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. […]
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
Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list.
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SINGLE REVIEW - PIPPA BLUNDELL (FEATURING FERGUS MCCREADIE): DURISDEER
EP REVIEW - BRICKNASTY: FOREVER
LIVE REVIEW - BASHT.: GORILLA, MANCHESTER - 29/10/2026
GIG GUIDE - NOVEMBER 2026
INTERVIEW - DANCING DEATH AWAY WITH ANA LUA CAIANO
ALBUM REVIEW – ANA LUA CAIANO: DEVAGAR QUE A VIDA E CURTA
ALBUM REVIEW – LOTTIE BRAZIER: ON COURSE BUT NO-ONE THERE TO SALUTE YOU
ALBUM REVIEW - THE BIG MOON: FOREVER
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 30 OCTOBER 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - JOHNNY & LILLIE FLYNN: BEAM COTTAGE
