LIVE: THE KVB / AUTUMNS – 27/10/2018

The KVB -YES, MANCHESTER- Tonight in Manchester’s hottest new venue, Yes, comes a rather tasty line up from promoters Strange Days. Opening is Autumns, a one-man noise machine who is currently on a run of nine dates with headliners The KVB (high praise indeed!). The brain child of Christian Donaghey, originally from Derry, offers up a heady mixture of effected vocals, meaty electronic melodies and drum machine beats so infectious that you can’t help but move. The groove is... Read More

Silent Radio Gig Guide Mixtape 29/10/2018 – 04/11/2018

ALL of the bands featured on this mixtape are playing in Manchester THIS WEEK (and are most likely on tour too!) and are the ones we reckon you should get a ticket for. These gigs are lifted from our guide over at www.silentradio.co.uk – where you can see the venues and dates – October was a very busy month for gig goers and November is keeping the standard high. The Gig Guide is compiled from musical happenings that WE recommend, this isn’t a syndicated list... Read More

BEACH HOUSE RELEASE NEW SONG “ALIEN”

Beach House (photo Shawn Brackbill) Beach House have released a video for new song “Alien”, an outtake from the 7 sessions that was originally released as a B-side for a limited-edition, tour-only 7″. It is produced by the band, Sonic Boom, and Jason Quever. Fans can purchase the physical single, which includes the album track “Lose Your Smile” on the A-side and is pressed on slime green vinyl, from the Bella Union store. Beach House’s sold out... Read More

NOVEMBER 2018

We have trawled through the forthcoming gigs in and around Manchester so you don’t have to. We believe that if we are going to recommend a gig to you, then it should be exactly that, a recommendation. Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list. It has been compiled by the ears of our editors and not by any promoters, band’s management or PR’s. If we’ve missed anything please feel free to plug any gigs in the comments... Read More

SNAPPED ANKLES RELEASE NEW SINGLE “DRINK AND GLIDE”

Snapped Ankles Snapped Ankles are back with new single “Drink and Glide”.  They find themselves in the tree-lined cul-de-sacs of the suburbs that surround the concrete forest of the citadel. Amongst the trees here are wooden posts with “For Sale” and “To Let” written in bold type. A new forest. Promises, promises. They glimpse the sportswear-clad inhabitants busying themselves in their quest for physical and mental fitness, only to obliterate their senses... Read More

LIVE: SNAIL MAIL – 25/10/2018

Snail Mail -YES, MANCHESTER- Oh you know the drill by now…I could basically just put the heart eyes emoji here and have done with it, but that would be lazy (although very accurate), so instead, here’s 500 words that basically add up to several heart eye emojis in a row. You see, over the last few months I’ve been to see some of the best young female musicians the world has to offer, from the impeccable sadness of Julien Baker to the wonderful scathing of Soccer Mommy,... Read More

GLORIA ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF “HEY GYP” EP

After the spring release of their mini-LP Oîdophon Echorama, the psychedelic outfit Gloria returns to the UK to treat us to a few dates and a new release. The EP features four tracks.  Hey Gyp is a take on this classic they often cover live, perfect for their sound with female and male vocals.  The White Lily has heavy guitars and harmonies for this homage to Lydia Litvyak, the heroic WWII Soviet fighter pilot.  Dancehall No 3, a sometimes Abbaesque new track and The Highlight... Read More

THE SPECIALS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “ENCORE”

The Specials Encore Album Cover The Specials, one of the most electrifying, influential and important bands of all time, release “Encore”, their first new music for 37 years via UMC /Island Records on February 1st next year. 2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of The Specials and the legendary Two-Tone label in Coventry, and also marks 10 years since the band reformed. The 10-song “Encore” was produced by Specials founding members Terry Hall,... Read More

LOUDER THAN WORDS IS ALMOST UPON US

Aside from football, there are three things that Manchester does incredibly well; music, writing, and festivals. So, it’s no wonder that the UK’s biggest literary celebration, Louder Than Words returns for its sixth year November 9-11. The annual and beloved cultural event brings with it a plethora of knowledgeable music folk who are writing, making and willing to speak about the music which we know and love. Louder Than Words takes place over three days at the newly renamed... Read More

LIVE: GLASVEGAS / BIRTHDAY GIRL – 22/10/2018

Glasvegas -GORILLA, MANCHESTER- A slightly subdued start to the evening at Gorilla this evening – Swedish rockers Birthday Girl don’t have the same following as the headliner tonight so the venue isn’t filling up right away but as soon as the first chord hits people are round from the bar, surging forward and paying attention. The long haired beauties from Stockholm are a stark contrast to the pink, flowery “birthday girl” balloon they have placed centre stage –... Read More