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 […]
The Louder Than Words Festival of music and writing grows louder each year. This year it will take place between Friday 10th to Sunday 12th November 2017 at the Principal Hotel, Manchester, and is now in its fifth edition; this remains the only festival that delves into our enduring love affair between music and the written word. […]
Internationally renowned music industry conference Sound City+ is celebrating its ten year anniversary on Friday 26th May 2017 with a host of high profile speakers from across the industry, and as ever promises an intensive packed programme of speakers, debate panels, workshops and the acclaimed Sound City+ 1-2-1 meetings. This year’s ‘Revolutions’ theme will enable […]
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 […]
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
