British solo artist Luvlee (Lee Brown) released his latest single ‘Missing’ on February 22 – an infectious earworm of a track that explores the frustration of watching someone you love in the ‘wrong’ relationship. Lee was previously part of the…
It was standing room only in Hartshill’s Artisan Tap for the long-awaited live return of Camp Stag. Over the last decade, the band has fostered a loyal and dedicated fanbase who have followed them from their debut single Sirens, all…
“All of my favourite bands have played in HMV at one time or another,so this feels really cool,” Olly Murphy-Tinsley, the vocal half of Bentilee-based duo Bathtub, tells the Saturday shoppers that have gathered inside The Potteries Centre store. He…
“I don’t care who you are, where you come from, what your politics are, how old you are – you’ve got to fucking bounce,” – Jon McClure, Reverend and The Makers Image credit to read: @beffshuff The Reverend’s story is…
While it feels like the grassroots music scene is slowly getting back on its feet, Queen Cult have wasted no time since lockdown and have already released their second EP since the pandemic. For Now, Not Forever, released on February…
Catchy melodies, intricate guitar riffs and existential lyrics are the trademark sound of Stoke-on-Trent’s new indie band, Silver State, who have been grafting the local grassroots scene establishing a name for themselves as they reel out a glut of singles…
Hangxiety – we’ve all experienced it after a night of one (okay, five) too many beverages. It’s that all-consuming feeling of dread that you said something, did something, kissed someone or sent a text you shouldn’t have as you mentally…
For the last decade, there’s only been one place worth heading for the April Bank Holiday weekend. Live music, artisan markets and an atmosphere of community and collaboration like no other. That’s right – Lymelight Festival is back for 2023,…
Stoke-based alternative rock band Souza have released their 10th standalone single ‘Backroads’ this week – and to celebrate they set up at Hanley’s HMV store for a 45 minute stripped-back set as part of the retailer’s Live and Local project.…
Megan Dixon Hood’s ethereal forest pop is so enchanting, it often feels like you’ve been put under a spell – her otherworldly vocals leave you questioning if she really is flesh and bones, or a woodland mirage. I am pleased…
Following an eight-year hiatus, a rambunctious and explosive live performance at Stoke-on-Trent’s The Sugarmill has proven that noughties rockers The Subways are still alive, kicking and crowd surfing more than 20 years since their inception. Warming up what would become…
Tramlines is a festival I will always buy an early bird ticket for immediately after the festival in July, knowing full-well the line up won’t be released for months – and that’s because it’s stellar. Every. Single. Year. And 2023 is…
