Music Reviews
Reviews of tracks and gigs, and anything else interesting that I unearth.
In Conversation with Paul Smith, Maximo Park, for NE Volume Magazine
In conversation interview with Paul Smith from Maximo Park about the 20th anniversary tour for ‘A Certain Trigger’, the early days and what’s coming next for the band.
Gig Review – Park View, Zerox Newcastle
Review of Park View live at Zerox in Newcastle March 2026.
Track Review: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Cherie D’Avino
Track Review: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ by Cherie D’Avino Cherie D’Avino’s latest single, Hell’s Kitchen, due for release on March 20th, is a raw and commanding piece
Gig Review – Utah Saints, KU Stockton
Review of Utah Saints live at KU in Stockton, total gurus in Electronic Dance Music.
George Bailey: Nothing Now
Review of ‘Nothing Now’ by George Bailey George Bailey continues to sharpen his emotional edge with ‘Nothing Now’, the second single from his forthcoming debut
Review of ‘There’s Nothing Above Music and Love’ by Earth-O-Naut
Discover Earth-O-Naut’s vibrant single ‘There’s Nothing Above Music and Love’, a joyful celebration of life!
Review of Dossers’ EP ‘What’s The Problem?”
Explore Dossers’ raw EP ‘What’s The Problem?’—a blend of punk grit and emotional depth. Review here!
Hark! The Sounds of Stories Event Review
Hark! The Sounds of Stories: Event Review of a Soulful Evening with Fraser Lambert & Roxanne De Bastion.
Track Review: Dega Breaks, Exit Smiling
Dega Breaks’ ‘Exit Smiling’: A powerful return blending electro-indie and modern protest themes.