Author Archives: Tom Dibb

ALBUM: DeWolff – ‘Tascam Tapes’

Rating: Psychedelic southern-rock outfit DeWolff return with their latest LP Tascam Tapes. As the album cover so boldly notes, the album was recorded on the road for less than $50. Although the statement of, “sounds like a million bucks,” maybe…

ALBUM: Wallis Bird – ‘Woman’

Rating: Irish born singer-songwriter Wallis Bird returns with her latest release, ‘Woman’. A record fuelled by political frustration and anger set to the unlikeliest of soul-filled folk. The record wastes no time in plunging the listener into its politically driven…

NEWS: Bingley Weekender 2020 Announces Line-up

Bingley Weekender has announced its line-up for their 2020 showcase. Now, in its second year, the stakes have been raised with acts such as Primal Scream, The Libertines, The Amazons and Tom Walker already announced for the weekend. Taking place…

LIVE: Martin’s Broken Neck – Manchester Retro Bar

Manchester bares its punk-rock teeth, with a staggering 7 band line-up showcasing the city’s burgeoning punk scene. Opening the night was group Weltz. Providing somewhat of a differing sound than established through the course of the night, the classic rock…

LIVE: Happy Mondays – Manchester Academy

Rating: Madchester king-pins Happy Mondays return home with a triumphant ‘Greatest Hits’ show, re-enforcing their position as legends of the Manchester scene in the process. Kicking off the set was an explosive rendition of 1989 hit ‘Kinky Afro’ which sent…

LIVE: FEET – YES Basement, Manchester

Rating: Rising Coventry rockers FEET take their unique brand of groove infused punk to a sold out YES in what turned out to be a blistering affair. Opening the set was a raucous rendition of single, ‘English Weather’, and with…

LIVE: Cub Sport – Manchester Deaf Institute

Rating: Australian synth-pop act ‘Cub Sport’ bring the UK leg of their tour to Manchester’s Deaf Institute. Showcasing songs both old and new, the band highlighted their unique live appeal. Opening the set was track, ‘Chasin’, with the slow and…