REVIEW: Plasticine’s latest single ‘Hive’
Plasticine released their latest single, ‘Hive’, recently. Here’s what we thought.
“It’s not about sex and drugs anymore, it’s just rock’n’roll”: in conversation with Shaun Ryder
We sat down with Happy Mondays’ frontman Shaun Ryder to talk about his thoughts on Manchester (and Salford), new music, and what happened at Glastonbury 1990.
REVIEW: Big Special at Stylus
Big Special played at Leeds’ Stylus recently. Here’s what we thought.
Who the fuck are… Life Aquatic Band?
They’re from Sheffield. They have an EP out tomorrow. They may (or may not) know Steve Zissou. But who the fuck are Life Aquatic Band?
REVIEW: Femur’s fantastic latest single ‘One Last Dance’
Local Sheffield favourites Femur have released their latest single, ‘One Last Dance’. Here’s what we thought (SPOILER: We loved it).
REVIEW: The Empty Page’s latest release, ‘Death On Our Side’
The Empty Page released their single ‘Death On Our Side’ recently. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’, the latest single from the Sheffield three piece band Patchwork Dots
Patchwork Dots release their newest single, ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’, next Tuesday. We were lucky enough to get an advanced copy. Here is what we thought.
REVIEW: Naima Bock at Sidney&Matilda
Naima Bock performed at Sidney&Matilda recently. Here’s what we thought.
The Flight of the Doves: An interview with Dove Ellis
Since the release of his acclaimed debut album Blizzard, an unfounded myth has circulated around Dove Ellis: that the mystique surrounding his persona is due in large part to the fact that he had, until very recently, “still never done an interview”. We would like to officially put this rumour to bed.
(Some of) Jarred Up’s Favourite Albums of 2025
It’s that time of year. We have asked our lovely pool of writers for some of their favourite albums of 2025. Do you care? Probably not. Are we gonna tell you anyway? Of course. Disagree? We don’t care. This is literally the definitive list.
Bleak Midwinter: Christina Rossetti, Gustav Holst, and an “Indie Christmas”
‘In The Bleak Midwinter’ was written by Christina Rossetti in 1872, and since then it has remained one of the most popular Christmas songs in the UK and Ireland, and remains a favourite cover option for many contemporary musicians. But why? Edie McQueen gives us her thoughts.
REVIEW: Cinder Path at Yellow Arch
Brand new Sheffield band Cinder Path played their hotly-anticipated debut show this month. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: Divorce at Crookes Social Club
Divorce played Crookes Social Club recently. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: Reverend & The Makers at Crookes Social Club
Reverend & The Makers played Crookes Social Club recently, as part of their Social Clubs tour. Here’s what we thought.
On tour with Maximilian Tanner
We’ve done many, many reviews of gigs. But what is it like on the other side of the mic? What is it actually like going on tour, travelling from city to city, country to country? Well, one of our very good friends, Maximilian Tanner, has been on tour supporting John Maus, and we were delighted when he agreed to do a tour diary for us. So, here it is!
REVIEW: Emergence Collective’s ‘Swimming in the Early Hours’
Emergence Collective released their EP, ‘Swimming in the Early Hours’, recently. Here is our review of the title track.
REVIEW: Life Aquatic Band at Sidney&Matilda
Life Aquatic Band headlined Sidney&Matilda recently. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: Monqi and her latest track ‘Stoke the Fire’
Monqi has released her latest single ‘Stoke the Fire’. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: Hotel Lux at Sidney&Matilda
Hotel Lux played Sidney&Matilda recently, at one of our Jarred Up Presents gigs. Here’s what we thought.
REVIEW: STRIXEN and their latest single, ‘Heartsick’
STRIXEN have released their latest single, ‘Heartsick’. Here’s what we thought.