The Tramlines 2024 line-up is out – here are my ten highlights Featuring Jamie T, Human League, Maxïmo Park and loads more, I'm already picking the moments to look forward to.
From Berlin to Belgrade, only one sound could heal a fractured Europe in the 1990s As European communism fell apart, forgotten basements and Stalinist ministries played host to new rituals of unity and escape.
Live / stage review Hardcore Transylvanian dance music: Ando Glaso Collective at TalkingGigs 1 week ago Scotland’s Roma music project dazzle Firth Hall with an eclectic selection of soul-searching torch songs and riotous dance numbers.
Live / stage review Marvellous Mountainhead: Everything Everything at Network 2 weeks ago Stockport's finest boldly take us unto the distant past.
Flora Ocean Parkin Flora Ocean Parkin shares new music exploring identity and interdependence 3 weeks ago On debut solo EP Electric Dreams Golden Sea, the former Blood Sport drummer puts her voice front and centre for the first time.
Ando Glaso Collective "The audience have the opportunity to experience Roma culture in its most authentic form" 4 weeks ago Scotland’s Ando Glaso Collective mark their Sheffield debut next month with a night of music, dance and discussion.
Live / stage review Communal human experience: Sea Power at The Leadmill 16 February 2024 Sea Power celebrate the 15th anniversary of their seminal album Do You Like Rock Music? with a full run-through at the Leadmill.
Live / stage review My Big Day: Bombay Bicycle Club at The Octagon 12 February 2024 New songs and fan favourites are all ticked off, as BBC move through the gears.
Live / stage review The power is in your hands: the MOBOs at Sheffield Arena 8 February 2024 Celebrating music of Black origin across the UK, the glitzy awards ceremony's first visit to Sheffield featured everything from northern grime to sound-system culture.
Live / stage review Swirling sound: Bleach Lab at Sidney & Matilda 7 February 2024 The London-based indie-pop outfit kick off a promising year with a bang.
Live / stage review Emotional Buckaroo: This Is The Kit at Crookes Social Club 2 February 2024 Careful Of Your Keepers everyone – Kate Stables & Co. mesmerise and enthral.
Sea Power I can't believe it's happening – and that it's happening now 26 January 2024 Canvey Island, Wilko Johnson and Ursine Ultra – the legendary gig that sealed my love for Sea Power and their third LP Do You Like Rock Music?