Author: manvmusic

• The Best 2026 Albums so far

  May 14

  Here’s a few specially selected albums released this year in 2026, as voted by mvm editors. more ›

• best bands you’ve never heard of #7 | Modern Woman

  May 11

  New kids on the block: Modern Woman bring an ensemble of joyous, bold rock with debut Johnny’s Dreamworld. 2026 has seen a splurge of new, energetic collectives burst onto the… more ›

• The Lemon Twigs: “Look For Your Mind!” – Album Review

  May 8

  D’addario brothers embalm the art of pastiche with guitar-driven sixth Look For Your Mind!  For brothers Brian and Michael D’addario, music is all they know. Sons of working musician parents, inspired… more ›

• AI in Music: The Saga Continues…

  May 7

  I feel music curation is as important as ever in terms of uncertainty with AI. Top lists, ‘ones to watch’, hidden gems curation will be peak music journalism – especially… more ›

• Live Review: Irish mettle with The Scratch

  May 3

  Irish spirit in abundance at Rescue Rooms as folk-metal The Scratch celebrate in style. Photos: Andrew McClymont It can be argued that The Scratch are something of an anomaly. Blending… more ›