About Matt Mead
Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
This oft told change of direction is woven into the forever modifying tapestry of Paul Weller. Having conquered the chart parade with hits like Beat Surrender and Going Underground, plus gaining immediate favour with their adorning live audience, Weller called…
The Leaf Library announce new album After The Rain, Strange Seeds out on 20 March via Fika Recordings and share first single “The Reader’s Lamp” (out 14 January), stream here UK Tour Dates 28/03 Coventry, Just Dropped In 30/03 Norwich,…
Heavy Salad long awaited new single ‘Memories’ Released January 9th on Kycker Do you remember rock n roll radio? Your first kiss? Your last night out? Are memories in your mind, on your phone? Are memories a place, a time,…
KENNEY JONES’ NICE RECORDS TO RELEASE NEW EDITIONS OF SMALL FACES’ ‘OGDENS’ NUT GONE FLAKE’ IN MARCH 2026 LIMITED EDITION HALF-SPEED 180g VINYL LP FORMAT WILL BE ISSUED IN LAVISH RECREATION OF 1968 ALBUM’S ORIGINAL AWARD-WINNING 5-PANEL ROUND FOLD-OUT SLEEVE…
Y Not Festival Announces Huge Headliners for 2026 30 July to 2 August – Pikehall, Derbyshire The North’s Indie Festival Returns For Its Nineteenth Year Reytons Two Door Cinema Club The Streets The Libertines* Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, Happy Mondays,…
THE STUDIO 68! & DANI TURNER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘ROLLIN’’ TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 20TH 2026 VIA DETOUR RECORDS PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘NEED A MIRACLE’ HERE SEE THE BAND LIVE AT THE 100…
With the sad news of the passing of Gary ‘Mani’s Mounfield Gigslutz remembers his music. Sending condolences to his children and extended family T’Mill The Waterfront The Stone Roses Primal Scream The Stone Roses reunion
The Stone Roses are one of the most iconic bands of the past 35 years. Paving the way for Oasis, The Verve, and Madchester, their self-titled debut album was one of the greatest of all time. Their 1990 Spike Island…
Put together these lofty ingredients; Larry Graham bass lines, Mark Day jagged guitar riffs, Paul Cook attacking precise drums, add a topping of exemplary lyrics, adored unique Mancunian rhyming statements and you have the utterly timeless blend of Northside. Influenced…
Billy Ocean announced as latest Forest Live headliner for Forestry England Cannock Chase in June 2026, support from Special Guest Marti Pellow Forest Live, Forestry England’s summer concert series presented with Cuffe & Taylor, has announced global music icon Billy…