About Matt Mead
Freelance writer who likes anything with heart and soul
There have been many supergroups formed through the years of popular music, the latest incarnation features John Squire of The Stone Roses/Seahorses fame and Liam Gallagher of Oasis/Beady Eye fame, releasing music promising to be as good as The Beatles…
Collaborations don’t get much more biblical than this. Solo star, Oasis legend and force-of-nature Liam Gallagher has teamed up with John Squire, one of the most influential guitarists and songwriters of his generation via his time with The Stone Roses….
In our quest for buried treasure, BIG POTATO are delighted to release this groovy, soulful country-psych gem from Reading’s COLEY PARK as the band & producer had always intended. The second of three wonderful albums the band recorded between 2003-2007…
LIMP BIZKIT NU METAL ICONS ADDED TO DLXXI LINE-UP GENERAL TICKETS ONSALE NOW www.downloadfestival.co.uk Liquid Death presents Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, has today revealed nu metal legends Limp Bizkit as the latest addition…
How odd it is that the first reports of the existence of HOUSE Of ALL only appeared only early this year, followed by a magnificently-received debut album and two UK tours. Praise was immediate and ecstatic, in spite of controversy…
In a surprise revelation for music enthusiasts and the indie scene, New Fads has announced the release of their historic final live performance as a live recording titled “Live at the Hacienda”, set to drop on the 24th of November…
The playing of a guitar, 6 or 12 string, electric or acoustic, is an art form tried by millions, achieved by 1000’s, perfected by a few chosen souls. One of these few perfectionists is Johnny Marr. A chunky new book,…
Andy Spearpoint was the front man of indie funk rock gods New Fast Automatic Daffodils. With live gigs still uttered in certain circles as being the best of the period it is pleasing too hear Andy is working on new…
#DLXXI 14-16 JUNE 2024 LIQUID DEATH PRESENTS DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2024 HEADLINERS AND OVER 70 OTHER BANDS REVEALED QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE FALL OUT BOY AVENGED SEVENFOLD PLUS ROYAL BLOOD, THE OFFSPRING, SUM 41, COREY TAYLOR, PANTERA, MACHINE HEAD, BABYMETAL,…
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…