When Underachievers first started up at The Rampant Lion Basement back in 2008, we were in the middle of the dance floor attempting to break dance in a Dave Benson Phillips Mask. 3 years on, our favourite clubnight has become an indie institution. We caught up with founder, Dave Bassinder, … Read on
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Posts by Month January 2011
Video: Becca & The Broken Biscuits
After our initial plan to film in Chorlton’s shopping Arcade was rained off, we headed to the shelter of King Bee Records to film this foot tapping session with Becca & The broken Biscuits.
Read on...Review: Trojan Horse – Trojan Horse
By Toby Potter
Every couple of months I seem to go through an uninspired loop of new music, and this month was one of those months. This was until Manchester’s Trojan Horse blew open my mind with a genre spanning ‘Self Titled’ debut album that shows a forward thinking band … Read on
Read on...Review: Patterns – New Noise EP
By Sam Alder
There is something special about Patterns. Formerly known as The Elmo Logic, Patterns have shed their skin as well as their name and have emerged as one of Manchester’s most exciting prospects. Their debut EP, New Noise, takes you on a blissful journey, like riding shotgun in … Read on
Read on...Review: Brown Brogues – Treet U Beta
Since filming an un-plugged session with Brown Brogues back in July ’10, we have become rather fond of our favourite Wiganites. So when they asked us to film them a music video we were well up for it.
The idea was simple, “we want to drink until Ben pukes”. So … Read on
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Video: Scroobius Pip
We met Scroobius Pip before his show at the Manchester Academy. Being the lovely man that he is, he took a stroll with us to the Whitworth Art Gallery where he performed this powerful spoken word piece. Not just a pretty beard!
Read on...Review: Die, Indie, DIE! The decade of ethical decay in Indie Rock
Written by Chester Whelks
Die, Indie, DIE!
The decade of ethical decay in Indie Rock
con·verse 2
–adjective
1. opposite or contrary in direction, action, sequence, etc.; turned around.
It wouldn’t be revelatory for me to say that the 00s saw the underground-overground, wandering free, (in aptly nicknamed … Read on
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Video: The Mariner’s Children
We managed to catch The Mariner’s Children ahead of there show at Chorlton’s, Dulcimer. They were kind enough to put their soundcheck to one side to undertake this six person session. We managed to tame this epic sound which ranged from vocals and guitar to a full band onslaught of their signature folk-rock sound.
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Video: Tweak Bird
We couldn’t wait for this unique opportunity to film with LA’s Tweak Bird. The brothers Bird had just had their tour van broken into but were still on hand to perform this exclusive acoustic version of ‘The Future’ from their amazing self titled debut. The use of a blonde synthetic wig as stylophone adornment was also massively appreciated.
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