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Album Review: Tapestri - Tell Me World
Tell Me World is the debut album from Welsh duo Lowri Evans and Sarah Zyborska who came together as Tapestri in 2019.

Stephen Taylor
Apr 6, 20234 min read


Album Review: H. Hawkline - Milk For Flowers
Album Review: Milk For Flowers is the deeply personal fifth album from H. Hawkline (Huw Evans), released on Heavenly Records.

Stephen Taylor
Mar 30, 20234 min read


Album Review: Ron Sexsmith - The Vivian Line
The Vivian Line is the 17th studio album from Ron Sexsmith, one of the greatest singer-songwriters of modern times.

Stephen Taylor
Feb 25, 20234 min read


Paramore - This Is Why
Paramore have without a doubt been one of the biggest bands of the last twenty years. They have a devoted fanbase who have grown up with...

Stephen Taylor
Feb 14, 20234 min read


February's New Music
It's finally February! It might have taken forever to get here but we're in for a treat with the releases we have coming this month.

Danielle Cook
Feb 2, 202313 min read


Album Review: Sweet Baboo - The Wreckage
If you need to feel warm and happy inside, grab yourself a copy of The Wreckage, the amazing new record by Stephen Black AKA Sweet Baboo.

Stephen Taylor
Jan 21, 20234 min read


Album Review: CVC - Get Real
Only two weeks in to 2023 Get Real, the debut album from Welsh band CVC, is already setting the bar high for debut album of the year.

Stephen Taylor
Jan 15, 20234 min read


January's New Music
We can't wait to bring you some amazing music in 2023. Here's our round up of January's new releases.

Danielle Cook
Jan 4, 202310 min read


Album Review: Delays - Faded Seaside Glamour
Delay's debut album, Faded Seaside Glamour, is full of sunshine, hope and quite simply pop music that will make you feel glad to be alive.

Stephen Taylor
Jan 2, 20235 min read


Looking Back at 2022
And so this is Christmas / And what have you done / Another year over / And a new one just begun” sang a hero of mine, John Lennon. Every...

Stephen Taylor
Dec 17, 20226 min read


Album Review: Friends of Our Youth - That Was Then
Stephen Taylor gives his thoughts on the debut album That Was Then from Manchester band Friends of our Youth, released on Mai 68 Records.

Stephen Taylor
Dec 7, 20223 min read


Live Review: Pale Waves
Pale Waves played Albert Hall, Manchester on Friday and Emily was there to soak up the emotion of their long anticipated homecoming gig...
Emily Hardy
Nov 28, 20224 min read


Album Review: First Aid Kit - Palomino
Palomino is the fifth album from First Aid Kit, and once again sisters Klara and Johanna have exceeded expectations...

Stephen Taylor
Nov 24, 20224 min read


Album Review: The Shipbuilders - Spring Tide
Spring Tide is the debut album from Liverpool band The Shipbuilders. Knowing that they are from the great musical city of Liverpool...

Stephen Taylor
Nov 7, 20223 min read


November's New Music
As we head in to November and the nights start to draw in there's still lots of new music coming before we head in to the Christmas period.

Danielle Cook
Nov 1, 202210 min read


The Libertines - Up The Bracket is 20 Years Old!
Up The Bracket is 20 years old. Stephen Taylor looks back at the album and the impact the record and The Libertines had on a generation.

Stephen Taylor
Oct 30, 20226 min read


Live Review - Courting
30th September 2022, Liverpool Arts Club. Courting are an English post punk band formed in Liverpool in 2018. They are comprised of 4 main band members: Sean Murphy O'Neill on vocals, Michael Downes on guitar, Sam Brennan on bass, Sean Thomas on drums. There was, however, a special unnamed guest for the night on saxophone. The band emanated a raw intensity that was reflected in the crowd, the energy could almost be felt (not only metaphorically speaking, but literally too, a

Ben Pettit
Oct 26, 20222 min read


Album Review: Nev Cottee - Madrid
Nev Cottee returns with his forth solo album, Madrid, a collection of eleven songs which showcase the art and craftsmanship of song writing.

Stephen Taylor
Oct 22, 20223 min read


National Album Day - Our Favourite Debuts
Applestump's favourite debut albums to celebrate National Album Day 2022.

Danielle Cook
Oct 14, 20224 min read


Album Review: By The Sea - Heaven Knows Magnolia
Heaven Knows Magnolia is the third album from Wirral band By The Sea, produced by Bill Ryder-Jones.

Stephen Taylor
Oct 9, 20223 min read
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