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Live Review: Biffy Clyro, Nottingham Arena, 12th Jan 2026

/ James Fenney

I’m increasingly convinced that the key to getting through this absurd thing called life is simply having something to look forward to. I think that’s doubly important this time of year; we start the new year with such optimism, only to be faced with a cold, bleak January. These dull winter months need to be spiced up with a bit of excitement, and what better way to do that than an evening spent with one of Britain’s best live bands. Scottish alt rockers Biffy Clyro have been on my list of must-see live bands for the longest time, but somehow the stars never aligned for me to catch them on previous tours. Given how much fun I had with their latest record Futique, it felt like the time was finally right to see the Biffy lads in action. Continue reading →

Top Ten Albums of 2025

/ James Fenney

Though 2025 had its fair share of misfires and disappointments, a few high points rose out of the gloom to stand tall and proud. Musical highlights that made the year than bit brighter and more wondrous. Records that resonated in the back of my mind, that sparked an inferno of excitement in my veins right from first pressing play, that kept me coming back time and again for another helping. It’s time for this year’s Listmas celebrations to reach their grand crescendo as take a look back at the very best albums of the past twelve months. Continue reading →

Top Ten Songs of 2025

/ James Fenney

It’s time for our Listmas celebrations to leave the world of visuals behind, and finally dive headfirst into the very best music of the past twelve months. The tracks that had me joyously dancing around the kitchen (if you can call my awkward flailing “dancing”). The hooks and melodies that have been playing on repeat in my head for months on end. The pieces of music that have wowed me just as much on my hundredth listen as they did the very first time I heard them. Without further ado, here’s a round-up of our favourite songs of 2025. Continue reading →

Top Ten Albums of 2020

/ James Fenney

As our list season draws to a close, it’s time to look back on the very best albums of the past twelve months. In spite of chaos reigning in 2020, creative juices have definitely been flowing, as Belwood has been bombarded with more new music than ever before. There’s no way we could ever cover it all, and there have been a lot of records that we never managed to get around to, but these ten releases are absolute must-listens in my mind. They represent some of the most enthralling music that has kept our spirits up in this most trying of years. Continue reading →

Download 2017 headliners announced

/ James Fenney

download-2017Download Festival has announced all three of it’s headliners for next summer’s festival. System of a Down will play their third headline appearance on the Friday, Biffy Clyro will headline the festival for the first time on the Saturday in support of their new album Ellipsis and Aerosmith will make their only UK appearance of 2017 as they bring proceedings to a close on the Sunday. The festival will take place on the 9th-11th June at Donington Park, with the remainder of the line-up still yet to be revealed.

Final Reading and Leeds headliners announced

/ James Fenney

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Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro and American pop punk band Fall Out Boy have been announced as the final co-headliners for the twin festivals. They will be joining the ranks of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foals and Disclosure. While one can appreciate the organisers trying to pack in as much content as possible, it is unclear quite how they will work out the logistics of having two lots of co-headline acts.