Younghusband release their new single ‘Left on the rocks’ on February 17. It’s the second single to be taken from the band’s debut album, ‘Dromes’, and follows hot on the heels of their well-received seasonal cover of Margo Guryan’s ‘I Don’t Intend To Spend Christmas Without You’, which was given away as a free download […]
Brighton based Irish three-piece, All the luck in the world are releasing their self-titled debut album on 3rd February 2014 via Barfilm Records. The young band, who are comprised of Neil Foot, Ben Connolly and Kelvin Barr, were previously recording tracks in their living room in between lectures at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music but […]
Liverpool Sound City has unveiled the first wave of acts for its seventh festival: an exciting and eclectic live bill including Kodaline, Gruff Rhys, Fuck Buttons and Clean Bandit who yesterday achieved their first UK number one single with ‘Rather Be’. The bill also features a host of breakthrough artists including Jungle, Wolf Alice, Darlia, […]
Peggy Sue reveal a new video for their new single ‘Idle’ in anticipation of their forthcoming third studio album. ‘Choir of Echoes’ is set for release tomorrow January 27th through Wichita Recordings. This will be followed by a full UK tour in April. The striking vintage visuals of Peggy Sue’s found-footage collage finds a series of 1920s dancers moving in sync with the the sounds of this […]
Twisted Wheel are hell bent on selling out Kraak for five days straight next month, and with all tickets now gone for all but the first night, it seems like they’re well on their way to achieving their goal. From Wednesday 5th February to Sunday 9th February, Twisted Wheel will take over the city’s Kraak […]
SHINIES grew out of the late night jams of Ric, Adam and Tom in a South Manchester basement, fueled by a mutual love of loud noises, discordant chords, catchy melodies and cheap cider. Their sound exudes walls of swirling guitars underscored by poppy hooks, relying heavily on melody, drive and frantic rhythms. Having released two singles in […]
Hospitality return with the follow-up to their glowing 2012 debut with a darker, richer collection of eclectic avant pop in Trouble. Taking unexpected yet satisfying turns, the new album sees the band offer up a moodier palette, with more instances of space and silence, looser arrangements and more open production. The album draws on the […]
Below is a message from The Night & Day Cafe venue, who are in danger of no longer being able to put on gigs. This is just sheer stupidness from Manchester Council… “We are extremely upset and distressed by the notice as we believe we are a key part of Manchester and have been for […]
Vulkano are an explosive new duo pushing punk forward in their own charming way. With a passion for astrology, the paranormal and nature, healing stones, tropical landscapes, mythology and mountains, Vulkano are made up of the constantly headbanging Lisa Pyk-Wirström(keyboards/percussion) and the tour de force, the hissing feline Cissi Efraimsson (drums/lead vocals). Vulkano’s debut album will be released on February 3rd 2014 through Vulkano Music. […]
It’s time that the tale was told… Richard Boon is featuring in a forthcoming live, on stage in conversation with Dave Haslam at Gorilla, Manchester on Thursday 13 February 2014 (6.45pm for 7.30pm). Richard Boon isn’t just an important eye-witness to Manchester’s music scene, but also a major player and an influential figure, with the […]