Author Archives: Amelia Ward

LIVE: Clay @ This Feeling, Night & Day, Manchester

This Feeling has long caused a buzz on the music scene. Boasting the discovery of some of the best new bands, including Dexters and Manchester natives Blossoms, DJ sets from the likes of Nick Power and recommendations from Noel Gallagher,…

LIVE: Parklife Weekender Manchester 7th June 2014

Manchester’s Parklife kicked Festival Season off this weekend, as revellers put on their waterproofs and sunglasses for a party in the rain, with some of the country’s best bands and Djs to provide the soundtrack. Undeterred by the morning’s torrential downpour,…

Gigslutz guide to who to watch at Liverpool Sound City

It’s Liverpool Sound City time, and as an official blog for 2014 we thought we’d bring you our top picks from this year’s line-up, just because we’re dead thoughtful like that. Clean Bandit Fresh from the UK charts, Clean Bandit…

Benicassim to celebrate 20th anniversary this year

Set in a haze of sun and sea, the festival has seen some of the best names in music perform, giving Benicassim strong contender status for the best European festival. Below you will find a bitterly written introduction as to…

Gigslutz Interview With: Cage The Elephant

Cage The Elephant first bounced on to the scene in early 2008, with their southern blues tinged garage rock sound, in fitting with the Black Keys and early Kings of Leon. Cage The Elephant may have dropped off the UK’s…

Listen – Bombay Bicycle Club’s new track Luna

London four piece Bombay Bicycle Club have revealed their new track, Luna. Luna is the third track to be unveiled from the bands fourth LP , ‘So Long, See You Tomorrow’, which is set for release on 3rd February. Luna…

Gigslutz Interview. Amelia Ward Meets: PEACE

With widespread critical acclaim from the likes of The Guardian and NME, Peace were hotly tipped at the beginning of 2013 to have success headed their way. And success they achieved! As we approach the end of the year we…

BBC Host Online Music Video Festival 2013

Until 31st December, the BBC are to host an online music video festival, featuring videos sent in from all genre of music and film. 2013 marks the first year that the festival has been online and sees the BBC celebrate…