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For me, Crocodiles represent everything I love about life-affirming Rock’n’Roll: they bring light out of darkness; they match reckless noise with the most beautiful melodies; they catch you off guard whilst sounding like the most perfect kind of right for the right here, right now.
They remind me of … Read on
Dot To Dot returns for 2014 ready to take over Manchester, Bristol and Nottingham yet again.
The festival, which spans three cities over one weekend, has long been the barometer for acts that are about to break and 2013’s event was no exception. The line-up for last summer’s event … Read on
Swans are Michael Gira, Norman Westberg, Christoph Hahn, Phil Puleo, Thor Harris and Christopher Pravdica and these are the first UK dates since last year’s Mouth to Mouth festival, curated by Gira and the Green Man festival.
Swans infamous and powerful live show was described by Guardian as ”a … Read on
O>L>A (‘One Little Atlas’) are a two-piece electronic/ambient project based in Manchester who write atmospheric tracks based around unique sound design.
Trianglecuts & Melissa King will perform, ‘La Foret’, a multidisciplinary mixed media project featuring projections by visual artist Melissa King exploring the Pendle forest and landscapes. … Read on
“As I’m getting older, chip up on my shoulder…” is the opening line from Mac DeMarco’s second full-length LP ‘Salad Days,’ the follow up to 2012’s lauded ‘Mac DeMarco 2.’ Amongst that familiar croon and lilting guitar, that initial line from the title track sets the tone for an
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In 2009, Cleveland’s Dylan Baldi began writing and recording lo-fi power-pop songs in his parents’ basement, dubbing the project Cloud Nothings. His music quickly started making the internet rounds, and fans and critics alike took note of his pithy songcraft, infectiously catchy melodies, and youthful enthusiasm. Their 4th album … Read on
Mutual Benefit is a music project created by American singer-songwriter Jordan Lee. The assemblage consists of various musicians gathered by Lee and has no concrete band line-up. After several self-released EPs, the album Love’s Crushing Diamond was released in 2013.
Mutual Benefit is the sound of everything making sense, … Read on
Trying to categorize La Dispute is an utter waste of time. It’s a shame too because categorizing bands is the preferred hobby of music fans. But trying to box La Dispute into a musical corner is a particularly worthless endeavor. People have tried. The band has had über-specific and … Read on
Grey Lantern and Bad Uncle team up once again to welcome back their old favourites HUMAN HAIR! The London-based five-piece – founded by vocalist Jack Lenton and former Lovvers’ guitarist Henry Withers – tour in support of their long-awaited debut LP, My Life As A Beast And Lowly … Read on
Three years since their last release, ‘Junk of the Heart’, the Kooks are set to return with their new album, ‘Listen’, due on September 1. Already released track, ‘Down’, promises an enticing new sound for the indie boys, boasting imaginative rhythms and impressive melodies, with a soulful edge; it … Read on
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