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K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026
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K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026

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Review: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol. 1, 1972 – 1984’
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Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’
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Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’

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K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026
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K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026

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Review: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol. 1, 1972 – 1984’
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Review: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol. 1, 1972 – 1984’

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Review: TONS ‘Stoned Villains’
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Review: TONS ‘Stoned Villains’

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Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’
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Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’

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Review: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol. 1, 1972 – 1984’
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A covers album can be one of two things: an easy cash-in record to fill time between studio releases or,

Review: TONS ‘Stoned Villains’
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Review: TONS ‘Stoned Villains’

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Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’
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Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’

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Review: Burned Up Bled Dry ‘Next Stop… Dead Stop…’

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Neon Heart: An Interview With Magnus Nordén

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Stockholm, Sweden’s experimental psych prog rockers Neon Heart have profoundly captured the very essence of musical and vocal creativity within

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K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026
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It’s safe to say that I had been looking forward to this gig since I reviewed the latest release from

Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin ‘Stygian Bough’ & 40 Watt Sun @ Rebellion, Manchester, 9th February 2026
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Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin ‘Stygian Bough’ & 40 Watt Sun @ Rebellion, Manchester, 9th February 2026

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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
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Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

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Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
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