Posts by Month: June 2013

‘Good’ commentary of ‘good’ music has conventional methods of operation. It opens with an elliptical and acute observation about the relevance of the band within their socioeconomic context. There will be a fun item of cut-out-and-keep-trivia. It goes on to sum up the trajectory of said band over their … Read on

Potential is too often a word used in reviews of bands that are taking their first tentative steps into the twisted world of the music industry. It can be a word that has the power to hold a band or artist back as much as help them raise their … Read on

Manchester International Festival is proud to present two very special evenings with Goldfrapp. The duo release their long-awaited sixth studio album late this summer and these exclusive shows offer a rare opportunity for fans to hear the new album live for the very first time.

These never … Read on

TEMPLE SONGS + SEX HANDS + BASE VENTURA

“Manchester group TEMPLE SONGS shun mere distortion and write songs capable of playing to huge crowds…..Their psychedelic leanings are the kind that have so much hype. Brash, joyous and accidentally of the moment Temple Songs look set for … Read on

Plus support from The Rivertairs

Doors 7:30pm

An Escape Plan is the brainchild of Craig Brown former (Mercury Prize nominated) Maps collaborator and Medium 21 guitarist / keyboard merchant. Craig has been around the Northampton music scene since the tail end of Brit Pop. Known to most … Read on