2026 seems to be becoming an exemplary year for the classic pop country single, and with My Girl The River's "Up The Mountain", you can chalk up another one. It comes with an outstanding cover photo but most of all outstanding musicality.

About two years ago #TEAMw21 said to Rhiannon Paige that we'd come along and see her, the next time she was on in London. It may have taken a little longer than we intended, but we are always true to our word and it has to be said judging by today's performance the loss has been all ours. Appearing in the slightly unusual, though highly effective combo of guitar, with Lily on keyboards, Rhiannon sporting a cowboy hat for the occasion, would prove to be delightful company on t

With the title sounding like something Neil from the Young Ones might say and a musical opening that deliberately evokes the feeling of being in a church almost threatening to head off into a hymn that you can't quite put your finger on is Widnes wonder, Jenny Colquitt's new single "Peace Man". It is only the slightly distorted electronica effects that alert you to the fact that you have not somehow mistuned to Songs of Praise.

In the UK, it's fairly safe to say that anyone competing on The Voice is only temporarily delaying the return to their day job at Tesco's. Looking at the list of ten years of winners is a testament to the abject failure of the format. It is also worth remembering that these programmes are entertainment shows not talent shows despite what they may claim.

Quite possibly the evening began with a little bit of Green Note history, for as the queue of patrons for the evening formed, stretching far down Parkway, 19 of the first 20 were there to see an act in the Green Note Basement in the form of Manchester based Neeve Zahra, while only one was there to see late 70's popsters, Sniff & The Tears, most famous for their rather excellent hit "Driver's Seat".

Buckle & Boots has announced the full line-up for its 2026 UK festival, returning to Whitebottom Farm, Manchester for its 10th anniversary year.

A thoroughly packed Grace would welcome Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support as their current tour, promoting their new record "The Hope That Kills" checked in to London. It would be a night of huge musicality from both acts but most of all just good fun that left you with a smile on your face knowing that you had been royally entertained.

Anyone familiar with the career of Danni Nicholls will know that presupposing that you'll know what her next album will sound like, by listening to its predecessor is a dangerous game. Her ability to change course can at times seem maddening, yet, more often than not, it has proved to be an absolute triumph. With her new single "The Wreckage", the sound seems to be her most commercial yet.