When a national lockdown was initially imposed on 23 March 2020 due to the unknown severity of the impending COVID-19 pandemic, everyday life as we knew it ground to an immediate halt. All of a sudden, members of the public…
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The Hidden Music Venues of Chester
In a small Roman style city there can’t possibly be much music round here, right? Wrong. It’s spilling out onto the street’s day and night if you truly look for it. With buskers on every corner during the day, and artists playing…
Man City vs UEFA: the story so far
By City fan Archie Jackson 2012 is where the story between the blue side of Manchester and UEFA begins. From as young as I can remember, a European night meant booing the anthem as the players lined up and now…
Real Madrid vs Man City Match Preview
The reigning European champions Real Madrid host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu, in the first leg of the champions league semi-finals. The blue side of Manchester are dubbed as the bookies favourites to go through, as they have won…
Måneskin – Live at the O2 Review
The curtain is drawn across the stage. The O2 Arena holds its breath, perking up at each hint of movement. In true rockstar fashion, Måneskin are late. There is no disappointment when the show finally begins. Through the curtain, their…
Black Spiders – Can’t Die, Won’t Die Album Review
How many bands excite you right out of the gate? Black Spiders have certainly done that for me. Their debut album titled ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’ manages to encompass hard-rock, shoe gaze, and grunge to maximum effect. The album is…
Disability campaigner Dom Smith visits campus
By Spencer Douglas Creator of Soundsphere, Dom Smith, visited the Exton Park campus in May, to speak out about his rise through the journalism world whilst living with cerebral palsy. Smith, who created the global magazine back in 2008, has…
Nieve Ella – Liverpool Sound City 2023 Live Review
Excitement fills the Metrocola venue as Nieve Ella enter the stage. They are one of the first bands to play the Sound City festival this year, and I am intrigued to see what they bring to the table. A few…
Download Festival announce more bands and stage splits for 2023
The most recent Download Festival lineup announcement reveals Halestorm, Neck Deep, Clutch, and many more for this years edition of the long running festival. Day tickets for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday are the only tickets available, and are the last…
Local Council Elections
Cheshire residents will go to the polls today for the local council elections. This is the first day of polling in the UK where valid identification is required to take part. Labour currently holds the most seats in Cheshire West…