Tom Metcalfe’s EP ‘Life is Only Vibrating Energy’ is a five track compendium of folk music from the North West of England. Tom hails from Preston and works in Salford. The title forms the acronym LOVE. I consider volcanos, supernovae, this EP playing through my headphones, all forms of life. The title is a salient [...]

Hidden down a back alley in the depths of the Northern Quarter in the former squat know to many as Kraak Gallery I stood with a crowd of merely 20 people waiting patiently to see East India Youth aka William Doyle. If you haven’t heard of East India Youth don’t be dismayed as material only [...]

REBEKKA KARIJORD “WE BECOME OURSELVES” 29th October 2012 JANUARY 2013 TOUR DATES 16th January 2013 – The Borderline – London 17th January 2013 – The Ruby Lounge – Manchester 18th January 2013 – The Workman’s Club – Dublin 19th January 2013 – King Tut’s – Glasgow WE BECOME OURSELVES’s centerpiece is ‘Use My Body While [...]

The Start is purposeful pop rather than accidental, Alex writes ‘songs to make people jump around and enjoy life,’ he sings without reservation which means that even if pop is not your genre of choice, this EP might just sway you. The title track feels like a warm summer night at a festival, which cheers [...]

‘This Black heart beats faster than yours’ is the new album by Derby based four piece Hudson Super Six. Fresh from headlining the allotment stage at the Ynot festival you would think that this would be the perfect time for the group to release the entire album and you would be right. They have got [...]

From: Manchestaaaa Members: Steven Dobb (Vox and Guitars), Lorna Blundell (Drums), Ollie Smith (Bass), Sally Mason (guest vocals) Look Like: Nice People. Look, they’ve got woolly hats on in their pictures on Facebook and everything. They must be some kind of folk band that sell potted jam to keep their hippy van topped up with [...]

In the context of this festival, a dot could be anything: a venue, a genre, a band, a friendship circle. However you choose to label it, this one-day extravangza of eclectic musical talent has effortlessly joined all the important dots on this Manchester Sunday. It would be impractical to name all the bands on show, [...]

Not many grime MCs can count Jack White as a fan, but then Random Impulse isn’t your ordinary grime MC. With an electric guitar slung over his shoulder and the support of a live band on stage, Jovel Walker’s brand of smart, fast-paced lyrics and rock guitar riffs have earned the rapper tours with the likes [...]

The Rainband are a band in total control of pace, setting and style. Everything they do exudes confidence and their music shows a refreshing variation. A tight set at Academy 2 needs no introduction, led by error-free guitar and thrashing drums that invite a total sense of rhythm. Martin Finnigan’s vocals offer an exuberance and allure, while the maintenance of speed through [...]

Interview with – The Smokin’ Barrels The tongue wagging process has begun. Noel Gallagher has declared himself a fan and The Smokin’ Barrels are set to ignite. Already getting the nod from the man they call ‘Godlike’, this North East three-piece are ready to blow steam and take a ride on the record machine. Showing they have [...]