– THE DEAF INSTITUTE, MANCHESTER – “Ve Are Notvist” are the first words from lead singer Markus Acher, who sports glasses along with a host of other members from the German veteran band. Expectations are diverse tonight , varying from those expecting skull-crashing drums often associated with German bands, to those expecting the glacial calm […]
With their new album ‘Close To The Glass’ released on Feb 24th by City Slang, The Notwist have shared, accidentally very topical, new video for their ludicrously catchy new single ‘Kong’. The animated visual, directed by Japanese film-maker Yu Sato and featuring illustrations from Tim Divall, tells the true story of a young boy and […]
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LIVE REVIEW - PERSONAL TRAINER: BAND ON THE WALL - 22/10/2026
EP REVIEW - STRANGE PINK: GUEST ROOM
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 23 OCTOBER 2026
ALBUM REVIEW - MANIC STREET PREACHERS: THE HOLY BIBLE LIVE
LIVE REVIEW - COURTNEY BARNETT: AVIVA STUDIOS - 17/10/2026
ALBUM REVIEW - ORCHESTRA BAOBAB: MADE IN SENEGAL
ALBUM REVIEW - SHOVEL DANCE COLLECTIVE: EVERYTHING IN READINESS
ALBUM REVIEW - TEENAGE FANCLUB: DO NOT DARE TO DREAM
LIVE REVIEW - BLOSSOMS: LIVERPOOL ACADEMY - 14/10/2026
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 16 OCTOBER 2026
