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Check out "Man Of The People" the new single from McKinley James and the Flat Tops. If you hate Reform, Farage and the Far Right you will love it! wp.me/pqlQV-7y0
“Man Of The People” – McKinley James and the Flat Tops
I was alerted to this brilliant song when McKinley James shared it on his socials. I was hooked from the opening lines “This one goes out to the biggest cunt in the United Kingdom. Fuck you f…
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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
herorangecoat – The Attic, Leeds – Sunday 10th May 2026
I have been a fan of herorangecoat for quite a while now so when Georgia invited me to this gig I did everything I could to be there. I had never been to the Attic in Leeds before and it is a delig…
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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
‘Darkening Sky’ – The Suncharms
The Suncharms first appeared on these pages via a review of their 2018 single “Red Dust” and they have been a regular on the playlist over here at Mayhem Towers in the seven an a half y…
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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
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Skylights are back with a colossal thumping anthem of a tune, "Fever" Check out my review. @skylightsyra.bsky.social wp.me/pqlQV-7wY
“Fever” – Skylights
Skylights are back at last with a colossal thumping anthem of a tune, “Fever”. The opening guitar sound alludes to some of John Squire’s finest moments. Then the drums batter the door d…
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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
‘Long Long Road’ – Ringo Starr
‘Long Long Road’ is the new album from Ringo Starr, produced by T Bone Burnett, it is his one of his finest collections to date. It is another collaboration with Burnett following hot o…
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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
“Meat Machines” – The Claypool Lennon Delirium
The Claypool Lennon Delirium is a band formed by the rock supremo Less Claypool once the main man of Primus and Sean Ono Lennon. The musical universe has worked some wonderful juju bringing these t…
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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
“I Really Love You” – Marcy James
If you like your soul music chilled, emotional and leaning towards old school then look no further than Marcy James’ cover of Dee Dee Sharp’s 1965 classic “I Really Love You”…
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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
Jesus Cringe Releases Three Singles In A Few Days
Jesus Cringe is described as irreverent, shape-shifting space rock project. It is the brainchild of Belgian musical genius Alexis Pfrimmer. Signed to Epictronic Records and the first of this trio o…
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Molly Rymer has just released a gorgeous new song, "Lies". Check out my review! #mollyrymer wp.me/pqlQV-7vT
“Lie” – Molly Rymer
Leeds singer songwriter Molly Rymer has released a second single from her forthcoming 4-track EP project called ‘Alone When The Lights Come On’. Molly says that each track follows theme…
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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
Love Music Hate Racism Gig #2 – The Basement @ City Screen, York – Friday 27th March 2026
Following a sellout first gig at the same venue the Love Music Hate Racism team curated another sellout show. This one was headlined by York band Strip who were supported by two other fabulous band…
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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
Mayhem Virgins – Sue Denim
This is the 28th entry in the Mayhem Virgins series which has been running since 2018. Here is where we showcase artists that have never featured in these pages before. This time it is the turn of …
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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
Bruise Control – The Fulford Arms York – Thursday 5th March 2026
Another night at the fabulous Fulford Arms, was it another great night? Read on to find out. The evening was set up to showcase the launch of Bruise Control’s new EP titled ‘Bruise Cont…
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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
The Earth Wind & Fire Experience (featuring Al McKay) – The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – Friday 27th February 2026
The first time I ever saw the spectacular Earth, Wind and Fire was 47 years ago in March 1979, at the Wembley Arena (I think it was still known as the Empire Pool back then). It was a stunning show…
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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
Flat Moon – The Fulford Arms – Thursday 26th February 2026
It had been quite a while since I last saw Leeds Funkateers Flat Moon. In fact it was back in August 2021 when they stepped in to replace YouVee supporting TommyRot at the Vaults in York. So have t…
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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
All Should Eat – The Crescent, York – Tuesday 10th February 2026
This ‘All Should Eat’ gig at the Crescent was organised to raise money for a fabulous Yorkshire charity, SASH. The organisation is a youth homelessness charity that works across North Y…
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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
Suede – York Barbican – Saturday 7th February 2026
This would be the first time I had seen Suede for a few years and probably the 6th or 7th time I have seen them overall. The first time was at the sadly long defunct Old Trout in Windsor back in Ju…
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HerOrangeCoat's new EP 'The Woodland Sessions' is simply gorgeous. Check out my review. #herorangecoat wp.me/pqlQV-7u3
‘The Woodland Sessions’ EP – HerOrangeCoat
We are big fans of HerOrangeCoat’s music here at Mayhem Towers, so we were very excited when we heard about her new project, the EP entitled ‘The Woodland Sessions’. Georgia a.k.a…
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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
Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds – Tuesday 27th January 2026
Marky Ramone is one of just a few living Ramones and certainly the only survivor from one of their 1970s incarnations. He joined as a drummer in 1978 and stayed until 1983 and came back from 1987 t…
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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
Love Music Hate Racism (LMHR) – First Gig
A few regular readers may know that I am now the chair of Love Music Hate racism in York. I have been in this role for just a few months, along with a fabulous team of music loving anti racists! An…
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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
“Illegal Aliens” – Delilah Bon
Earlier this month the High Priestess of Brat Punk and the Queen of all marginilised, mistreated minorities released “Illegal Aliens” possibly her best song so far. It is a powerful protest song dr…
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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
“Run Rabbit Run” – Sleuth Gang
Sleuth Gang Unleash Explosive New Single “Run Rabbit Run” – OUT NOW! Leeds-based seven-piece alternative rock powerhouse Sleuth Gang return with their eagerly awaited new single, “Run Rabbit …
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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
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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing uber talented singer songwriter Nell Davies. Take a listen to the interview. #nelldavies wp.me/pqlQV-7t0
The WJAHOM Interview Podcast – Nell Davies
I had an absolute blast interviewing “one woman riot grrrl band” (her words) Nell Davies. She was recently featured in our Mayhem Virgins series and will definitely appear on these page…
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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
Happy 17th Birthday To Mayhem!
Today is With Just A Hint Of Mayhem’s 17th Birthday! Where th hell has the time gone? So far there have been 2,545 posts (including this one and 1,903,471 views and thank you to every single …
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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
The Silhouettes – Fulford Arms – York Monday 26th January 2026
This was my fourth gig of 2026 so far, but my first at the fabulous Fulford Arms. This promised to be another excellent night of great music pulled together by Northern Radar supremo Simon P. Read …
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Lost Trends are back and the new track is fucking awesome! Check out my review of "Interest Free". #losttrends wp.me/pqlQV-7sl
“Interest Free” – Lost Trends
I love it when a band or artist takes a different and unexpected direction, especially when it is a band I have been a fan of for a long while. Lost Trends are back with a new single which takes a …
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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
“Streets of Minneapolis” – Bruce Springsteen
The rise of strident fascism under a vile wannabe dictator of low intelligence in the USA is beyond shocking. Many people hoped Trump was done after an abysmal first term. But then millions of Amer…
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Last Friday I was witness to the magnificent Vagabond headlining in York. Check out my review! wp.me/pqlQV-7rO
Vagabond – City Screen Basement, York – Friday 23rd January 2026
Those wonderful lads from Vagabond invited me to review their headline gig at the City Screen Basement and I was never going to turn down an offer like that was I? This would be the third time I wi…
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