With their critically acclaimed debut album Illuminations already behind them, brothers Andrew and James Stone aka Lusts are back with bang and eager to showcase what they’ve been working over the past year. ‘heavy thoughts’ enters with a thick Eurythmics-esque beat chased by distortion…
It’s hard to believe that only ten years ago 2006 was a plethora of indie acts, pop delights and, urm ,Nelly Furtardo’s. As we find ourselves in another new year, looking forward to revivals from the likes of The Stone…
2015 was an amazing year for the UK Grime scene. A number of artists received mainstream chart success and the genre was even discussed by a wider audience in the US. But there are some bits that you may have…
In the words of Ronan Keating, life really is like a rollercoaster. 2015 has had it’s ups, (I’m looking at you New Order, Blur, Wolf Alice) and by goodness me it’s had it’s downs (basically the list below and beyond),…
The Queen Of Pop descended upon Manchester, armed with a flank of dancers and a full backing band. Those who doubt Madonna‘s ability to perform any-more seriously need to rethink. Yes, maybe she is not as agile as she used…
Celebrating death on a rainy Saturday afternoon doesn’t usually feature on people’s weekend to-do-lists… But when that includes, tacos, churros, tequila and The Horrors I’m pretty sure most would come around… Did I mention churros? Wahaca brought the vibrancy of…
Gigslutz contributor and Features Editor, Katie Muxworthy, takes a look at one of the records that changed the way she looked at music. Exploring the depths of each track, the ill fated life and death of lead singer Ian Curtis…
With their distinctive dark indie pop noises and euphoric notes, Girls Names are fast becoming the best thing to come out of Northern Ireland since The Undertones. With their new album ‘Arms Around A Vision’ easily being their most immediate, forceful…
As a Twin Peaks UK Festival virgin, I was very much looking forward to attending this year’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. The festival is held annually at the superb Genesis cinema on Mile End Road – and I can say with…
It’s been 15 years since The Polyphonic Spree released their iconic debut album ‘The Beginning Stages Of…’ and 2015 calls for a 15th Anniversary tour where we will be treated to the album in its entirety. They’re toured the UK…