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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 20h

Live Review: ‘collaborative banjos’ make for a meditative atmosphere at NCEM

As Damien said as he opened the evening “when you mention two banjos everyone thinks of dualling banjos, but tonight, we are collaborative banjos.”

Live Review: ‘collaborative banjos’ make for a meditative atmosphere at NCEM

As Damien said as he opened the evening “when you mention two banjos everyone thinks of dualling banjos, but tonight, we are collaborative banjos.”

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 1d

Live Review: Rick Wakeman is still filling halls

Rick Wakeman’s current tour is very much a show of two halves, of two albums and, importantly, two capes.

Live Review: Rick Wakeman is still filling halls

Rick Wakeman’s current tour is very much a show of two halves, of two albums and, importantly, two capes.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Bloom’s new EP immerses us in his unconventional, haunted sound

Mike Bloom has been a tour de force in the music industry for a long time and has worked for some giants of the alt scene.

Mike Bloom’s new EP immerses us in his unconventional, haunted sound

Mike Bloom has been a tour de force in the music industry for a long time and has worked for some giants of the alt scene.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

Live Review: today the Blue Bird Bakery, tomorrow The Albert Hall for Joshua Burnell

Ten minutes into his Acomb show and Joshua Burnell is drawing attention to his red, sparkly shirt. It's a touch of Strictly at The Blue Bird Bakery, which is getting quite the reputation for music and poetry gigs…

Live Review: today the Blue Bird Bakery, tomorrow The Albert Hall for Joshua Burnell

Ten minutes into his Acomb show and Joshua Burnell is drawing attention to his red, sparkly shirt. It's a touch of Strictly at The Blue Bird Bakery, which is getting quite the reputation for music and poetry gigs in York.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

Ian Watkins’ life ends in violence – one of rock’s darkest tales ends without redemption.

Some music stories you don’t want to write. The last time I felt sickened by a music item was when York Calling’s Editor-in-chief Graeme and I covered the death of Phil Spector in 2021.

Ian Watkins’ life ends in violence – one of rock’s darkest tales ends without redemption.

Some music stories you don’t want to write. The last time I felt sickened by a music item was when York Calling’s Editor-in-chief Graeme and I covered the death of Phil Spector in 2021.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

Poetic and emotional, Eyal Erlich brings classic rock to life

The ability to capture the energy of a live performance on video is one that’s not to be underestimated, yet singer/songwriter Eyal Erlich does it beautifully with his rendition of All in all.

Poetic and emotional, Eyal Erlich brings classic rock to life

The ability to capture the energy of a live performance on video is one that’s not to be underestimated, yet singer/songwriter Eyal Erlich does it beautifully with his rendition of All in all.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 2d

Norway’s Ask Carol show their gentle yet defiant side

Often seen putting on concerts for cows in rural Norway, Ask Carol are old favourites who haven’t graced our blog for a while.

Norway’s Ask Carol show their gentle yet defiant side

Often seen putting on concerts for cows in rural Norway, Ask Carol are old favourites who haven’t graced our blog for a while.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 3d

Live Review: The Fulford Arms put on a night for local up and comers

It’s great that organisations such as The Warren in Hull exist.

Live Review: The Fulford Arms put on a night for local up and comers

It’s great that organisations such as The Warren in Hull exist.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 6d

The eloquent and poignant Mt. Gribley releases new single

Emerging from the early morning haze, Mourning Light is the latest single from alternative folk project Mt. Gribley.

The eloquent and poignant Mt. Gribley releases new single

Emerging from the early morning haze, Mourning Light is the latest single from alternative folk project Mt. Gribley.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 6d

For these shortening Autumn days, Miles and the Chain Gang go acoustic

Local rockers and York Calling favourites Miles and the Chain Gang are stripping things back for their latest release.

For these shortening Autumn days, Miles and the Chain Gang go acoustic

Local rockers and York Calling favourites Miles and the Chain Gang are stripping things back for their latest release.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 6d

Get immersed in NEEB’s evolving sound

Hartlepool’s NEEB are something of an enigma. With an evolving sound and live presence that’s now been put to record, it was time to get to know them better.

Get immersed in NEEB’s evolving sound

Hartlepool’s NEEB are something of an enigma. With an evolving sound and live presence that’s now been put to record, it was time to get to know them better.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 7d

Live Review: First Time Flyers bring dancing, laughing and audience interaction to The Attic, Leeds

The Attic, Leeds welcomed First Time Flyers for a set that was more theatrics than authentic country.

Live Review: First Time Flyers bring dancing, laughing and audience interaction to The Attic, Leeds

The Attic, Leeds welcomed First Time Flyers for a set that was more theatrics than authentic country.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 8d

Live Review: Bilk and The Music Venue Trust bring no frills punk to The Crescent

No fads, no frills, no gimmicks - just quality music. Indie rock band Bilk’s set at York Crescent Community Venue was razor-sharp from start to finish.

Live Review: Bilk and The Music Venue Trust bring no frills punk to The Crescent

No fads, no frills, no gimmicks - just quality music. Indie rock band Bilk’s set at York Crescent Community Venue was razor-sharp from start to finish.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 8d

Of Monsters and Men are coming to Leeds

Of Monsters and Men return with a double release: Dream Team and The Towering Skyscraper at the End of the Road – lifted from All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, their first full-length album in six years, arriving 17 October 2025.

Of Monsters and Men are coming to Leeds

Of Monsters and Men return with a double release: Dream Team and The Towering Skyscraper at the End of the Road – lifted from All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade, their first full-length album in six years, arriving 17 October 2025.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 8d

Roundhay Festival announces global superstar headliners

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, is thrilled to announce that Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull, will headline, joined by Kesha and many more acts still to be revealed.

Roundhay Festival announces global superstar headliners

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest highlight of Leeds’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, is thrilled to announce that Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull, will headline, joined by Kesha and many more acts still to be revealed.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 8d

Discovery: Bright Shining Lights take to the stars

With a new album that’s out of this world, New Jersey, USA’s Bright Shining Lights have blipped on my cosmic radar.

Discovery: Bright Shining Lights take to the stars

With a new album that’s out of this world, New Jersey, USA’s Bright Shining Lights have blipped on my cosmic radar.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 12d

Bliss Carmxn talks queer kinship, automatic writing, and sending music to the Moon

Adam Kaasa, the brains behind Bliss Carmxn, feels like a creative in the truest sense of the word.

Bliss Carmxn talks queer kinship, automatic writing, and sending music to the Moon

Adam Kaasa, the brains behind Bliss Carmxn, feels like a creative in the truest sense of the word.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 12d

AliveTeen brings fire and defiance in pop rock single

Based in Toronto, Canada with Russian heritage, AliveTeen combines the heavy rock of Linkin Park with accessible pop elements.

AliveTeen brings fire and defiance in pop rock single

Based in Toronto, Canada with Russian heritage, AliveTeen combines the heavy rock of Linkin Park with accessible pop elements.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 13d

The Casbahs make a triumphant return

Returning from a three-year hiatus, The Casbahs are back on our blog with their comeback single, Electric Daydreams.

The Casbahs make a triumphant return

Returning from a three-year hiatus, The Casbahs are back on our blog with their comeback single, Electric Daydreams.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 13d

Finding the hope in trauma, Destined to Fail is the solo debut from Violet Love

Violet Love, real name Autumn Granados, has been writing music since the age of thirteen and has taken her talents across the US. Now, her music is appearing on our blog for the first time through her debut solo EP,…

Finding the hope in trauma, Destined to Fail is the solo debut from Violet Love

Violet Love, real name Autumn Granados, has been writing music since the age of thirteen and has taken her talents across the US. Now, her music is appearing on our blog for the first time through her debut solo EP, Destined To Fail.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 15d

The Muster Point Project speaks to sidestepping life’s problems in new Americana single

Greener Grass is the latest in a series of insightful singles from The Muster Point Project.

The Muster Point Project speaks to sidestepping life’s problems in new Americana single

Greener Grass is the latest in a series of insightful singles from The Muster Point Project.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 19d

Love Ghost releases polished yet edgy new album

For some time now, Los Angeles-based Love Ghost’s star has been on the rise.

Love Ghost releases polished yet edgy new album

For some time now, Los Angeles-based Love Ghost’s star has been on the rise.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 20d

Welcome to the sweet world of Pretty little Saturday

Pretty little Saturday, the new solo project of Kristi Knupp, celebrates her idyllic days living in Venice Beach, California.

Welcome to the sweet world of Pretty little Saturday

Pretty little Saturday, the new solo project of Kristi Knupp, celebrates her idyllic days living in Venice Beach, California.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 20d

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows reflect on scraps and Spotify

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows landed on my radar last year and immediately scored a spot on my coveted “albums of the year” list through Goodnight, Lad. Union Street is the first music I’m sharing from them since, and…

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows reflect on scraps and Spotify

Seán R. McLaughlin & The Wind-Up Crows landed on my radar last year and immediately scored a spot on my coveted “albums of the year” list through Goodnight, Lad. Union Street is the first music I’m sharing from them since, and it’s got a high bar to clear.

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York Calling @yorkcalling.bsky.social · 20d

The ever-original Eleri Ward drops debut album

Eleri Ward made a name for herself through her indie-folk covers of Sondheim songs. It got her the attention of The New York Times and Forbes among others. But we know her more for her original work.

The ever-original Eleri Ward drops debut album

Eleri Ward made a name for herself through her indie-folk covers of Sondheim songs. It got her the attention of The New York Times and Forbes among others. But we know her more for her original work.

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