This month sees popular Nashville duo, Striking Matches, release their debut album on the newly revived label, I.R.S. Nashville. Following their upcoming special performance at the sold-out...
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Texas Announce Manchester Tour Date
Following on from the release of their new album Texas 25 which stormed in at #5 in the official UK album chart and #1 in the Independent chart, Texas have now announced a four date UK tour this...
Broncho Announce Manchester Tour Date
Having had a stellar 2014, hook-heavy garage-pop band Broncho return to the UK in April for a series of tour dates alongside Pennsylvanian upstarts The Districts,which will include a date at...
In Review: EofE and Glamour of the Kill at Sound Control
Speaking in EofE's tour bus before the show, they promise energy. It's almost the staple of any gig and should, really, be a given. But what should be an absolute must, is, sadly so often absent...
The Pick Of This Week’s Gigs – 1 March – 7 March 2015
Lindsay Ell - The Ruby Lounge - Monday 2nd March: Rising US country artist Lindsay Ell comes to Manchester on her first UK tour. Discovered at the age of 15 by legendary Randy Bachman, the...
The Smith Street Band to Perform at Gorilla
Australian group The Smith Street Band have announced a run of UK dates which will see them performing at Gorilla in Manchester in a co-headline gig alongside Gnarwolves, with support from Drug...
New Model Army, Dub Pistols and TV Smith Announced for Manchester Academy
The latest in Manchester Academy's special shows to celebrate their 25th anniversary has been revealed. The year-long series of events, which has already seen announcements around Buzzcocks, The...
Mary J Blige Announces Manchester Gig
Global star returning to Manchester Global star Mary J Blige has announced a run of three dates in the UK which will see her perform at Manchester's O2 Apollo on 2nd July 2015. The Queen of soul...
J.Cole Announces Manchester Tour Date
Grammy nominated rapper to perform at Manchester Arena J. Cole, the Grammy nominated and platinum-selling rapper has announced the European leg of his 2014 Forest Hills Drive tour, which will see...
Shed Seven and Inspiral Carpets Announce Manchester Academy Gig
Indie favourites returning to Manchester Shed Seven have announced a run of dates which will see them performing at Manchester's Academy on Friday 11th December, alongside special guests Inspiral...
Damien Rice Announces Gig at Manchester’s Albert Hall
Damien Rice has announced three UK shows for Summer 2015 in support of his critically acclaimed and Rick Rubin produced new album My Favourite Faded Fantasy. In one of only three UK performances...
Previewed: Fightstar At Manchester Academy
Ten year anniversary tour hits Manchester Fightstar celebrate 10 years since their formation with a run of shows across the UK this month. It is a brief series of gigs, which sees them performing...
The Pick of This Week’s Gigs – 22 February – 28 February 2015
Slow Club - Deaf Institute - Sunday 22nd February: Sheffield's finest, Slow Cub, return to Manchester to headline at the Deaf Institute. With three fantastic albums under their belt, including the...
Previewed: Steelism at The Castle
Cross-genre instrumental music fresh from Nashville One of the latest exports of Nashville's thriving music scene are Steelism - Jeremy Fetzer on guitar and Spencer Cullum on pedal steel. Having...
Dave McCabe And The Ramifications Announce Deaf Institute Gig
Former Zutons frontman Dave McCabe has announced details of the release of the first track from his new project Dave McCabe And The Ramifications at the same time as announcing a mini tour which...