Since breaking through in 1990 The Charlatans have become one of the UK’s most beloved and enduring bands, their indie roots the focal point of a sound that has taken in everything from psychedelia to soul and funk via country rock. In a history now stretching beyond 30 years, The Charlatans have crafted a back…

Today, Embrace return with details of their ninth album Avalanche, out 12th June via Cooking Vinyl. For over three decades, the five-piece have been a key part of the British music scene, selling over two million albums worldwide. In addition to the new album, 2026 will see the band celebrate their 30-year milestone with a…

Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of all time, The La’s and Shack, Cast released four albums, the second ‘Mother Nature Calls’ also went platinum (three of them top 10), and had ten top 10 singles, before disbanding in 2001. ‘All Change’ became the…

The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You Blue Or Are You Blind’ broke into the Top 40. The single proved to be the launching pad for a run that saw 14 hit singles and 6 albums follow on from it. From thereon, the band, made up of brothers…

Hailed as ‘Northampton’s best up and coming young band/Northampton’s darlings,’ and ‘One to watch,’ (BBC Introducing ), The Vandervalls roots are in indie rock, indie pop, with even a touch of country music. Bringing their high-energy, feel-good style to audiences in Northamptonshire and beyond.   The Vandervalls are BBC-backed and have performed on multiple occasions…

The B-Sides are a local Northamptonshire band playing a mix of covers from the 90s and noughties mixed in with original songs in the same vein. Formed from the embers of other local bands they bring raw energy and a passion for guitar-based music mixed with punchy basslines to get people on their feet and…