Brighton’s finest new purveyors of raucous off-kilter garage rock, Demob Happy, follow their triumphant 2014 debut single ‘Succubus’ with powerful new cut, ‘Young & Numb’. Due for release later this year via the bands own Milk Parlour Records. Fusing their natural affinity to relentless chord-thrashing with a fondness for melodic undertone and bold dynamic shifts,…
Legends of rock Def Leppard and Whitesnake have announced a joint headline UK and Ireland tour which will see them performing at Manchester Arena on 15th December 2015. The two icons of rock will also be joined by Black Star Riders. Formed in Sheffield, Def Leppard have been hailed as the greatest-ever arena rock band…
Having performed two excellent gigs in Manchester over the last twelve months, UK Country Album of the Year award winners Ward Thomas had already set high standards. Their performance at The Castle in July was an intimate affair featuring just the twin sisters and their guitarist Dan in a largely acoustic set, whereas their more…
LA punk band Bad Religion have announced a return to the UK this summer with a five date tour, which will see the hugely influential band perform at Manchester’s The Ritz on 3 August 2015. The news comes after the recent announcement that the group will soon be recording a new album, with full details…
Frank Turner in conversation English folk/punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner is set to take part in a public conversation with author/journalist Ian Winwood at the Bridgewater Hall, where he will also read extracts from his new book The Road Beneath My Feet and take questions from the audience as well as throwing in a few songs…
MOBO nominee launches second album Paint A Brighter Day in Manchester MOBO nominated singer Kristyna Myles is set to launch her second album, Paint A Brighter Day, at the Ruby Lounge in Manchester on Monday 23rd March. The 11 track album is the follow-up to 2014’s magnificent debut Pinch Me Quick, and was recorded with Mercury Prize…
The Quays Theatre at the Lowry is sold out and walking into the venue, it’s a noticeably mixed crowd – from glammed up teenagers through to some who could pass for Nathan Carter’s grandparents – well in actual fact it turns out his grandparents are at the venue, along with his parents, as well as some…
Manchester’s own Girl Friend have announced a run of UK tour dates which will see them performing at The Ruby Lounge on 11th April. The tour dates are set to come just weeks before their new EP Arrive Alone, Leave Alone which is due out on 27th April via Tri-Tone. Described as ‘honing in on…
The Offspring have announced two UK shows this August which will see them performing at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on Tuesday 25th August. The gigs will mark the first UK headline dates in three years for Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar), Noodles (guitar), Greg K (bass) and Pete Parada (drums). Having performed over 1200 shows across the…
Legendary Band Brings March On Tour To Manchester The legendary band The Stranglers are set to perform at Manchester Academy on 21st March 2015. The 2015 March On Tour, comes after last year’s sell out Ruby Anniversary Tour which saw them celebrating their 40th anniversary and releasing celebratory box set album Giants & Gems. It…
