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Live Music

Malina Moye

Band on the Wall, Manchester 11 Jan 2026

Malina Moye’s performance at Band on the Wall was a sharp reminder of why the Cleveland-born guitarist is so highly regarded. Blending soulful songwriting with fearless guitar work, she delivered a tight, confident set that showcased both her technical skill and magnetic stage presence.

By Matthew Murray on 14/01/2026

New Music

Multicolor + La fille pas cool - Yael Naim

Chilled vibes from France

Two of our favourite new songs on repeat on the Gigshack stereo are by the French singer Yael Naim.

By Amanda Holborn on 06/01/2026

Interview

Interview with the Washington DC band - Strange Boutique

Resurgence after a brief hiatus

We spoke to Monica Richards in California and Steve Willett in Washington DC by the power of Zoom and had a good chat about Strange Boutique, the old, the new, the living and the fondly remembered departed. They have been away as a collective for the last 30 years and I wanted to know what brings them back together now after all this time, what their plans are and how things are different this time around.

By Matthew Murray on 07/01/2026

Jazz Fest

Brick Lane Jazz Festival 2026

Final headliners announced

Brick Lane Jazz Festival announce the latest wave of artists for their fifth birthday edition, which will take place from 24th – 25th April 2026. The announcement includes the final two headliners for the festival, Joe Armon-Jones and anaiis & Grupo Cosmo. Growing from its modest debut across four venues in 2022 to a 12-stage extravaganza spanning Brick Lane and Shoreditch in just three years, the festival was named #1 Best London Festival by The London Standard.

By Beth Shubart on 29/12/2025

Tour News

Paulie Boy Blues UK Tour

Rising US blues star returns

After a breakthrough year with striking performances across America, Canada, and England, Paulie Boy Blues has solidified his name as one of the most exciting names in the modern blues rock scene. The man with the unmistakable powerhouse guitar skills and magnetic stage presence is set to return to England and Scotland for his January 2026 UK tour, this time with his British backing band, The Yorkshire Puddings.

By Matthew Murray on 23/12/2025

Festival

January Blues Festival 2026

January Blues Festival 2026 returns to 229 London - 3rd – 24th Jan.

This year’s festival will see it return to 229, Great Portland Street, Central London and officially start on Saturday 3rd January 2026 for a total of nineteen nights of a diverse Blues music lineup. Host and DJ for this incredible line up is Snowboy playing Chicago Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Blues Rock and more. In addition, January Blues Festival 2026 is in conjunction with Blues In Britain Magazine, the monthly online and the UK’s only print magazine dedicated to the world of blues music, in all its shades and hues, here in the U.K. and beyond.

By Liam Hughes on 29/12/2025

Gig Review

The Charlatans - 11th Dec 25

Manchester Academy 1

Longevity is easy to claim and harder to justify. At Manchester Academy 1, The Charlatans justified it effortlessly, drawing from decades of material while sounding anything but like a band merely replaying their history.

By Slip Digby on 17/12/2025

Gig Review

Keyside

Band on the Wall, Manchester - 27th Nov 2025

There’s a particular crackle to a packed Band on the Wall — the kind of anticipatory buzz that comes from a crowd who already know they’re in for a good night. Keyside clearly felt it too, even if they kept us waiting. But more on that in a moment.

By Matthew Murray on 01/12/2025

Brick Lane Jazz Festival Conference

Brick Lane Jazz Festival announces first-ever conference and Pro Pass as part of 2026 festival programme

Featuring talks from the likes of Gary Crosby OBE (Tomorrow’s Warriors), Ahnansé (Steam Down), Tina Edwards (DJ & broadcaster), Brian Jackson (Jazz-funk pioneer), Lou Paley (Women in Jazz), Valentine Comar (Brownswood), Eerf Evil (Silhouettes Project), Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts), Charlie Fenemer (Orii Community), Rohan Rakhit (DJ & broadcaster), Andre Marmot (Earth Agency), Sophie Farrel (Sister Midnight), Asher Kosher (Route 73), Shannon-Latoyah Simon (British Council), Yvette Griffith (NYJO, Jazz re:freshed), Jane Cornwall (journalist) & many more + Workshops, exhibits, mentoring sessions, networking mixers, exclusive performances, live radio broadcast & more

By Matthew Murray on 15/01/2026

Shadow on the Hill

6th Solo album from Adam Norsworthy

Shadow on the Hill is the new solo album from Adam Norsworthy, one of the most respected and critically acclaimed singer-songwriters on the UK’s live music scene

By Ben Avery on 12/01/2026

MILKFEST 26

Charity Music Festival with some big names

1 day blues festival at the O2 Indigo in aid of dementia uk with some big names and old favorites.

By Amanda Holborn on 11/01/2026

New Music from Italian Indie singer DAMIEN MCFLY

‘for those who care’ (Out now!)

Delicately moving between stunning melody and powerful choruses, Damien McFly returns with his incredible new album ‘for those who care’! A masterclass in songwriting, and a creative evolution for the artist, which is firmly noticed on his triumphant new track ‘Years and Years’!

By Matthew Murray on 10/01/2026