LIVE: BEACH FOSSILS – 15/05/2013
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - In the past few years there has been a rise in bands, in particular American bands, making guitar driven pop music that’s heavy on the reverb and dreamy in its delivery. Brooklyn-born outfit Beach Fossils seem to have been there from the start of this lo-fi invasion, as frontman Dustin Payseur started Beach Fossils all on his own back in 2009. Since then Beach Fossils have become a fully fled band, taking to... Read More
LIVE: THE FRONT BOTTOMS – 22/04/2013
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - In recent years there seems to be something exciting happening with the punk pop world. Having it taken somewhat of a back seat in the mid to late noughties as the UK were under an indie invasion, it seems that punk pop is back on top with an abundance of exciting new bands taking the scene by storm, adding a new spin and new energy to the genre. New Jersey based outfit The Front Bottoms most certainly fit into that... Read More
NEWS: WET NUNS – ‘BROKEN TEETH’ EP + UK TOUR
It’s fair to say that 2012 was a massive year for the hell-raising duo Wet Nuns. Having taken home the gong for Video Of The Year at the Artrocker Awards, Wet Nuns can look back on acclaimed performances at the Reading & Leeds Festivals, Bestival, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape, and two riotous headline UK tours. Now those purveyors of death-blues are set to charge into 2013 with a UK headline tour, two huge support shows with Blood... Read More
LIVE: THE LOVELY EGGS / BAD GRAMMAR – 30/11/2012
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - After a one-minute walk from the tram stop, I’m out of the cold, foggy night, down a flight of stairs and into the relative warmth of The Roadhouse. A hand stamp from the friendly door staff and the purchase of an Irish stout later, and I’m all set for the evening’s two bands. Tonight is part of the acclaimed Underachievers Please Try Harder series of club/gig nights, and first up on stage is local... Read More
LIVE: NOW NOW – 30/09/2012
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - It’s the typical Mancunian night. The rain is unremitting and miserly, the drains are kicking up a stink outside One Piccadilly, and to make matters worse, we’re off to The Roadhouse. It’s slipped down the pecking order of the city’s gig venues, and thanks to the rise of the Ruby Lounge and Soup Kitchen, it can’t even claim to be the best subterranean one any more. But what’s this?... Read More
Venue Review – The Roadhouse
Whenever I venture through the Roadhouse’s doors I always seem to get a twinge of excitement, similar to that feeling you get before meeting a first date. A bit over the top some might say, but there’s something about the place that just works perfectly with me. As soon as you step through its enclosed corner side entrance, it’s like the world takes a step down in size. Down the flight of stairs and past the till booth, through its double doors... Read More
LIVE: JAY REATARD – 12/11/2009
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - BY ANTHONY THORPE So then, what to say about Memphis born singer songwriter Jay Lindsay, otherwise known as Jay Reatard? Well the first thing is, his set tonight started way too early! Being onstage at 7.45pm until 8.30, when advertised for an 8 o’clock start is not preferred for starters! There are only around 25 people in attendance tonight, which is a shame, as Mr. Reatard deserves a much bigger audience. You dearest... Read More
LIVE: FIGHT LIKE APES/UNDERGROUND RAILROAD – 01/03/2009
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - With only 10 minutes to go before Underground Railroad take to the stage, there are possibly no more than 20 people populating The Roadhouse. Which is unfortunate, not necessarily for the Parisian trio that are providing the support tonight, but mainly for anyone that missed out on this chance to see a truly amazing band. The art-rock, leftfield-punk sound they powerfully create would not be out of place with many of... Read More
LIVE REVIEW: La Roux – 07/02/2009
- THE ROADHOUSE, MANCHESTER - The boys behind Manchester’s bi-weekly Contort Yourself night at The Roadhouse managed to pull a rabbit from the hat tonight. The decks this evening are adorned by Rachel Barton (BBC Radio 1), Emma Chibuku and Natalie Esquire (Murkage). If for one moment you think this all-girl line-up could not be topped, then think again, as everyone in this tiny 200 capacity venue are to receive a treat with a live set from La Roux. Unless... Read More
