After first hearing Herorangecoat nearly two years ago I was a fan. Now I finally had the chance to see her play live for the launch of her new EP. Check out my review! wp.me/pqlQV-7xe

I'm a bit late with my review of the cracking new album from the Suncharms. Check it out! @thesuncharms.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7wS

I will soon be starting a weekly 2-hour radio show, called the Mixtape, on Jorvik Radio. First show is at 10pm tonight and will be available on the stations 'Listen Again' option afterwards. Jorvik Radio on DAB, Online and via your smart speaker. For online click here. Jorvikradio.com

Skylights are back with a colossal thumping anthem of a tune, "Fever" Check out my review. @skylightsyra.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7wY

Ringo Starr has a fabulous new album out this Friday. It is called 'Long Long Road'. Check out my review! @ringostarrmusic.bsky.social @republicmedia.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7wA

Here comes Bill’s begging bowl! 😊 Bill Adamson's York Charity Sleepout 2026 I will be raising money and awareness for the work of brilliant York based charities : York City FC Foundation, Kitchen for Everyone York and HOPING York Street Kitchen. If you are able to donate please do gvwhl.com/UN6VF

The Claypool Lennon Delirium have just released a fabulous new single, "Meat Machines". Check out my review. wp.me/pqlQV-7wl

Marcy James has just released a gorgeous cover of Dee Dee Sharp's 1965 soul classic "I Really Love You". Check out my review! wp.me/pqlQV-7wa

Jesus Cringe have released three awesome singles this year, including two in the last four days! Check out my review. #jesuscringe #epictronic wp.me/pqlQV-7w1

Molly Rymer has just released a gorgeous new song, "Lies". Check out my review! #mollyrymer wp.me/pqlQV-7vT

I was lucky enough to be at the 2nd Love Music Hate Racism York gig last month. Check out my review! #lovemusichateracism wp.me/pqlQV-7vy

Here comes the 28th entry in the Mayhem Virgins series where we showcase artists that have never been in these pages before. This time it is the wonderful Sue Denim. @suedenim wp.me/pqlQV-7vp

I am a bit late with this one. But a few weeks ago I was at the Bruise Control EP launch gig at the Fulford Arms. Check out my review! wp.me/pqlQV-7uI

A couple of weeks back I was in the audience for the Earth Wind & Fire Experience (featuring Al McKay) at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Check out my review wp.me/pqlQV-7uD

Flat Moon played at the Fulford Arms on 26th February and it was like a house party on steroids! Check out my review! @fulfordarms.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7uC

I was lucky enough to attend the 'All Should Eat' gig at the Crescent in York last month. Four excellent bands raising money for SASH. Check out my review. wp.me/pqlQV-7uE

A couple of weeks back I was lucky enough to see Suede at the Barbican in York. Check out my review. @suedehq.bsky.social @yorkbarbican.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7ug

HerOrangeCoat's new EP 'The Woodland Sessions' is simply gorgeous. Check out my review. #herorangecoat wp.me/pqlQV-7u3

Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg played at the Brudenell in Leeds last month. I was there, check out my review! @markyramone.bsky.social #bonesatearfa @nathbrudenell.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7tS

The first Love Music Hate Racism gig, badged as Love Punk Hate Racism, is scheduled for February 27th and it is SOLD OUT! Read more about Love Music Hate Racism and the gig via the link #vagabond #sweepingstatement #bitchcraft #cityscreenyork #lovemusichateracismyork wp.me/pqlQV-7tF

Earlier this month the High Priestess of Brat Punk and the Queen of all marginilised, mistreated minorities released “Illegal Aliens”! @delilahbon.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7tq

Sleuth Gang Unleash Explosive New Single “Run Rabbit Run” - TODAY! Check out my words about this absolute banger! @sleuthgangsam.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7t9

In case you missed it here is my interview on Jorvik Radio with the lovely Anna on the G Spot show from last night :-)  My piece starts from around 19 minutes in. It lasts for 10 mins and is split into two parts with a song in-between. @jorvikradio.bsky.social listenagain.jorvikradio.com/TheGSpot

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing uber talented singer songwriter Nell Davies. Take a listen to the interview. #nelldavies wp.me/pqlQV-7t0

Mayhem is 17 years old today. Thank you to every single one of you who has visited, supported, commented and been there for me! Keep on rocking! wp.me/pqlQV-7sJ

Last week I saw the Silhouettes headline the Fulford Arms backed up by some excellent support acts. Check out my review! @fulfordarms.bsky.social @simonpattinson.bsky.social @callitvain.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7sx

Lost Trends are back and the new track is fucking awesome! Check out my review of "Interest Free". #losttrends wp.me/pqlQV-7sl

Springsteen's new song "Streets of Minneapolis" is the protest song the world and particularly the USA needed. Check out my thoughts on this angry epic! @brucespringsteen.net wp.me/pqlQV-7sb

Last Friday I was witness to the magnificent Vagabond headlining in York. Check out my review! wp.me/pqlQV-7rO

"Ghost Within" is the phenomenal new single from The Fair attempts. Check out my review. #thefairattempts @mooncoilmedia.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7rD

It is time for the 27th entry in our Mayhem Virgins series where we showcase artists we have never featured before, This time it is the turn of uber talented Cornish singer songwriter and punky troubadour Nell Davies. #nelldavies wp.me/pqlQV-7rd

Have you heard tiLLie's new EP 'i miss when monsters were only shadows'? You need to hear it, check out my review. @whoistillie.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7r1

Sweden's Sunnan have just released a gorgeous new song, "Sail (Lady In Waiting)". Check out my review. #sunnan #mysticsons wp.me/pqlQV-7qR

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing the Bowie Experience in my adopted home city of York. Check out my review. #thebowieexperience #grandoperahouseyork wp.me/pqlQV-7qG

This is my review of a rather disappointing evening at the magnificent Ripon Cathedral. #riponcathedral #concertsbycandlelight wp.me/pqlQV-7qw

This review was stuck in my drafts folder since early December! But it is finally unleashed, I hope you like it! @fulfordarms.bsky.social #theapocalypsedisco wp.me/pqlQV-7qi

On This Day, 4th January, Barry Turned Johnny's House Into A Ring Of Fire! #johnnycash #barrygibb #beegees wp.me/pqlQV-7qa

After six fab messages from artists and bands this is a brief Christmas message to all you wonderful people from me :-) wp.me/pqlQV-7q0

Here comes the end. Not quite Armageddon, but the end of Mayhem's end of the world themed 12 days of Christmas. Day 12 features "World Hold On (Children Of The Sky)" by Bob Sinclair. It contains a playlist and a surprise too :-) @bosscaine.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7pS

Day 11 of Mayhem's 12 days of Christmas with an end of the world theme features REM with "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I feel Fine). @remhq.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7pK

Here is our sixth Christmas message from those artists and bands that we love here at Mayhem Towers. This one is from Turn Smith, Skylights ace guitarist! @skylightsyra.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7px

Day 10 of Mayhem's 12 Days of Christmas with an end of the world theme is here. Today's song is the epic "The End" from the Doors! #thedoors wp.me/pqlQV-7pn

Here comes our fifth Christmas message and this time it is from the wonderful Strip! #strip wp.me/pqlQV-7pe

Here is the fourth of our Christmas messages from bands and artists we have featured during the year. This time it is the delightful and immensely talented Pennine Suite. #penninesuite wp.me/pqlQV-7p2

We are at day 9 of Mayhem's end of the world themed 12 days of Christmas series. Today it is the turn of Muse with "We Are Fucking Fucked" #muse wp.me/pqlQV-7oR

Are you ready? Here is the final instalment of Mayhem's Top 50 albums of 2025, the top ten! Did any of your favourites make the list? @avalancheparty.bsky.social @altblkera.bsky.social @lambrinigirls.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7oB

Here comes day 8 of Mayhem's end of the world themed 12 days of Christmas. Today it is "Parasite Eve" from the mighty Bring Me The Horizon. #bringmethehorizon wp.me/pqlQV-7ov

Here comes another Christmas message from an artist that Mayhem is a huge fan of, Molly Rymer! #mollyrymer wp.me/pqlQV-7ok

Day 7 of the end of the world themed Mayhem's 12 Days Of Christmas brings you "The Man Comes Around" from Johnny Cash. #johnnycash wp.me/pqlQV-7od

Mayhem's 12 Days Of Christmas series theme for 2025 is the end of the world. We are now halfway through and the song for day 6 is "Earth Died Screaming" by the legend that is Tom Waits. #tomwaits wp.me/pqlQV-7o5