LIVE: MAKING MANCHESTER – 27/06/2019

-NIAMOS RADICAL CULTURAL ARTS CENTRE, MANCHESTER- (5:30PM) “What’s this thing you’re going seeing tonight then?” “It’s called Making Manchester” Clare’s eyes widen. “Ooh that sounds really interesting, what is it?” “It’s sort of like… I dunno what to call it really, it’s like a collaboration between a load of schoolkids, and musicians, and a sound […]
In today’s swirling cesspit of politics, messed up societies and uncertain times, Bad Breeding could well be the huge stomping boot of anarchic musical expression that these times have been calling for. Loud, in-yer-face, punk rumblings mingling with lyrical themes from zero hour contracts, war, politics, the media, all delivered at a warp speed pace. […]

ALBUM REVIEW: BAD BREEDING – EXILED

ALBUM REVIEWS ROUND UP – THE REST OF THE BEST NEW RELEASES FROM THE LAST MONTH

Amyl & The Sniffers: Amyl & The Sniffers With an absolutely snarling beast of an album, wrapped in melodic yet ferocious overtones, Amyl and The Sniffers are Australia’s brightest punk rock band to emerge in years. The self-titled debut album from this Melbourne lot is laden with melodically charged guitar riffs, feisty vocals from frontwoman […]
Musicals aren’t what they used to be – thank Heavenly Father! That’s why you find me here to see my first ever musical on press night for Manchester’s hottest show, mixing with the glitterati on the red carpet for The Book of Mormon. Well, to tell the truth, it’s me, some very attractive ladies and gents […]

REVIEW: THE BOOK OF MORMON @ PALACE THEATRE, MANCHESTER

ALBUM REVIEW: RICHARD HAWLEY – FURTHER

Sheffield’s Richard Hawley is now in his twentieth year as a solo artist, and not one to re-tread old ground, his eighth album marks a turning point, as not only is this is the first album which doesn’t feature a Sheffield landmark but it’s one of his most full on rock records to date, finding […]
It’s safe to say that Chester’s music scene is just a shadow of its big brother Manchester.  It might have something to do with the lack of venues, or maybe just the lack of interest from the ageing demographic of the city, but for somewhere that doesn’t stop fucking raining it is miraculously dry. However, not […]

SINGLE REVIEW: YAMMERER – POISONOUS REPTILIAN COLLEAGUES & CO

ALBUM REVIEW: THE PINHEADS – IS THIS REAL

I hadn’t heard of The Pinheads before I picked up their latest release – ‘Is This Real’ – ahead of its first outing on the 24 May, but the promises made set a happy scene… “Born out of friendship, bowling, sci-fi movie marathons and literal brotherhood, Australian six piece garage rockers The Pinheads formed out […]
Zig Zags are a three piece from Los Angeles with a nine year pedigree and only one surviving member from their original line-up: vocalist and guitar player Jed Mahue. The opening track ‘Punk Fucking Metal’ lives up to its name and beneath Mahue’s Ozzy-reminiscent vocals, you can hear a band who aren’t afraid to play […]

ALBUM REVIEW: ZIG ZAGS – THEY’LL NEVER TAKE US ALIVE

EP REVIEW: KIM CHURCHILL – I AM

If you were born anywhere before or around 2003, you’ll probably remember the transformation Taylor Swift went through when she converted from country queen to modern pop phenomenon. Not to in anyway compare how I feel about Taylor to Kim Churchill, the example of her moving on to a different genre is the only thing […]
Personally, I think it’s important to take some things into consideration when listening to a debut single. If an artist is serious, they’ll pour their heart, soul, and everything just shy of the kitchen sink into that first song. At that point, it’s evident that to them, it is their masterpiece. In that case, the […]

SINGLE REVIEW: TOM GIBSON – NOT RIGHT FOR YOU