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 snare rolls fall in under swathes of textural guitar-haze, Robots reaches heady, atmospheric climbs in moments. While lyrically, “It’s about pleasure, routine, nostalgia,…
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 quickly and easily his rhythm to put on a silky smooth performance. The evening starts with a simple…
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 Academy will witness the reawakening of a dormant presence in Rock’N’Roll as Garbage return to headline an exclusive 25th Anniversary show at the venue….
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 tour sees the Wigan born, New York based, singer songwriter performing at Manchester’s Night N Day on 4 November. The album,…
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 2016. The group has also announced a headline appearance at T In The Park for 8 July 2016. The full…
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 launch in to a set which thrills the crowd. But in truth, the energy and excellent performances start at the outset…
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 gathered on the road directly into the studio, and teamed up with renowned producer Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Kaiser Chiefs)…
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 Culture. A return to their former sound is no surprise, since the reformed line-up consists of the original trio…
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 £4. Monday 2 November – Lapsley – Deaf Institute Singer songwriter and one to watch Lapsley performs at The Deaf Institute. The highly tipped electronic music…
Presenting Substance – Joy Division and New Order at O2 Apollo Peter Hook and The Light have been announced to perform at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on 16 September 2016, presenting Substance – Joy Division and New Order. For all fans of the seminal post punk band and their groundbreaking electronic successors, both Substance collections are something…
