In Interview: Ella Shaw

In Interview: Ella Shaw

Incredibly it's been over a year since we sat down to talk to the immensely talented Ella Shaw.  And what a year.  Just days after chatting with her, there she was appearing on television in front of millions, wowing audiences and judges alike on Britain's Got Talent....

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In Interview: Liv Austen

In Interview: Liv Austen

If you haven't caught W21 Music's monthly songwriter's night at Gullivers yet, you're definitely missing out.  We caught up with Liv Austen who recently headlined the evening on her Manchester debut to find out about her new EP, the personal approach to music and how...

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In Interview: Laura Esther

In Interview: Laura Esther

French singer songwriter Laura Esther is set to launch her debut EP Mysterious Boy at Gullivers on 24 May.  Sneak previews at recent live performances have shown that Mysterious Boy is set to be an outstanding debut, with marvelously crafted songs by an extremely...

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In Interview: Lucy Rose

In Interview: Lucy Rose

Lucy Rose’s latest album, Work It Out, is undoubtedly an album from the heart.  It’s personal. It’s emotional. It is, quite simply, stunning. It’s one of those rare albums, which you listen to start to finish. No skipping. No mixing. The flow is perfect as it holds...

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In Interview: False Advertising

In Interview: False Advertising

For False Advertising, it’s been a rapid rise on the Manchester music scene.  In fact, they only played their first gig together in April.  But since that first public outing, there has been no looking back – they have already released their debut album (an absolute...

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In Interview: Jess and the Bandits

In Interview: Jess and the Bandits

Jess And The Bandits have become quite the force in country music.  Hugely energetic live shows and an excellent debut album, Here We Go Again, have cemented them as one of the acts to watch on the country music scene.  The album, one of the top country music...

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In Interview: Striking Matches

In Interview: Striking Matches

After putting on a stunning show at Manchester’s Deaf Institute which had the crowd baying for more, Striking Matches are set to return to the city to perform at Manchester Academy on Friday 21 November. The duo of Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis have seen their...

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In Interview: Girl Friend

In Interview: Girl Friend

We talk to the synth-pop geniuses ahead of their Ruby Lounge gig After a highly impressive performance at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in April in support of their EP Arrive Alone, Leave Alone and a stunning recent slot at the Castle, Manchester based synth-pop quartet...

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In Interview: The Shires

In Interview: The Shires

With country music on the up-and-up in the UK, duo The Shires have just become the first band to score a UK top 10 country album.  We caught up with one of UK country's hottest properties at the Manchester date of their UK tour to chat to Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes...

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In Interview: Billy Lockett

In Interview: Billy Lockett

Billy Lockett has carved out quite the reputation for being a highly talented singer songwriter, even drawing comparisons with Bob Dylan.  Recent shows in Manchester at the Deaf Institute and supporting Nina Nesbitt on her acoustic tour, have only served to enhance...

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In Interview: Fryars

In Interview: Fryars

He's recently supported Lily Allen on her tour which stopped at the Manchester Academy and released his new album, Power, a dramatic follow-up album, dubbed the soundtrack to a movie which doesn't actually exist.  We caught up with Fryars to ask about the album, what...

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In Interview: Ward Thomas

In Interview: Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas, currently on tour alongside The Shires on their joint headlining Homegrown tour, recently played an outstanding gig at Band On The Wall.  We got to catch up with incredibly talented sisters Lizzy and Catherine Ward Thomas to discuss touring, Nashville and...

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