LIVE: SCHOLARS – 4/10/2013
– SOUND CONTROL, MANCHESTER – The last time Watford based outfit Scholars hit Manchester was back in April at The Roadhouse just as they were about to drop their long awaited debut album Always Lead, Never Follow. Business has been pretty normal since then as the band have pretty much been constantly on the road, playing in every nook and cranny the UK has to offer, as well as heading off to Europe and slowly but surely getting the hype they deserve.Tonight, we’re... Read More
Album Review: Anna Calvi – One Breath
I recall a pub conversation with a friend at Christmas time. I believe the year was 2011, and we were each naming our favourite gig of the year and attempting to explain what it was that we liked so much about it. I think I used the words “hands down” in declaring that Calvi’s gig at Manchester Cathedral was my favourite, much to the bewilderment of said friend. The three-piece band’s performance was hugely impressive. Anna Calvi, dressed something like a female matador,... Read More
NEWS: BOB STANLEY (ST ETIENNE) WITH ARTIST JEREMY DELLER, STELLA GRUNDY & MORE
Faber Social Manchester are presenting a one-off event to mark the publication of ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop’ by Bob Stanley. On Thursday 10 October, founding member of Saint Etienne, Bob Stanley will launch his book in Manchester by hosting an evening of discussion, music and pop-nostalgia with a panel of guests including artist Jeremy Deller, Stella Grundy of Intastella, Paul Hanley of The Fall, and Director of Un-Convention, Ruth Daniel. This unique event... Read More
NEWS: PEACE – ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER / DECEMBER UK TOUR
Having already proved themselves to be undoubtedly one of this years most exciting new bands, Peace have announced details of their biggest UK tour to date this winter. Since the release of their critically acclaimed debut LP ‘In Love’ Peace have become one of the biggest new British bands with an incredible live show that has taken them around the planet. The tour kicks off in Nottingham, reaches London’s Shepherds Bush Empire of the 6th and 7th of December, and finishes... Read More
INTERVIEW: TONY WADSWORTH CBE (BIMM BOARD MEMBER/FORMER EMI RECORDS CEO)
Tony Wadsworth CBE, Vaseema Hamilton Principal and Steve Cobain College Manager This week BIMM officially opened in Manchester; a Hacienda inspired music school, with backing from the ex-boss of EMI. I chat to some of the key players behind the centre, to find out how they’re planning to deliver hot new talent into Manchester’s world-renowned creative scene. With well-known schools in Dublin, London, Brighton and Bristol and an impressive alumni, including Two Door Cinema... Read More
LIVE: LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PSYCHEDELIA – 27/09/2013 – 28/09/2013
– FRIDAY – Liverpool’s third eye opened for the 2nd annual International Festival of Psychedelia over the weekend of September 27-28, drawing in crowds from countries as far as Mexico and as close as Europe, to interconnect in all things psych-otic. Over 2,000 committed ‘PZYKonauts’ gathered in Liverpool’s most cultural quarter, The Baltic Triangle, to whet their palettes over the course of these two days in celebration of art, culture and music... Read More
LIVE: LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PSYCHEDELIA – 27/09/2013 – 28/09/2013
– SATURDAY – Saturday only begins for us around 4pm, kicking it all off once again in the Blade Factory to catch the shimmering guitar riffs of Psyence, Stoke-On-Trent’s four-piece who right now are fuelling off the kaleidoscopic vibes in the air with tracks from their new 7” release Zebra. Psyence are a lesser known act at this year’s fest, yet the weekend becomes the perfect opportunity to open the doors for their discovery. What I peg as one of the most... Read More
LIVE: SKY LARKIN / BAD GRAMMAR – 30/09/2013
– THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER – “Do you know who the support act are tonight?” “Radstewart.” “ROD STEWART?!” “No, Radstewart.” I can’t pretend I’m not slightly disappointed that the support act for tonight’s gig isn’t Rod Stewart. Sadly he’s headlining arenas in Glasgow for fifty quid this week, not playing the support slot at Manchester’s Deaf Institute. Ah well. I don’t think it would be fair to hold their not being Rod Stewart against... Read More
INTERVIEW: JON FRATELLI
The Fratellis are back with a much awaited new album ‘We Need Medicine’. The guys have a string of tour dates planned around North America, UK and some of Europe. I spoke to Lead Jon Fratelli about how the band feel about uniting back on stage and playing to a crowd again after a five year break. ***** Are you excited for the tour around… America, UK, Europe? Absolutely, that’s the part we’re really good at, all the other stuff that comes with trying to release records... Read More
NEWS: UNCONVENTION EVENT AT MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART
Un-Convention will host a very special event at the Manchester School of Art this October, as part of the Manchester Weekender. The event will explore art, music, and innovation, celebrating the creativity and vibrancy of Manchester. This is an interactive day of music and art that will give the audience a unique insight into the creative process. Over the course of the day a very special album will be recorded, produced and manufactured, with each of the 200 copies produced... Read More
