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Like Wendy – Big Rhythm

Many if not all of us have hit a rough patch (most likely not just once) during our lifetimes, and I would venture a guess that somewhere during that time, music played a role in the healing process. Music is…

Mohini Dey – Mohini Dey

Here’s a story about stumbling upon a musical marvel independently in the modern era. As a casual drummer, it’s no surprise that Meta has flooded my feed with endless reels of exceptionally talented drummers, the kind that motivate me to…

Galahad – Alive At Loreley

As part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, Galahad have finally released this archive live recording from 2010 which turned out to be bassist Neil Pepper’s last ever live performance with the band. The band have dedicated this release to his…

Grace Hayhurst – The World Is Dying

So just who is Grace Hayhurst? From what little research I’ve done, she’s either a tech savvy programmer, a photographer, or perhaps a musician and composer? No doubt she has many other talents, but let’s concentrate on the musician and…

Gecko & Tokage Parade – Rawment

Wataru Sato, aka Gecko, is a Japanese pianist and has created a vast repertoire of works based on electronica and modern-classic music since his recording debut in 2010. Augmenting his solo work and various commercial offshoots for TV and film,…

NVRF 2025 – Day Three

Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne Saturday, 6th September 2025 The third day, Saturday already, and I am met by a virtually cloudless sunny day that reminds me why I should always take weather forecasts with a sack full of salt. ARGHAM [Photo…

The Utopia Strong at The Horn - October 2025

The Utopia Strong / Andrew Liles

The Horn, St Albans Wednesday, 15th October 2025 St Albans is about 25 minutes by train from my London hub of choice, the delightfully brutalist wasteland that is Euston station, so in that respect it is no harder to get…

Mark Trueack – Journey’s Groove – An Adventure In Life

Mark Trueack fittingly recently released In Journey’s Groove – An Adventure in Life on his 70th birthday, underlining that this is a musical document looking back on the more salient points of his life. Journey’s Groove… is an entertaining and…

NVRF 2025 – Day Two

Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne Friday, 5th September 2025 A beautiful sunny morning that ensured that the day started well but, still tired from the previous day I reviewed my strategy for seeing bands and realised that I was spreading myself too…

Derek Shulman – Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey From Stage Lights To Executive Heights

Gentle Giant is currently in the spotlight: following the recent remaster of their acclaimed live album Playing The Fool – The Complete Live Experience, and now the autobiography of founder/singer/composer Derek Shulman is available. The latter’s life has taken several…