Louder Than Words celebrates that essential, magical relationship between music and writing. Whether it’s Guy Garvey talking lyrics; Edwyn Collins performing his own music or Hugh Cornwell talking about life in The Stranglers, the Festival has something for anyone with a love for music, and the way words are used to inform and contribute to […]
This summer some of the most acclaimed live artists are taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for Sounds Of The City 2016. Opening the series on Friday 1st July for a special hometown show is one of Britain’s great vocalists and songwriters Guy Garvey. Guy Garvey has spent the last twenty five years as a member […]
Next summer some of the most acclaimed live artists and shows including Guy Garvey, Haçienda Classical, James Bay, Stereophonics and Catfish And The Bottlemen are taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl throughout July 2016 for Sounds of the City. Guy Garvey – Friday 1st July Hacienda Classical – Saturday 2nd July James Bay – Wednesday 6th […]
Now in its third year, Louder Than Words festival of music and writing grows louder each year. Over the last two years the festival has welcomed music characters such as Jah Wobble (PiL), Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Viv Albertine (The Slits) Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), Guy Garvey (Elbow) and Edwyn Collins to Manchester, talking all […]
Guy Garvey, Edwyn Collins and Tim Burgess are the among the big names set to appear at the second Louder than Words festival in Manchester next month. The festival, which is a collection of talks, discussion events and live gigs, takes place at the Palace Hotel, on November 14, 15 and 16. Highlights of the […]
As we all know, all good things must come to an end, and not only is Sunday the last day for Festival No 6, but also the dry weather has decided to pack up a day early and head elsewhere. The rain isn’t leathering it down, but it’s enough to warrant that the waterproof coat […]
GIG GUIDE
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NEW TRACK 'LIMBO' RELEASED BY KID DAD
NEW SINGLE 'CARE' FROM BEABADOOBEE UNVEILED AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE
SOPHIE HUNGER RELEASES LIVE VERSION OF NEW SINGLE 'ALPHA VENOM'
MARSICANS UNVEIL 'SOMEONE ELSE'S TOUCH' AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE
MAGICK MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE 'KING COBRA' + DEBUT ALBUM 'WEIRD FEELINGS'
OSCAR LANG UNVEILS 'APPLE JUICE' FROM UPCOMING EP
THE GO! TEAM ARE BACK WITH NEW SINGLE 'COOKIE SCENE' FEATURING INDIGO YAJ
DEBUT SINGLE FROM SNAKE EYES 'DON'T WORRY' IS OUT NOW
DAPHNE GUINNESS UNVEILS NEW SINGLE 'LOOKING GLASS'
ALBUM REVIEW: POTTERY - BOBBY'S MOTEL
ALBUM REVIEW: OSCAR JEROME - BREATHE DEEP
FEATURE: WHY SHALLOW WATERS ARE THE BEST BAND YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF
DOVES ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST ALBUM IN 11 YEARS
DIVINE ASTRONAUT RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'VOICES'
MASI MASI RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'FAVOURITE GOLD'
NEW SONG 'GROUND' FROM NICK RIFKEN IS OUT NOW
VELVET STARLINGS RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SONG 'KARMIC LEMONADE'
THE LOVELY EGGS RELEASE NEW CLAYMATION VIDEO FOR 'LONG STEM CARNATIONS'
NEW DECLAN MCKENNA SINGLE 'DANIEL YOU'RE STILL A CHILD' OUT NOW
THE LEMON TWIGS NEW SINGLE 'LIVE IN FAVOR OF TOMORROW' RELEASED AHEAD OF THEIR THIRD ALBUM
NEW TRACK 'LIMBO' RELEASED BY KID DAD
