MUSIC, BLOG, REVIEWS & RADIO SHOWS

The Cast (Albums) : Austra, Chris Lyons, Cole Pulice, James Yorkston, Maria Somerville, SG Lewis

The Cast (Albums) : Blue Lake, David Byrne, Gwenno, Smith and Liddle, Sons of Sevilla, Tunng

For all the joy and excitement that comes from a New Year, it's also a time to remember those we lost. What follows is a personal selection to commemorate some of those who died in 2025. Some may be travelling the Highway to Hell. Others are, hopefully Knocking On Heaven's Door. All contributed memories to treasure and experiences to value....

The Cast (Albums) : Chris Stamey, Emma Pollock, Nightbus, Pendulum, Slow Country, Wallace

Alpaca Sports / EMF / The Hit Parade / The Stone Roses / Yellow Magic Orchestra

The Cast (Albums) : Blood Orange, Catt, Ezra Feinberg, The Futureheads, Jim's Twenty-one Rialto, Rival Consoles, Sven Wunder

It's Christmas time. The herald angels are singing. Last Christmas is, hopefully, paid for. Outside, any Winter Wonderland is raking in the profits or decidedly damp. But one thing remains constant and free. It's time to unveil the Pop In The Real World Christmas Crackers playlist

The Cast (Albums) : The Cords, Elisabeth Elektra, Lance Ferguson with the Bamboos, Leit Motif, Mae Powell

New York. A legendary venue. The Beastie Boys.

The Cast (Albums) : Building Instrument, Cate le Bon, Dijf Sanders, Marina Zispin, Night Tapes, Stuart Moxham