Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former…

Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave …

Dirty Sunbeams’ Poppy Cortese sat down with former Lounge Society guitarist Herbie May to find out more about his latest solo single and the philosophy behind his new record label, Red Licori…

With the post-Fall supergroup about to head out on a UK tour in support of new album, ‘Inklings’, we caught up with House Of All’s frontman Martin Bramah. Words by Poppy Cortese.

A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley.

Courtney Barnett brought her messy-country rock to a rare intimate show at The Trades Club in celebration of her latest album. Words by Poppy Cortese.

There’s nothing like a FEET show – their refreshingly energetic indie-rock is brought to The Trades Club for the first time. Words by Poppy Cortese.

TTSSFU revels in her deeply addictive, dreamy, post-punk sound at The Trades Club as a part of her Spring 2026 tour. Words by Poppy Cortese.

We caught up with award-winning ambient-folk artist Mark McCambridge, aka Arborist, ahead of the release of his fourth album, ‘Looking For Love’, and a UK tour that includes a special m…

We caught up with local teenage songwriter, Cavan Murphy, ahead of his biggest headline show to date at The Grayston Unity, to hear about his musical journey so far.

A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley.

Saul Adamczewski’s band brought their genre-bending, apocalyptic, exotica flair to The Trades for IVW. Poppy Cortese was there to revel in the chaos.

Opening for seasoned indie-popsters The Primitives, Herbie reveals a new-found sense of introspection and intimacy in his solo work. Words by Poppy Cortese.

Stepping away from his alter ego, Zpor – the animated frontman of cosmic trailblazers Henge – Matthew C Whitaker finds new, subtle ways to express his mystic-folk visions.

International roots-rock band The Ukrainians are calling it a day after nearly 40 years. Ahead of their farewell tour, including a gig at The Trades Club, we spoke to guitarist Peter Solowka about …

Pale Blue Eyes, indie-modernists from Sheffield and Totnes, chose The Grayston Unity and Independent Venue Week for their first gig of the year. Poppy Cortese was there to witness it all.

For the first of two sold-out shows at The Trades, the charismatic Antony Szmierek delivers a set that is as unifying as it is celebratory.

When Fat White Family founder Saul Adamczewski rolled into town with his Insecure Men project we simply had to grab him for a natter. Unravelling his chaotic genius – over black tea and Harib…

Rising indie-rock band Rose Villas were headliners of choice for Dark Matter Promotions’ Independent Venue Week showcase. On hand to witness their latest exhilarating live performance was Pop…

Some 32 years since they recorded a debut album in America with one of their musical icons, Andrew and Jane Craig are still crafting melodious indie-pop gems. We jumped on a zoom call with the Brig…

A round-up of some of the best new releases from local labels and artists, in and around the Calder Valley.

Sunday 3rd May ARBORIST £9 | £10 [+10% booking fee] MATINEE SHOW | Doors open 2.30pm 14+ seated show | U18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult Arborist aka acclaimed Belfast-based songwrite...

The double-A single is the latest offering from Todmorden-based Red Licorice Records, the label launched in 2025 by Herbie May of The Lounge Society.

Poppy Cortese braved the chaotic world of experimental rock outfit The Moonlandingz as they brought their full gamut of eccentricities to The Trades Club.

Poppy Cortese caught up with the Hebden four-piece at Mark It Zero studio, where the band have been recording their debut EP with The Lounge Society’s Archie Dewis.

A rapid-fire rundown of the whopping 23 bands lined up for this year’s (still totally free) cathartic noise fest across three days and five venues in Sowerby Bridge and Halifax.

This month, a ballsy new-rage duo from Brum, a fresh-faced Mancunian double header, a free festival of noise and more. Here’s our speedy guide to the region’s best of the best live music in Novembe…

What do you get if you put a legendary punk drummer with a founding member of Spandau Ballet and throw a gutsy rockabilly songstress into the mix? Answer: XGenerationX. We caught up with the new su…

‘Miss Belief’, the remarkable debut album by Rebecca Spooner, captures the intimacy of home recording while exploring some highly ambitious songcraft. Here’s our take on it, with …

Meet the indie-rock five-piece from Rochdale who are whipping up a storm with their potent mix of 70s riffs and jangly pop.

On their second album, the Huddersfield band, led by singer-songwriter Eileen Alanna, traverse many universal emotions and, ultimately, create a warm and joyous sense of belonging.

As part of a series of Town Festival interviews, Niamh Robinson chatted to the eccentric Irish-born artist and performer, Mik Artistik, about fashion, his unique history as a creative, moving to En…

The deeply heartfelt nature of Katie’s astonishing third album, What Love Is, sees her baring all as she explores themes of love and adoption. We caught up with Katie on the eve of her 37-date UK t…

It’s been a busy year for Ben McElroy, one that has seen the ambient soundscape artist branch out into new realms. Ahead of his show at The Puzzle, the starting point for his autumn tour, we …

Splitting his time between Todmorden and Paris, James Douglas Clarke has struck upon a new-found creative sparkle that is less indie-rock and more synth-pop.

This month, future-proofed ghetto funk, quirky indie-popsters from Canada, an experimental four-speaker surround sound extravaganza and more. Here’s our speedy guide to the region’s best of the bes…

Hailed by The Guardian as “the hippest venue in the north”, there’s no debating the Trades Club does live music exceptionally well. But it is much more than that. The Trades Club has an underlying,…

Dave Leggett reports on an emotional night in Todmorden where W.H Lung headlined a fundraising event for Keith McIvor – JD Twitch of Optimo (Espacio) – who has been diagnosed with a ter…

Ahead of Starcat’s gig at The Trades Club, we spoke to the rockabilly supergroup’s guitarist Neal X about his time in Sigue Sigue Sputnik and his love of quirky independent venues.

This month, US indie bigwigs, a shoegaze-punk album launch, Brazilian ska, primordial rock and more. Here’s our speedy guide to the region’s best of the best live music in August.

The enthralling Halifax band, The Incident, ramp up their glam-pop credentials and bathe in rock-nostalgia for their meticulously-crafted new release.

The Puzzle in Sowerby Bridge plays host to a full day of live music on Sat 19th July, all organised by a group of local young musicians, technicians and promoters. We take a look at some of the ban…

The guys at The Grayston sure are busy this summer. Their latest announcement? A new jazz weekender. Here’s Niamh Robinson, the venue’s content producer, digging into the detail.

The Grayston Unity has announced a new, exciting, genre-busting series of gigs. Here we take a look at some of the fresh-faced featured artists they’ve got in store.

We caught up with Halifax-based musician and spoken word specialist Beku to discuss the inspirations behind his debut EP.