Discovery of the Week: Fruit Bomb
Art Is Hard is one of my favourite, and arguably one of the best, independent record labels in the UK right now. I was introduced to them through my love of the band Best Friends, after purchasing a copy of…
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Discovery of the Week: Sophie Jamieson
It’s always incredible when you first hear an artist or song that makes you take a step back. Surprise, shock, awe – something new and fresh that was totally unexpected. A style that is so unique you simply can’t tear…
Discovery of the Week: The Larkins
Often my default when hearing the phrase “Manchester indie rock band” is to turn around and run straight in the opposite direction. I love indie rock and Manchester is my home, but there is an overwhelming abundance of them. There…
Discovery of the Week: Mt. Wolf
Mt. Wolf were crowned “the most blogged about band” of 2013, their popularity and fan base was increasing and only good things were on the horizon. Well, that was the expectation. Unfortunately this all changed as the departure of vocalist…
Discovery of the Week: Broken Hands
Canterbury rockers Broken Hands are here to treat us with a brand new single, ‘Death Grip’ (no relation to the band). The stand-out guitar line is accompanied by even stronger vocals, reminiscent of early Editors, whilst the addition of heavy…
LIVE: The Stranglers – Manchester Academy 21.03.15
Legendary rockers The Stranglers are one of the most continually successful bands still around from the punk/new wave artists of the late ’70s/’80s. They tour pretty much every year to huge crowds; their legacy will always live on. Tonight in…
Discovery of the Week: SYKES
The underground and unsigned music scene is producing the best upcoming alt and electro-pop right now. We’re in the digital age now and rather than creating meaningless David Guetta MacBook garbage, musicians have taken it upon themselves to make fresh…
LIVE: Little Comets – Club Academy, Manchester 13.03.15
Little Comets play Manchester’s Club Academy tonight, the second time I’ve seen them in this venue. It’s tough for a band who primarily tour the UK and have a consistent but not particularly growing fanbase to mix it up. There’s…
Discovery Of The Week: MDNGHT
MDNGHT are Manchester’s answer to Years & Years, and we all know Manchester does everything better than London (that’s simply my bias talking, I still love you Years & Years). Currently signed to Manchester’s MUK Records and branding themselves as…
LIVE: To Kill A King – Deaf Institute, Manchester 08.03.15
Waylayers support To Kill A King on their UK tour this month, a new electro-pop 3 piece who tonight made a big impression on me in just a few songs. Undeniable dance vibes reflective of the current success of bands…