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Previewed: Bouche at Matt & Phreds
Bouche play the deeply emotive and beguilingly timeless music of singer and double bass player Rebekah Bouche, over a seductive swagger of electric guitar and a sultry, weaving trumpet. ‘So Long...
Sound Control launches new club night Fermata
Sound Control is set to launch a brand new monthly club night, Fermata, curated by a team of Manchester based promoters and the minds behind artist management company EQ. The regular event, which...
Previewed: Treetop Flyers at Night and Day
After an excellent gig at Manchester's Soup Kitchen, Treetop Flyers return to the city, this time with a performance at Night and Day. The date comes after the recent release of their new album...
Previewed: Eliza and the Bear at Manchester Academy
Eliza and the Bear are set to return to Manchester for a performance at Manchester Academy 3 on 15 April. The gig comes on the back of the release of their self-titled album, out today 8 April. The...
New club night, Eat Beats, launches at Sound Control
HOUSE // TECHNO // FUTURE BASS // CHILLWAVE // DANCEHALL // BASSLINE // BREAKBEAT // HIP-HOP // FUNK // GRIME // NEO SOUL // FUTURE GARAGE // AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Manchester's Sound Control is...
Corinne Bailey Rae to release new album ahead of Manchester date
Set to support Lionel Ritchie at Manchester Arena Corinne Bailey Rae is set to release her third album The Heart Speaks In Whispers on 13 May ahead of two nights at Manchester Arena supporting...
Don Henley announces Manchester Arena gig
Don Henley has announced a date at Manchester Arena as a part of his summer tour of Europe and North America. The artist will perform songs spanning his entire career from the Eagles and his vast...
David Essex announces Bridgewater Hall performance
Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex has announced his first major tour in over four years. The 21 date UK tour taking place in November will see him perform much loved...
Michael Kiwanuka announces Manchester Ritz gig
Michael Kiwanuka has announced a run of UK dates which will find the musician performing at Manchester's Ritz following the release of his second album Love and Hate. Love & Hate was produced by...
Previewed: Fear Of Men at Aatma
2016 sees the return of Fear of Men with Fall Forever, an album that builds on the melodicism of their acclaimed debut album Loom and takes it in a bold and modern direction, pushing the limits of...
Previewed: Etches at The Castle
Liverpool’s Etches are set to perform at The Castle on 7 April ahead of the release of their brand new single Love Is, which will be released the next day, 8 April. The five-piece will also have an...
White Denim announce Manchester Ritz gig
White Denim, who released their new album Stiff to great acclaim last week, have announced a run of UK shows which will see the band performing at Manchester’s Ritz on 7 October. To coincide with...
The Fratellis to headline Rochdale Feel Good Festival
Indie trio The Fratellis have been announced to headline this summer’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival, which returns 19 and 20 August. The band, famous for their turbo charged indie guitar tunes will...
Previewed: Brian Fallon at Manchester Ritz
Gaslight Anthem singer/guitarist Brian Fallon is set to perform at Manchester’s Ritz following the release of his solo album Painkillers. Painkillers marks the first solo album from Fallon, known...