Home to some of the best musicians in the world, Manchester seems pretty up to scratch when it comes to showcasing artists of every genre. However, it was impossible for this little pub in the Northern Quarter to see this…
For those who believe Django Django are worth anything less than high flying appraisal as one of the better bands within the indie music scene, this would have been the gig for you. Their performance not only consolidated their talent…
Consisting of Pretty Vicious, Neon Waltz, Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds; Radio X’s Headlining show was held at O2 Apollo, Manchester. Arriving six hours before the headliners were set to perform, we uncommonly caught Noel Gallagher and Johnny Marr…
Technicolor psychedelic lights echoed the audience and their dedication to Blossoms from Stockport. Nothing beckons an audience on more than the thumping, heart-blossomed ‘Breathe’ by Blu Cantrell and Sean Paul… The gig is now set; sticky floors, strobes and trashy…
Rating: Things have been getting exciting for Young Romance, aka Claire and Paolo. Last year they self-released their first EP Pale which has been gathering quite a good amount of critical acclaim and airplay, they recently played at the Great…
For me, US Indie band BRONCHO are one of those bands that I sometimes stumble across while browsing YouTube playlists, and for the next month or so their songs get played so much on my phone that it nearly catches…
Rating: The roads are closed and services terminated all over the country due to some flurries of snow, and Manchester is no exception. Luckily, the crowd seem to have braved the harsh weather to cram into Gullivers for tonight’s sold…
It is often that new bands emerge from the depths of rock and roll and get pushed to the back of radio stations playlists. However, yesterday the Sugarmill was home to an exception. Signing with Noel Gallagher’s manager, Neon Waltz…
Rating: The Hawley Arms was a real discovery for me, not only conveniently placed in the heart of Camden, but also hosting shows of emerging acts, and for free. Its only drawback is the size of the actual live venue,…
As you venture outside, there’s no doubt that you will now be surrounded by topless men with the unsightly combination of beer-belly’s and dodgy sun-tans, along with tango-d women in the shortest shorts you’ve ever seen and flip-flops. This can…