This might seem blasphemous appearing on a Manchester-based website but I would argue that 4AD was the most important record label to emerge in the post-punk era, eclipsing even Factory Records. Although it would be impossible to deny the impact of a select few acts that Tony Wilson’s label is associated with (Joy Division / […]
GIG GUIDE
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LIVE REVIEW - SKULLCRUSHER + JO FROM SCHOOL: YES PINK ROOM - 18/06/2026
ALBUM REVIEW - CHAINLACING: MESSUAGE
ALBUM REVIEW : PLACEBO - PLACEBO RE:CREATED
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 19 JUNE 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - BLINK 182: TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS AND JACKET
LIVE REVIEW - PLUS44KALIGULA + MOGAN + TWENTY ONE CHILDREN + SILVERWINGKILLER: WHITE HOTEL - 13/06/2026
LIVE REVIEW - SPARKS: BLACKPOOL OPERA HOUSE - 15/06/2026
ALBUM REVIEW - HAWKWIND: PSYCHEDELIC SELECTION
LIVE REVIEW - LOLA YOUNG: MANCHESTER APOLLO - 11/06/2026
ALBUM REVIEW – LOS ORIENTALES DE PARAMONGA: LOS ORIENTALES DE PARAMONGA 1972-1976
