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The sole album Grammatics released remains one of my favourites by a British group from the last few years, so I’m utterly thrilled to be bringing DEPARTMENT M, the new project by their front man Owen Brinley to Manchester for the first time!
Grammatics’ built a reputation on offering … Read on
It seems that at some point, the things people liked, became the things they wanted people to like them for liking. There’s an exception to every rule. Words can barely describe how much of a huge, swinging, unassailable gravel-in-your-jap’s-eye dick this music makes you feel - winking and cocking … Read on
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If their first album ‘North’ was praised for its cold sparsity and mournful sound, electronic trio Darkstar’s latest album has taken a fresh new direction. The first track ‘Light Body Clock Starter’ opens with ethereal ambience, giving the impression of harmonious spinning disks with ghostly vocals from James Buttery … Read on
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Recycling Night. Highlight of the wheelie bins’ fortnight. I get a garbage guard of honour. The hot ticket tonight is unarguably Thurston Moore and Michael Chapman at Band On The Wall, but my interest was piqued by this hot shit, Pitchfork-adored, up-and-coming Estonian songstress whose alliterational name with its … Read on
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A band I haven’t yet seen in a venue I haven’t yet checked. My excitement wasn’t even dampened by having to step past a young girl barfing at the entrance. It was half seven, she had done well. Come on, we’ve all been there right? No? Oh.
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Before I start the review in earnest, I have to say it. Shmoo is a silly name for a band. Everyone I told that I was going to see Shmoo sniggered and made some remark. Not only that but it doesn’t even fit particularly with the style of music. … Read on
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Prepare your brain to be melted, your guts pulverized and your sexual organs to be gratified – Giant Hell and Fat Out present to you a stupendously savage 7 band behemoth of a bill, featuring the finest acts exploring the outer limits of rock.
DIVORCE (Glasgow): Night School, … Read on
Featuring limbs from various Manchester music bodies such as The Earlies and The Whip and fronted by the master of the poignant folk song Liam Frost, Tokolosh are coming at us with an electro vibe and a rhythmic groin swivel. Check out the single’s A side ‘Shapeshifter’…
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Pet hate: running late. Of all days to be late why did it have to be when Peter Hook was to be belting out tunes from two of the best bands ever born? A two hour set consisting of two New Order albums: “Movement” (1981) and “Power, Corruption and … Read on
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In April 2003, four friends from Deptford in South East London released their debut album, ‘Vehicles & Animals’, on Parlophone to critical acclaim. Citing influences such as Grandaddy, The Flaming Lips and Blur, Athlete created a summery, upbeat, quirky indie-pop record full of sing-along choruses that remain firm fan … Read on
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