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West Cumbria’s indie Sub-culture was handed an 80 capacity, intimate live experience with a musical legend. On this occasion, Threads Sessions presented the accomplished musician: John Power. Among his extensive […]

Chasin Vegas are a band that many people have potentially not heard of, but their new track ‘Feel It’ will certainly change things.

The track channels some Oasis vibes, whilst still holding its own and […]

Before we start let’s clear something up, it’s been nine months since episode 1, this is kinda obvious to work out as Thorunn has had her child and we found out she was pregnant in episode 1. I have no idea how […]

Even though Sarah Michelle Geller is turning 38 next month, the show that she is best known for, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, came of age itself earlier this month. We’d like to wish a happy birthday to one of Joss […]

Billy Lockett is something of a wonder. With the release of his latest EP Old Man last October, he added his name to the very small handful of unsigned artists to have ever had a record the top 40, and when […]

In November 2012, a young indie rock band made up of Joe Bardsley , Eddie Smith, Sam Vazquez  and James Garbutt  formed. Having recently played a gig in Leeds, Headrow are a great band with influences such as […]

Fuel has been added to the English Graffiti fire this week with new track ‘Dream Lover’ being offered to the snatching jaws of ravenous fans of The Vaccines. Premiered at this year’s NME Awards, Justin Young and […]

Even casual viewers will know by now that the season finale is not going to end well for anyone. There will definitely be a brutal clash of the clans between Rick and co. and the Alexandria lot, and there will […]

For those familiar with the energetic pop-punk of State Champs, it may come as an enjoyable surprise to find out that their bass player, Ryan Scott Graham, is pursuing an acoustic solo project by the name of a […]

Shakespeare infamously said: “All the world’s a stage” (and then a bunch more allegorical stuff) – with this in mind, here are a few of our favourite TV shows that had a musical one off. Although not featured […]

Offbeat Editor Tony Diver reviews the night in politics, as the leaders take to the first of the televised election specials

Like gun-slingers gearing up for a race to their triggers, the leaders’ speeches h […]

4-piece, Barnsley-born rock band Under The Influence are angry. Well, with a track entitled ‘Fuck You’, how could they not be? After releasing their first single ‘Shake It’ last year, and now their first EP […]

Nate Mendel is probably best known from being the bassist of Foo Fighters and the 90s alternative band Sunny Day Real Estate. Two weeks ago, he presented his first side project – Lieutenant – with his debut LP If […]

Introducing: SOAK

Hometown: Derry

Listen To: ‘Sea Creatures’ and ‘B a noBody’

In a generation where success is typically achieved by DJs and electronic music producers, the occasional acoustic artist […]

With a name forever indebted to a piece of Sheffield history, it’s rather fitting that Adelphi fit firmly within the Steel City tradition of characterful indie rock. Having introduced themselves last year courtesy […]

Upon signing the tenancy agreement for my second year flat, it struck me: If I want to earn myself an extra 5 minutes in bed, I will be forced to do the unthinkable. In the ultimate act of stoicism, I must venture […]

With a very famous story and very infamous subject matter, Lolita has become one of the most well-known pieces of modern Russian literature. Because of this, the novel has found its way on to many “To Read” lis […]

Half way through season 3 and Michael Hirst presents us with an interesting character driven episode, that takes varying steps in each characters arc.

The biggest reveal would have been Ecbert’s not so sudden […]

After having played Wembley Arena the previous night, it must have been pleasantly sobering for Real Friends to return to their usual venues of a few hundred fans jumping around adoringly in a sweaty circle. […]

University of Portsmouth Journalism student Sam Meaghan, originally from Liverpool, has carved out a music career alongside his studies. He has self produced an acoustic EP called Handle With Care while gaining […]