Getting ‘Cariad’ away with The Royston Club: A new single, imminent second album and Wrexham Lager
Wrexham four-piece The Royston Club are making waves on the indie-rock scene. From jump-around tracks, perfect for a packed gig, to emotional ballads to sing loudly in the shower, The Royston Club are not shy of musical variety. Their 2023 album, Shaking Hips and Crashing Cars, was fuelled by guitars and bold lyricism, and has […]
An ‘atomic bomb’ of hormones: Are women ditching the pill for good?
The pill has given women reproductive freedoms since the ’60s, but some women are deciding to hit pause on hormonal contraceptives altogether. In a dark period for reproductive rights globally, stopping may seem like a step back for feminism. But in conversation with women ditching it for good, they explain why they’re avoiding the pill like […]
Less than 3% of North West homeowners fully own their shared ownership properties
Many housing companies across Greater Manchester are offering shared ownership properties, but are first time buyers being sold an unattainable dream? It has been more than 40 years since the shared ownership property scheme was introduced in the UK, but this doesn’t mean the kinks have been ironed out completely. As part of the Affordable […]
Rum Jungle on new album ‘Recency Bias’ and topping the charts
Chatting to Rum Jungle’s lead singer and guitarist Benny about their new album ‘Recency Bias’, we touch on the band’s creative process, their many EPs, and whether we can expect UK tour dates from the Aussies anytime soon. Despite what Spotify seems to think, ‘Recency Bias’ – released last month – is Rum Jungle’s debut […]
New Delights album ‘If Heaven Looks A Little Like This’
Manchester five-piece Delights kick-off 2025 with an absolute banger of an album – If Heaven Looks A Little Like This. 12 tracks, 12 bops, one exploration of genres. Adam Maxwell’s vocals scratch that musical itch from the very first minute until the last, taking us on a delightful journey through the band’s tracklist of funky […]
Manchester fans say farewell to indie-sensation Sundara Karma at electric final gig
On Wednesday night fans said farewell to beloved indie-band Sundara Karma at their final gig at Manchester’s O2 Ritz – supported by Birmingham band Overpass. Packed to the brim with sweaty but adorning fans, Sundara Karma started out with a bang as they played ‘A Young Understanding’ for the final time to the Manchester crowd. […]