Eight Manchester gigs to catch in January 2019
If we were to pick out every Manchester gig which could help fight those January blues, we’d be here a long time – so we’ve selected eight to catch!
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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...
Ten must see Manchester gigs for December 2018
It may be almost Christmas, but the Manchester gig scene shows no sign of stopping for a festive break. In fact December is filled with gigs, with venues across the city set to host some incredible nights. We’ve picked out ten of our must-see Manchester gigs for...
WATCH: Carson McHone reveals new video for single Sad ahead of Manchester Castle gig
Carson McHone has revealed the video for new single Sad ahead of a UK tour which includes a Manchester gig at The Castle. Sad is Carson McHone's first music video. She filmed the video at The White Horse in Austin, Texas, a venue which she frequents and regularly...
Previewed: Lydmor at The Castle
Copenhagen based electronic producer, composer, singer and writer Lydmor (aka Jenny Rossander) rounds up a handful of UK dates at Manchester’s The Castle. The gigs follow the September release of Lydmor’s latest album I Told You I’d Tell Them Our Story. After her...
The Tea Street Band release new album Frequency ahead of The Castle gig
The Tea Street Band release their new album Frequency next week ahead of a run of dates including a Manchester gig at The Castle. The album follows the recent release of latest single Only Love. Speaking about the single, frontman Timo Tierney commented, "Only Love...
Benjamin Folke Thomas to release new album ahead of Manchester Castle date
Benjamin Folke Thomas will release his new album Modern Man on 9 November ahead of a run of UK tour dates opening at Manchester’s The Castle. The Scandinavian-born singer’s album promises to be filled with sardonic tales of love, hate and double standards. The ten...
Previewed: She Makes War at The Castle Manchester
Dedicatedly DIY alt-rocker Laura Kidd brings her She Makes War moniker (and new LP Brace For Impact) to Manchester’s The Castle. The Manchester gig follows quickly on from the release of the album and latest single Devastate Me. The guitar driven punk-infused pop...
Previewed: Carousel at The Castle
Four piece indie-Americana music collective Carousel appear at The Castle next week in the midst of their eight date headline UK tour. The run of dates follows summer appearances at Cambridge Folk Festival, Beautiful Days Festival and Black Deer Festival. With...
Previewed: Lylo at The Castle
Glaswegian five-piece Lylo headline Manchester’s The Castle in the aftermath of the release of their second record Post Era.
Previewed: Charles Howl at The Castle
Having released his latest album My Idol Family in late 2017 Charles Howl comes to Manchester for a gig at The Castle, opening a brief run of dates. My Idol Family is the follow-up to his 2015 debut Sir Vices, combining wit, storytelling and the deeper of life,...
Previewed: Stella Donnelly at The Castle
Stella Donnelly comes to The Castle, Manchester, during a run of dates following her signing to Secretly Canadian and ahead of the release of her debut EP Thrush Metal. Thrush Metal features latest single Mechanical Bull and previous release Boys Will Be Boys, which...
Previewed: Kirk Brandon at The Castle Manchester
Kirk Brandon, the voice of Spear of Destiny, Theatre of Hate and Dead Men Walking, is set to perform an intimate gig at Manchester’s The Castle next week. Having enjoyed worldwide success as frontman of these bands, Kirk Brandon has spent the last nine years recording...
Previewed: Kaze at The Castle Manchester
Kaze are hitting the road for a short series of live appearances ahead of the release of new material with the tour including a Manchester gig at The Castle. Formed around Graham McCusker from Paisley and Amy Webber from Kent, KAZE’s story first began when the pair...
Previewed: Demons of Ruby Mae at The Castle
Manchester raised, Leicester-born duo Demons of Ruby Mae perform at The Castle later this month off the back of their latest single To Be Adored. To Be Adored was released in January, having been recorded over the Summer of 2017 in France’s Barneville Carteret...