers an incendiary live set at London's iconic 100 Club. Read Damien Wilkinson's full gig review for North of Here.

Read Damien Wilkinson’s live review of Essex country artist Ruby Lily supporting Maya Lane at Gullivers, Manchester. Photos, setlist, and full gig breakdown on North of Here.

Read Damien Wilkinson’s review of Maya Lane live at Gullivers, Manchester on her Start Of Something UK tour, featuring support from Grace Kelly and Ruby Lily.

Read Damien Wilkinson's live review of Grace Kelly supporting Maya Lane at Gullivers, Manchester. Highlighting setlists, photos, and up-and-coming UK country music talent. Featuring live photography by Paul Wolfgang Webster.

Read Damien Wilkinson's review of The Waterboys and Steve Earle live at London's O2 Arena on the final date of their legendary Fisherman's Blues Revue tour.

From a one-off set at BluesFest London to an epic world tour, Damien Wilkinson reviews the unexpected live comeback of Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul.

Read Damien Wilkinson’s review of John Coghlan’s ‘An Evening With’ at The Stables, Milton Keynes—featuring Status Quo history, Gillie Coghlan, and Q&A insights.

Read Damien Wilkinson’s review of Wilco's explosive, career-spanning set at London's Hammersmith Apollo. Includes live performance highlights, song breakdowns, and full setlist.

Read Damien Wilkinson's live review of Australian rocker Cassidy Paris making her debut at The Key Club in Leeds on July 24th, 2026. Setlist and full band lineup included!

Read my full review of Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts at The Key Club in Leeds on 24th July 2026, featuring support from Cassidy Paris and Majick Moth.

Discovering Swedish singer-songwriter Alexandra Jardvall at Stockholm's Born to Bruce festival. A career retrospective from Kungsträdgården to Asbury Park.

Read my review of Jimmy Nail's intimate Stories and Songs UK tour at Settle Victoria Hall. Featuring hits, humour, and Spielberg & Paul Simon anecdotes.

Read Damien Wilkinson's review of Ian Prowse's triumphant 'No Names' album road-test at the Liverpool Philharmonic, featuring rising Irish duo The Guzzlers.

Read my review of Scottish singer-songwriter Alice Faye’s mesmerising headline debut at The Deaf Institute, Manchester, framed through Hitchcock's Rear Window.

Read my archive review of Kim Wilde live at the Halifax Victoria Theatre (2018). A blistering night of '80s synth-pop classics and crunchy new pop-rock.

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.