On the back of Field Music’s latest release Commontime (their first since 2012’s Plumb), Sunderland siblings Peter and Davis Brewis return to the live arena, with a gig at Manchester’s Band on the...
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The Hyena Kill to perform at Manchester’s Deaf Institute
Manchester two-piece The Hyena Kill are set to return to The Deaf Institute on 20 May. The gig marks a return for the band who last year sold out the venue. The Manchester-based hard rock...
In Review: Frokedal at The Castle
Expecting a completely stripped back stage from Frokedal, it’s a little surprising to notice a set of drums on stage, albeit very much a reduced set of drums. It turns out the set isn’t going to be...
Cate Le Bon to perform at Gorilla
Welsh songwriter Cate Le Bon is set to return to Gorilla after a sold out show in 2014 with new album Crab Day and a new show including a visual concept from a short film she has been working on....
Katie Melua announces Manchester Bridgewater Hall gig
Set to be joined by Gori Women's Choir Katie Melua has announced a series of live dates for late 2016, which will see her joined onstage by the 23-piece Gori Women's choir. Masters of the ancient...
In Review: False Advertising and Elevant at Gullivers
Having caught False Advertising performing at the Deaf Institute before Christmas, it’s fair to say that I expected a high quality performance. It’s also fair to say that they delivered just that....
The pick of this week’s gigs -28 February – 5 March
Sunday 28 February - Tori Kelly - The Ritz After an impressive 2015 which saw Tori Kelly becoming a household name off the back of huge headline performances, a supporting slot for Sam Smith's UK...
Previewed: All Them Witches at Gullivers
Nashville psych crew All Them Witches offered the first taste of their new album Dying Surfer Meets His Maker with Dirt Preachers, which was recently released. Heavy, heady and hypnotic, within...
Previewed: Emilie & Ogden at The Castle
Emilie & Ogden, aka Emilie Kahn and her harp, Ogden, is set to perform at Manchester’s The Castle on 2 March as part of a brief run of dates for the Montreal artist, who released her debut album...
Previewed: Natty at Night and Day
Following his Top 20 debut album, Man Like I, Natty is back with his highly anticipated second album Release The Fear, a future-roots, concept album addressing love, redemption, self-identity and...
Previewed: Tori Kelly at The Ritz
Tori Kelly returns to the UK for a headline tour, following hugely successful appearances in London last year and a supporting slot on Sam Smith's UK dates. Tori Kelly has enjoyed a rapid rise,...
Previewed: Sound of the Sirens at Soup Kitchen
The last twelve months has seen a number of high-profile gigs and appearances for Sound of the Sirens, building a substantial media interest and fanbase. Appearances at festivals including...
Previewed: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox at Manchester Albert Hall
There is a very good possibility that you may have seen or heard of the terrific musical collective known as Postmodern Jukebox on an array of social media platforms. These clever and talented...
Richard Ashcroft announces Albert Hall gig
Richard Ashcroft has announced a performance at Manchester's Albert Hall to support the release of his new album, These People, his first release in six years. ‘These People’, the fourth solo album...
Previewed: Frokedal at The Castle
Following on from a couple of busy London performances in 2015 and the announcement of her first full length record Hold On Dreamer, Frøkedal is taking to the road with her band Familien for a run...