Louder than Words

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 […]
The Idles boys were back in town, so we (Max & Simon) though it best to have a quick catch up with them, our last meeting was the December of 2016 ahead of their Night and Day Cafe show. Almost 18 months later we’re back stage at Gorilla before they entertain Manchester on a much […]

INTERVIEW – IDLES (Joe & Bowen)

INTERVIEW (IN A CHIPPY): THE CHARLATANS

Four minutes in a chippy with The Charlatans? Well, two of them anyway. We sat down for a “speed-interviewing” session with bassist Martin Blunt (MB) and keyboardist Tony Rogers (TR) to discuss (very quickly!) the great North by Northwich Exhibition they’ve curated and the new EP. What’s been the highlight of curating your own festival […]
The Pirates have spoken! From over 2,000 submissions, 30 acts from across the UK have been chosen to compete for the prize of a lifetime. Just three of these musical outfits will be awarded with a talent development package that includes everything​ they need to break into the musical stratosphere in 2018, including unlimited rehearsal, […]

PIRATE PRODIGIES WHO ARE YA TAKE OVER – JAMES HOLT

PIRATE PRODIGIES WHO ARE YA TAKE OVER – RED RUM CLUB

The Pirates have spoken! From over 2,000 submissions, 30 acts from across the UK have been chosen to compete for the prize of a lifetime. Just three of these musical outfits will be awarded with a talent development package that includes everything​ they need to break into the musical stratosphere in 2018, including unlimited rehearsal, […]
The Pirates have spoken! From over 2,000 submissions, 30 acts from across the UK have been chosen to compete for the prize of a lifetime. Just three of these musical outfits will be awarded with a talent development package that includes everything​ they need to break into the musical stratosphere in 2018, including unlimited rehearsal, […]

PIRATE PRODIGIES WHO ARE YA TAKE OVER – RIVAL BONES

Hey Bulldog Live By Steve Hampson

WHO ARE YA? HEY BULLDOG

From time to time, one of our contributors will recommend an artist/band they think deserves your attention. No record labels, PR companies, bands or band’s management will ever have made these recommendations. It is simply one music fan putting their taste on the line in the hope of sharing good music. The questions are intended […]

OFF THE RECORD: PHOTO GALLERY

THAT’S THE TICKET: IS THE TICKETING SYSTEM BROKEN?

Here’s an opinion – if you aren’t going to go to a gig, don’t buy a gig ticket. Doesn’t really seem very controversial, does it? But as demonstrated by the selling-out of the Flight of the Conchords tour this morning and the speed at which these tickets appeared on re-sales sites for up to £500 […]
From time to time, one of our contributors will recommend an artist/band they think deserves your attention. No record labels, PR companies, bands or band’s management will ever have made these recommendations. It is simply one music fan putting their taste on the line in the hope of sharing good music. The questions are intended […]

WHO ARE YA? DECO