The Setlist & The Script

  • REVIEW: Lady Bay – Primyl Vinyl

    Being primarily a blog and radio show dedicated to discovering and highlighting the best in indie-rock music, it’s rare we have a straight up rock song to cover. When something special comes along though, it really taps into my musical heritage, what I was brought up on, Green Day, Shinedown,…

  • REVIEW: Honesty – FEVER

    A simple plea, sung from the heart, Hull’s finest five-piece, FEVER, release their soul-nourishing single Honesty. Throughout lockdown, one of the most engaging, entertaining artists on social media, playing lockdown sessions and more, have been Hull’s FEVER. Now they’re back with the full release of live favourite Honesty, and we’re…

  • REVIEW: Stranger – Vistas.

    REVIEW: Stranger – Vistas.

    Sometimes in music as in sport, to be successful you need good timing and the ability to take your chances when they present themselves. Edinburgh trio Vistas appear to have this in their locker. While others dithered during this Covid-19 ravaged summer, Vistas seized the opportunity and released their debut…

  • Pod On Tour…The Old Coal Yard – Northern Alchemy

    Over the bank holiday weekend, we finally saw live music again at the impressive Virgin Money Unity Arena. The Libertines were outstanding and the city was in fine form at Gosforth Park. Despite music being top of the agenda, we had to make time to visit as many of Newcastle’s…

  • REVIEW: Only Human – The Receivers

    REVIEW: Only Human – The Receivers

    FUZZED-UP INDIE-ROCKERS THE RECEIVERS RELEASE LATEST SINGLE “ONLY HUMAN”. Currently storming Yorkshire’s rich guitar scene, fuzzed-up York quartet The Receivers are last week released their latest single, ‘Only Human’. With top review already coming in from numerous blogs, I was excited to hear it for the first time being a…

  • Leeds. Leeds. Leeds. The sound of the city.

    Leeds. A word, a city, a place that has defined my life more than any other. In 25 years of life, nowhere has had such an impact on my day-to-day, like Leeds. Music, sport, education, theatre, beer, you name it, Leeds has left it’s mark on the person I am…

  • REVIEW: Can I Speak To A Manager ?- The Clockworks.

    Since music began, lyricists have been trying to write words about subjects that touch everybody, love, life, loss. The Clockworks have hit upon the one truly universal theme of our time, one that we can all relate to – the angst brought about by trying to get anywhere with a…

  • Podcast #16 – Wild Weather Ales

    This week, Adam chats to Iain and JD from Wild Weather Ales.  The brewery:Brewed in Silchester (just outside of Reading for the geographically challenged) and drawing inspiration from new world hops, Germany’s malts and beer styles from across the globe, Wild Weather vow to make your drinking experience as enjoyable…

  • REVIEW: Try and Entertain Me – Sounds Like A Storm

    With Leeds United finally where they belong, the sleeping giants have been awakened, and I’ve said time and time again, it’s about time the Leeds music scene was recognized in the big leagues too. The return of Sounds Like a Storm helps matters, with their follow up to hailed EP…

  • Podcast #15 – Liquid Light Brewing Company

    This week, Adam chats to Grace and Thom from Liquid Light Brewing Company.  The brewery:We are Liquid Light Brewing Company based in Nottingham. We aim to combine our passion for great beer and groovy music to create a range of creative brews available in bottle, keg and cask. All our…

  • Halfway 2 Nowhere Podcast Episode 13 (Part 1) – Beer O’Clock Show #Hopinions

    This week, Adam chats to Martin and Steve from the fantastic Podcast, the Beer O’Clock Show Hopinions. The Podcast:Now in it’s fourth year, the Hopinions spin-off of the Beer O’Clock Show is wonderfully crafted by long-time host Steve and co-host Martin. The guys chat weekly about beers, beer styles and…

  • Roaster of the Week: Carnival Coffee

    Based in the heart of South London, Carnival Coffee Roasters are an exciting specialty roastery, producing some fine roasts from across the globe. I recently had the pleasure of trying their Luz Dary’s Espresso, brewed wonderfully both via V60 Filter and through the Aeropress, and this week am enjoying their…

  • The Crooks – Volume 1

    The Crooks – Volume 1

    Just over three years ago, I set-up Halfway 2 Nowhere as a personal venture. A way of keeping a log of the great music I saw at underground festivals like Kazoopa in Leeds, the music that I found retweeted by peers, those special songs from special bands you think are…

  • Music Through Grief

    Music has always been a huge part of my life, more so after the recent personal tragedy I’ve had of losing my Dad in April due to Coronavirus. Throughout lockdown, you will most likely find me with my headphones in or listening to LPs on my record player. Music isn’t…

  • REVIEW: The Non-Stop EP – Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard.

    REVIEW: The Non-Stop EP – Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard.

    I’ve never quite understood the concept of the EP. It’s neither one thing nor the other. The first one I ever bought was The Human Leagues’ Holiday 80 EP, 3 tracks with a total running time of just over 10 minutes. Cardiff based glamsters Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have released, by…

  • Single Review : The Time Is Now – The Rah’s.

    Single Review : The Time Is Now – The Rah’s.

    To say I’m excited about this release would be an understatement. I first heard this song over a year ago, and it blew me away then. I’d gone along to Zanzibar in Liverpool to a Sister Midnight event to see the headliners, but was so impressed by one of the…

  • Single Review: All My Life – The Lathums.

    There are some things that you should know instinctively. Wear sunscreen in the summer. Don’t eat yellow snow in the winter. Any track released by The Lathums is going to be a corker. All My Life is The Lathums first release for Island Records. It was recorded at Parr Street…

  • Brewery of the Week – Fyne Ales

    Founded in 2001, Fyne Ales, situated in Cairndow, Scotland is a brewery in the most idyllic of landscapes but with an ethos that is far from defined by aesthetic alone. Taken straight from their website, when they opened almost 20 years ago, the aim was to bring prosperity – jobs,…

  • Underscore Part Three’s AAA Industry Interviews start today!

    Across a backdrop of a gloomy three months for the music and arts industry, not only do we welcome the government’s funding announcement today but today is the start of an 3 week event where you can listen to some incredible industry Q&As, all thanks to Underscore Part Three. With…

  • Twisted Wheel Brew Co. – Velvet Bomber

    10% Chocolate Stout brewed by Twisted Wheel Brew Co. based in Standish, North West England. Described as a decadent chocolate stout with an explosion of flavour and velvety smooth texture. Branding: Simple, clean, and effective. Lovely blue contrast with the black and blue can and light blue beer name this…