At the announcement of the When Rivers Meet tour, I was surprised they were playing a venue the size of Gorilla here in Manchester, however, it is already full when I enter so it is clear they are growing in popularity and it also means the support band are getting …
Read More »The Pineapple Thief, O2 Ritz Manchester – 21/2/24
It’s a typical dreary wet night here in Manchester and it is time to witness the fruit stealers strutting their stuff at the O2 Ritz. They put on an absolutely brilliant performance in October 2021 when they played at this same venue so we are hoping for the same tonight. …
Read More »The Sisters of Mercy/The Virginmarys gig review Manchester Academy 21/11/2023
To say I’m excited about seeing and reviewing this gig would be an understatement. The Sisters of Mercy have been one of my favourite bands for a very long time, and it’s also my first time seeing them live since June 1997. On that gig, they were supported by Cubanate …
Read More »Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth at Academy 2, Manchester, – gig review 29/10/23
Glenn Hughes is celebrating his Deep Purple years, we try to find out if lady is still saying Burn...
Read More »Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton at the O2 Ritz, Manchester on 22/10/23, Gig Review
There is a Deathwish happening at the Ritz in Manchester, Charles Bronson isn’t here so something Fish-y must be going down..
Read More »Black Stone Cherry at Rebellion, Manchester, Gig Review 3/10/23
Alex and Ant head to Rebellion Manchester to find out if Black Stone Cherry are still blaming it on the boom boom...
Read More »RadaR Festival 2023 – Day 3 – Review
RadaR Festival – Day 3 – Review The final day kicks off for me with a parking spot right outside the venue – what a result! In previous years the festival had been located in Guildford in a venue that had incredibly elaborate chandeliers in the main room but it …
Read More »RadaR Festival 2023 – Day 2 – Review
I’ll readily admit I was goosed after yesterday but still managed to get my weary bones out of bed as there are bands I really want to see. I am instantly entranced by Graywave as their emotive echoey vocals pour over their melancholic music. It’s brooding shoegazey post-rock and is …
Read More »RadaR Festival 2023 – Day 1 – Review
The foremost progressive metal festival hits Manchester...
Read More »Porcupine Tree – Sounds of the City – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, 29/6/23
Magma “Flippin eck, this is torture” reads a post on a Porcupine Tree fan FaceBook page. I have to agree. We are of course talking about Magma, a band more divisive than Marmite. I arrive late to minimise my suffering, but still have to endure 40 minutes of music that …
Read More »Dan Patlansky and Ashley Sherlock at The Deaf Institute, Manchester 17/5/23
On a warm late spring evening a blues rock explosion hits Manchester!
Read More »Ming City Rockers – Review at the Peer Hat, Manchester, 20/02/23
Punk and pop punk in particular is bursting with feminism and feminine energy, pushing boundaries, and it is an exciting time for this music. Liverpudlians Piss Kitti are a major part of this movement and whilst they are completely new to me I am thoroughly enjoying them. I am not …
Read More »Original 1977 Manchester Punks Ed Banger & the Nosebleeds are back with Punk, Glam Slamming New Album ‘Revolution X’!!!
Original 1977 Manchester Punks Ed Banger & the Nosebleeds are back with Punk, Glam Slamming New Album ‘Revolution X’!!!
Read More »Slaughter Bite Back at Manchester Rebellion Bar: 16th October 2021
It might have taken three attempts but Slaughter finally Bit Back! Here's hoping they have the teeth for another bite!
Read More »DIRTY LACES release new single ‘Breathe’ on 19th April!
Manchester based DIRTY LACES have been making an impact on the Manchester music scene for a few years.They released their first single for Golden Robot Records, 'These Days' back in November 2020. Now they follow it up with a new single 'Breathe' that will be released on all digital platforms on 19th April.
Read More »Mick Rossi – All the Saints & All the Souls
Cranked Up Really High it isn't. However Mick Rossi one of the original boot boys has mellowed and matured like an Italian red wine. All the Saints & All the Souls is robust with lots of depth and hidden flavours! You can buy the album from Mr Whippy Banana Split Productions for £15 with the profits going to charity
Read More »Ingested: Where Only Gods May Tread
Manchester's Slam King's once again show the rest how it's done. A stepping stone for both the band and the Genre.
Read More »Kringer And The Battle Katz – New Adventures
Having had this EP land on my lap at the very same time as Kringer’s big friends Eye licker‘s album, I feel ashamed and gutted that I have not picked it up until now. A lot has happened in five months, and I mean, an awful lot. I finally met …
Read More »Punk for Pam Playlist 2020!
Punk for Pam is a charity festival which takes place in Manchester and Edinburgh in memory of Pam Blyth to Raise as much money as possible to help people with Blood Bourne illness in the UK. This year’s …
Read More »Abuse Your Confusion 3 – The Star & Garter, Manchester: 26th January 2020
For the third year running, the now annual event, Abuse Your Confusion came to The Star & Garter in Manchester, on what turned out to be a fairly mild January Sunday. Whilst there was an entry fee for this show it wasn’t in monetary pounds it was in pounds of …
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