Reviews of Prog Rock, Classical Music, Art Rock and Jazz
Thursday 24 February 2026 Bridgewater Hall, Manchester ***** 'A mature work from a highly accomplished composer' - Jonny Greenwood's new violin concerto performed by Daniel Pioro and The Hallé Jonny Greenwood. Photo credit Sharyn Bellemakers/The Hallé Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood has been a classical composer for the last twenty years. His film scores, including There Will …
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7 May 2025 Aviva Studios Manchester ***** A Unique Theatrical Experience Melds the Music of Radiohead with Shakespeare's Hamlet Hamlet Hail to the Thief (Photo by Manuel Harlan) In late 2002/early 2003, Thom Yorke, Radiohead's main singer and songwriter (and a member of The Smile) wrote the lyrics for the band’s sixth studio album, Hail …
Thursday 3 June 2022 Manchester Academy Radiohead members bring new band The Smile to Manchester ***** Last time Radiohead played in Manchester was five years ago, when the Manchester Bombing forced the Arena to close and the gig was moved to Old Trafford Cricket Ground. It was an emotional evening, with the crowd singing Karma …