Laura Dean

5 days ago | deadgoodmusic.blog | Laura Dean

The past few years have been a whirlwind for Johnny Marr. From releasing a greatest hits collection to publishing a book documenting the iconic guitars he’s used and owned throughout his career, the legendary guitarist has been in constant motion – including a North American tour with James. Until now, 2025 had offered a rare moment of calm. But that changed this week, as Johnny returned to the stage with two intimate warm-up shows ahead of his set at the Forever Now festival.

1 week ago | godisinthetvzine.co.uk | Laura Dean

In the run-up to the release of her upcoming album Othersides of the Moon, we had the pleasure of sitting down with singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan to talk about revisiting her past work, unexpected collaborations, and the challenges - and rewards - of giving beloved songs a new life. For the project, Lucy turned the tracklist over to her fans - and the results were both familiar and surprising.

1 week ago | godisinthetvzine.co.uk | Laura Dean

Indie favourites Catfish and the Bottlemen lit up Heaton Park on Friday night, just hours before the venue transformed into the bustling hub ofParklife Festival. Marking their first live performance since Reading Festival 2024, the show served as the electrifying kick-off to their summer 2025 tour, which features major headline dates in Cardiff and Tottenham.

2 weeks ago | deadgoodmusic.blog | Laura Dean

The dream pop trio have announced that they’ll be embarking on a UK tour in November. The extensive runs kicks off at Manchester’s Gorilla and wraps up at London’s Electric Ballroom. The announcement comes following the success of their recent spring performances, which included sold-out shows at London’s Village Underground and appearances at The Great Escape festival, Live at Leeds, and Neighbourhood Weekender.

2 weeks ago | godisinthetvzine.co.uk | Laura Dean

Each summer, The Piece Hall's stunning courtyard becomes the heart of Halifax's live entertainment scene, hosting everything from unforgettable concerts to awe-inspiring circus performances. This year's season launched in style with two spectacular nights headlined by James, who returned to the iconic venue following their triumphant performances in 2023. We were there for the second show on Saturday night, where the atmosphere was electric.