Words by Beth Jones In celebration of Nowruz, the holiday of renewal, marking the first day of spring and new beginnings. We bring forward a review of Woman Life Freedom - Music for Iran - Volume 4 to bring a little bit of prosperity into your new year. "An artist, if he's unselfish and passionate, is always a living protest… opening his mouth is always scandalous. "- Pier Paolo Pasolini It is so tiring to say it that I almost don’t want to, but I know for the sake of struc

Words by Miles Milton-Jefferies You like your music loud and angry? You’ve come to the right place – Pussyliquor and Bruise Control playing at the same time gives you a terrific, rip-roaring energy from two of the best bands on the punk scene. (Credit: Gisela Szlatoszlavek) Pussyliquor are up first and the Brighton five-piece bring plenty of fun to the table, the riotgirrl group get the noise going and the mosh is chaos from the off – circle pits, dancing, good energy. It’s

Words by Anna Ticehurst Photo by Phil Sharp Joining Chaney is folk singer songwriter Jon Wilks , Alan Power & The Take Twos . From Appalachian folk reclaimers The Pegwells , to Denver-based orchestral indie-folk project Morning Bear , Scottish clàrsach player Anna McLuckie , folk soul singer Ella Clayton, the line up showcases the eclecticism of the folk genre, blending the best of traditional and contemporary music from established and emerging artists alike. The Late Sprin