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The pick of this week’s gigs – 4 October – 10 October
Wednesday 7 October - Johnny Marr - Albert Hall Manchester legend Johnny Marr performs a hometown show at the Albert Hall following a huge summer performing with The Who and Noel Gallagher's High...
In Review: Treetop Flyers at Soup Kitchen
Following their excellent 2013 debut The Mountain Moves, Treetop Flyers hit Manchester's Soup Kitchen to trial some of their new material as well as some fan favourites such as She's Gotta Run and...
Previewed: Metric at The Ritz
Canadian alt-rockers Metric are about to hit the road in the UK in support of their new album Pagans In Vegas, their sixth studio album, available from 9 October. The tour sees the foursome of Emily...
In Review: Peace at Manchester Academy
There’s a buzz about Peace. Their fanbase continues to grow, their shows are garnering further praise. Just six months ago they sold out three nights at the Deaf Institute and last night they...
Previewed: The Lemonheads at The Ritz
The Lemonheads are set to perform one of their first shows in three years at the Ritz. The tour finds the line-up of Evan Dando (vocals/guitar), Chris Brokaw (guitar), Todd Philips (drums) and Jen...
Previewed: Grave Pleasures at Sound Control
Self-styled Finnish apocalyptic post punks Grave Pleasures are set to perform at Manchester’s Sound Control the evening before the release of their new album Dreamcrash. The band were formed from...
Kula Shaker announce Manchester Ritz gig
Kula Shaker have announced three UK dates to mark their return before heading over to Europe. The gigs will see the band, best known for their 1996 multi-platinum K, performing tracks from their new...
Sum 41 announced for Kerrang! Tour 2016 at Albert Hall
Sum 41 have been announced to headline the Kerrang! Tour 2016. The announcement marks a return for the band who were forced to cancel their headline slot on the 2012 Kerrang! Tour when frontman...
Hinds announce gig at Gorilla
Hinds have announced a run of UK tour dates which will find the Madrid four piece performing at Manchester’s Gorilla on 20 February 2016. Since bursting onto the DIY scene last summer, Hinds...
Bugzy Malone announces Manchester Academy gig
Manchester Grime talent Bugzy Malone has announced a short run of dates culminating in a performance at Manchester Academy 2 on 3 December. The artist, who has recently picked up Best Breakthrough...
Gabrielle Aplin announces Albert Hall gig
Gabrielle Aplin, who is set to perform a sold-out show at Manchester's Deaf Institute on 28 September has announced a headline 2016 tour which will find her returning to Manchester to perform at the...
Previewed: Gus Gus at The Ritz
Having released nine studio albums and a live record, Icelandic electronic band Gus Gus are one of the most well established, respected outfits in the electronic music scene, selling over half a...
Previewed: Spock’s Beard at Manchester Club Academy
Legendary Prog group Spock’s Beard are set to perform at Manchester’s Club Academy on 3 October following the release of their recent twelfth studio album The Oblivion Particle. The gig forms a...
Previewed: Eternal Summers at the Deaf Institute
“I’ve never thought too hard about what our albums should sound like before they are written. I just trust instinct to lead the way.” That is the philosophy of Nicole Yun of Roanoke, Virginia based...