Someone once said 3 is the magic number. Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MC’s have been matched together perfectly just like ‘our Cilla once did on Blind Date, tonight’s romance is due flowers, chocolates and the finest dining at…
Yet again Vinyl Revival have struck gold with their latest release entitled Cottonopolis, a collection of obscure and unreleased tracks by Greater Manchester bands all of which never gained the fame their music deserved, with this strictly limited release their…
Framed is a unique collection of photos (1988-1993) taken by Simon Taylor, a stalwart of the Manchester music scene, from the late 1980’s onwards. Amazing photos from some truly memorable gigs are intertwined with stories, insider tales and anecdotes from Simon…
INSPIRAL CARPETS have announced The Complete Singles, a brand new album compiling all of the Manchester band’s 24 singles to date. The album will be available on double vinyl, and as a 3CD set with an exclusive remix bonus disc…
Nostalgia is a heady thing, and this summer has seen the revival of one of the best loved bygone eras of the late 80’s/early 90’s. Stepping into the limelight is the Madchester scene and, as it’s name would suggest, its…
Because the world is crying out for another 2014 best of list, we present the top five albums of 2014 according to the Gigslutz editorial team… Listen to our Best of 2014 Playlist here Dan Bull, Reviews Editor 1. The Jezabels – The Brink…
Rating: From frantic opening track ‘Monochrome’ to the meaty closer ‘Human Shield’, Inspiral Carpets’ eponymous studio album is a successful effort to break the band’s twenty years silence. With hooks that rival the catchiness of The Cribs’ ‘Men’s Needs’ and…