Dirty Sunbeams

27/06/2026

NEW! Interview: Seamus Fogarty Discusses His Irish Roots And Latest Album ‘Ships’

Seamus plays The Golden Lion, Todmorden on Thursday 23rd July - another cracking show from Dark Matter Promotions.

Ahead of the gig, we spoke to the experimental alt-folk songwriter about the music he loved growing up and the making of his most progressive album to date, ‘Ships’.

Seamus Fogarty Dark Matter Promotions Golden Lion Todmorden

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We spoke to the experimental alt-folk songwriter about the music he loved growing up and the making of his most progressive album to date, ‘Ships’.

18/06/2026

New Music Reviews: Juni Habel, The PPYO, Adelaide Taylor, Felled, The Caymans

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A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley, featuring: Norwegian folk, an orchestra of school-children, indie-rock from Halifax and more.

Juni Habel The Caymans

A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley, featuring: Norwegian folk, an orchestra of school-children, indie-rock from Halifax and m…

02/06/2026

JUNE GIG LISTINGS: Local shows for the month at: DirtySunbeams.com/Live

10 HIGHLIGHTS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE:

*Herbie May - new single launch show at Ginger Tiger - 5th June
*Shed Seven kick off The Piece Hall summer series - 6th June
*Bill Nace & Flo Christman at Nan Moor’s - 7th June
*Pink Breath of Heaven + Callis at The Golden Lion - 11th June
*The Orb take up residence at The Trades Club for two nights - 12th & 13th June
*Tuppenny Bunters and Wonky Puss light up The Grayston Unity - 12th June
*Jim Ghedi (Basin Rock records) at The Trades - 18th June
*Cherished Times at The Blind Pig - 20th June
*Amon Acid play The Puzzle - 26th June
*Sowerby Bridge Festival across multiple venues - 27th & 28th June

01/06/2026

Laurie Vincent’s new project BIG TRUCK chose The Trades Club to play their debut northern gig.

Offering up poetic and genre-blending indie-rock, their live show is destined for greatness.

Words by Poppy Cortese.

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Laurie Vincent’s new project Big Truck chose The Trades Club to play their debut northern show. Offering up poetic and genre-blending indie-rock, their live show is destined for greatness. Wo…

14/05/2026

Poppy Cortese sat down with Archie and Hani of The Lounge Society to discuss their new project, Flying On The Ground.

Link: https://dirtysunbeams.com/2026/05/13/who-is-flying-on-the-ground/

03/05/2026

Gigs in May>>>

03/05/2026

25/04/2026

The perpetually brilliant inducing yet more transcendent euphoria -

22/04/2026

NEW FEATURE! No Place Like Home: Ailsa Tully Seeks Solace On Intimate Debut Album ‘Womb Room’ – Interview

Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former Goldsmiths student to discuss that and much, much more.

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Ailsa Tully plays The Trades Club on Sunday 3rd May, supporting Arborist. Matinee show. Doors 2.30pm.

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Ailsa Tully Arborist The Trades Club

Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former…

17/04/2026

Live Review: Westside Cowboy, The Trades Club (Nov 2025)

Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave Leggett reflects on a more formative point in the band’s career – their sold-out Trades Club gig at the end of last year.

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Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave …