In Review: Kids Return at Manchester’s Band on the Wall
Kids Return mark their Manchester debut with a stunning set at Band on the Wall and we were there to review it.
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In Review: South Arcade at Manchester Academy
South Arcade deliver an electrifying triumphant performance at Manchester Academy with a blistering set and boundless energy.
In Review: Zaho De Sagazan puts on a masterclass at Gorilla
Over the last few years Zaho De Sagazan has become one of the fastest rising stars in French music.
In Review: Biig Piig at New Century Hall
Just a couple of weeks after her debut album landed, Biig Piig headlines at Manchester’s New Century Hall.
In Review: Been Stellar at Manchester Academy 3
After releasing their latest album Scream From New York, NY, the Manhattan favourites Been Stellar made their return to the UK.
In Review: The Pretty Reckless at Manchester Academy
There’s no hiding that I’m a The Pretty Reckless fan – I have been since the outset and have been fortunate to see them quite a few times.
In Review: Youngr at the Deaf Institute
We picked Youngr’s show at the Deaf Institute as one of our top Manchester gigs for January 2019 and we feel smugly justified.
In Review: The Seamonsters at The Castle
We said that The Seamonsters at The Castle, Manchester, would be one of the must see gigs for December. They proved us right. After excellent support from The Pettibones and Reqs, The Seamonsters take to the stage. It’s a tight fit – the six-piece are surrounded by...
In Review: Thomas Rhett at The Ritz
It's been a big few weeks for Thomas Rhett. After releasing the deluxe version of his hit album Tangled Up, he performed at the country music industry's biggest event the CMA Awards singing Die A Happy Man, a song which scooped the Best Single award (it also happened...
In Review: Guadalupe Plata at The Castle
It's hotter than hell in The Castle. The gig's sold out and there's barely any room to move. People are even being turned away at the door. The atmosphere is electric and there's a decided buzz in the air (and it's not from the air-con which is doing its best to...
In Review: Lucie Silvas at the Deaf Institute
“It’s so bloody good to see you!” Lucie Silvas declares on stage just a few minutes in to the set. You really can tell that she means it – she’s beaming and looks over the moon to be opening her first UK tour in quite some time at Manchester’s Deaf Institute. It’s...
No Hot Ashes steal show at Sunday Night Live
The filming of a live set for Sunday Night Live at a packed and energetic The Grove in Hazel Grove gave six bands the perfect opportunity to showcase their abilities for a segment to be broadcast on Sunday 27 December at 8pm on Freeview Channel 8. It was against a...
In Review: The Orielles at The Deaf Institute
After a strong 2015, which has seen Halifax's finest garner more support and put on a series of strong performances including July's show at The Castle, as well as release the outstanding and addictive tune Joey Says We Got It, The Orielles brought their year to a...
In Review: The Bodyguard at the Palace Theatre
The Bodyguard, based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston (making her film debut) and Kevin Costner, is on it's first tour of the UK and has stopped off at Manchester's Palace Theatre. The musical itself has scooped awards during its successful two year London...
In Review: False Advertising at the Deaf Institute
Sometimes it takes just one strum of the guitar to have a crowd in the palm of your hands. That is exactly what False Advertising delivered at the Deaf Institute as they performed a set of grungy delight. False Advertising have been steadily building a strong...