Nothing if not utterly distinctive, four smart and super-talented Norwegian musicians - Anne Marit Bergheim, Turid Jørgensen, Solveig Heilo and Marianne Sveen - met at music college in Oslo and have...
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In Review: The Ordinary Boys at Night and Day
Seventeen dates in to a twenty seven show tour, The Ordinary Boys could be forgiven for taking things a little easier, slowing things down, taking a little breather and lowering the energy levels...
Previewed: Fuse ODG at Manchester Academy
Back on the road following a previous sold out UK tour, Fuse ODG is set to hit Manchester Academy on 16 November. Fuse has recently released his latest single Top Of My Charts, produced by award...
Nothing But Thieves announce Manchester Ritz gig
Nothing But Thieves have announced a run of UK tour dates which will see the group performing at Manchester's Ritz on 2 April 2016. The nine-date run will include some of the band's biggest headline...
Biography of Dale Hibbert set to be released
Founding member of The Smiths' story to be told in Boy, Interrupted, Memoir of a former Smith I have felt alone all my life’. Dale Hibbert’s story reads like a song by The Smiths, which might not be...
The pick of this week’s gigs – 8 November – 14 November
Tuesday 10 November - Lonely The Brave - Manchester Club Academy The Days War, their critically acclaimed debut album, went into the top 15 of the UK albums chart on release. Known for their...
Previewed: October Drift at Soup Kitchen
Following their explosive You Are, You Are and Whoever singles, and subsequent sold out tours, rising quartet October Drift are set to self-release their new 7”, Robots, on 13 November. As shotgun...
In Review: Tom Robinson at the RNCM
On what marks Tom Robinson’s first full band tour of the century (!) you could forgive him for being a little rusty, but there was no need. Proving that age old adage that class is permanent he...
Previewed: Garbage at Manchester Academy
It's not uncommon to hear of unusual happenings on Friday the 13th dismissed as total 'Garbage', but it seems this time those naysayers couldn't be more right. On Friday 13 November, Manchester...
Previewed: Bobby Long at Night And Day
British singer-songwriter Bobby Long is celebrating the release of his new album, Ode To Thinking by starting this UK tour this week and releasing a lyric video for a track of the same name. The...
The Stone Roses announce two Manchester gigs
The Stone Roses have announced two Manchester dates for the Summer of 2016. The two shows will see Ian Brown, John Squire, Mani and Reni performing at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on 17 and 18 June...
In Review: Jess and the Bandits at Gullivers
Speaking before the gig, Jess Clemmons, frontwoman of Jess and the Bandits, promises a gig filled with energy. Within moments of coming on to the stage, she is proved correct as she and the Bandits...
Previewed: Boy and Bear at The Deaf Institute
Following a massive touring schedule in 2014 – 170 shows across three continents in support of their platinum-selling album Harlequin Dream – Boy & Bear decided to take the momentum they had...
Previewed: The Ordinary Boys at Night and Day
After a near 10-year hiatus, The Ordinary Boys are back with a new eponymous album and 27-date tour. The new album brings with it a sound reminiscent of their 2004 Top 20 debut Over The Counter...
The pick of this week’s gigs – 1 November – 7 November
Sunday 1 November - Nailed It! - The Castle Ben Williams' excellent monthly Nailed It! returns to The Castle featuring Martin Connor, Paul Bytheway and the outstandingly talented Lily Jo. Tickets...