Stolen Recordings are excited to announce that Bo Ningen will release their third album this May. The first track from the album is ‘DaDaDa’ which will be released as a 7” by New York label No Recordings on half-n-half black and white heavy gram vinyl, limited to 250 copies and all hand-stamped. Further details on […]
Jimi Goodwin has unveiled the video to ‘Oh! Whiskey’, the first single to be taken from his debut solo LP, Odludek. Odludek is co-produced by Jimi and Dan Austin (Doves, Pixies) and it is set for release on Heavenly on 24th March 2014. Jimi Goodwin precedes the release of his debut solo album Odludek with […]
The Wave Pictures have enlisted the help of filmmaker Darren Hayman for the video for new single, “Missoula”, released via Moshi Moshi. With five albums for Moshi Moshi, The Wave Pictures have always eschewed the more traditional industry model and made their name via phenomenal live performances and the song writing talents of Dave Tattersall. Their ebullient, […]
Recently joining stablemates Nine Black Alps as the latest addition to Leeds-based Hatch Records (ex-Brew Records), Chorley-based six piece Then Thickens are pleased to announce that they will be releasing their debut album ‘Death Cap At Anglezarke’ on 5th May. The band have already revealed the first song taken from the album ‘Restart Your Heart’, which was […]
This summer some of the most acclaimed live artists are taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl in July for the first ever Summer In The City. Following their sold out world tour Pixies will headline Thursday 10th July and legendary Manchester band James will be performing one of their renowned headline sets on Friday 11th July. […]
To coincide with the tour announcement, the band have made a live version of ‘We’re All Here Mainly For The Sex’. Casual Sex have announced details of their maiden UK Headline tour ahead of their appearance at the SXSW industry get together in Austin Texas. The band, who are writing their debut album at the […]
Following a hugely successful 2013 which featured Django Django, Bonobo, Local Natives and more, Beacons Festival returns for 2014 over the weekend of 7th August to 10th August. Beacons Festival is pleased to reveal the first acts for 2014. New York opulent disco / astral funk duo Darkside, ethereal and intimate yet mountain-range massive sounding […]
Blood Red Shoes have announced details of a UK tour in April/May. The dates will be the band’s first since playing a sold-out show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire last January and will feature DZ Deathrays and Slaves as rotating main support acts. Tour Dates April 22nd Nottingham – Bodega 23rd Bristol – […]
Its been yet another incredible few weeks for JOHN GRANT. Pale Green Ghosts figured highly in the Top 10 of most Best of 2014 lists, including the Guardian, Q, Uncut, MOJO and the Sunday Times, as well as being Rough Trade’s album of the year. Last week saw him nominated for International Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards and his Roundhouse show […]
The 12-track album, Sun Structures, was self-produced by the band’s James Bagshaw and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer. The album will be available on CD, download and double vinyl. The album can be pre-ordered via the following link. The first 200 ordered will also be signed by the band: http://heavenlyemporium.greedbag.com/buy/sun-structures/ The band recently completed an extensive sold-out […]
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ALBUM REVIEW - MICHAEL KIWANUKA: FUDGE
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SINGLE REVIEW - PIPPA BLUNDELL (FEATURING FERGUS MCCREADIE): DURISDEER
EP REVIEW - BRICKNASTY: FOREVER
LIVE REVIEW - BASHT.: GORILLA, MANCHESTER - 29/10/2026
GIG GUIDE - NOVEMBER 2026
INTERVIEW - DANCING DEATH AWAY WITH ANA LUA CAIANO
ALBUM REVIEW – ANA LUA CAIANO: DEVAGAR QUE A VIDA E CURTA
ALBUM REVIEW – LOTTIE BRAZIER: ON COURSE BUT NO-ONE THERE TO SALUTE YOU
ALBUM REVIEW - THE BIG MOON: FOREVER
