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Billy NoMates : interview
The fast rising Billy No Mates is about to release here debut album. Her stripped down beats and rapid fire delivery that details the magic and mundanity of the very days sees her sound like a distant cousin to the Sleaford Mods but her own defiant twist. When the album drops she is going to be the talk of the town...John Robb caught up with her to find out who she is and why she sounds to urgently brilliant.
The Blinders announce their drummer leaving
One of Manchester's best young bands, The Blinders, have announced the departure of their drummer Matt in a statement...
Billy NoMates : interview
The fast rising Billy No Mates is about to release here debut album. Her stripped down beats and rapid fire delivery that details the magic and mundanity of the very days sees her sound like a distant cousin to the Sleaford Mods but her own defiant twist. When the album drops she is going to be the talk of the town...John Robb caught up with her to find out who she is and why she sounds to urgently brilliant.
Waco: Good Days – Single Review
WacoGood DaysVenn RecordsOut Now Anyone remember a time before acoustic live streams or piano tinkling...
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Billy NoMates : interview
The fast rising Billy No Mates is about to release here debut album. Her stripped down beats and rapid fire delivery that details the magic and mundanity of the very days sees her sound like a distant cousin to the Sleaford Mods but her own defiant twist. When the album drops she is going to be the talk of the town...John Robb caught up with her to find out who she is and why she sounds to urgently brilliant.
Bands
Waco: Good Days – Single Review
WacoGood DaysVenn RecordsOut Now Anyone remember a time before acoustic...
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The Blinders announce their drummer leaving
One of Manchester's best young bands, The Blinders, have announced the departure of their drummer Matt in a statement...
Music
Watch This!! Exclusive video premiere of Pill Fangs new single: Rock & Roll Is Non-Negotiable
Pill Fangs are set to release PF5, a new...
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Watch this! Tonight Matthew…? episode #10 ft Toyah Willcox
The newest and sunniest episode of Tonight Matthew...? is...
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The Velvet Hands: When This Is Over — Single and Video to #SaveOurVenues
The Velvet Hands have just released a music video...
ALBUM REVIEWS
Jessy Lanza: All The Time – album review
Jessy Lanza: All The Time (Hyperdub)DL/ Vinyl / CDOut Now8/10Andy Brown reviews Jessy Lanza’s...
July – The Complete Recordings – album review
July - The Complete RecordingsGrapefruit6CD/DlReleased 31 July 2020Six disc boxset that includes everything recorded...
Silverbacks: Fad – album review
Silverbacks – FadCentral TonesOut NowLP/CD/DLComing at you from Dublin (via New York and early...
Fontaines D.C. ‘A Hero’s Death’ making an art of sounding wounded in impressive second album
Ready to sacrifice their old sound, Fontaines D.C. return with A Hero’s Death. The second album from the five-piece feels a retreat from their earlier sound with some glimmers along the way that seek to burn the Fontaines D.C. old model.
FESTIVALS
BANG BANG ROMEO confirmed to headline LOUD WOMEN Fest 5 in 2021
Feminist DIY collective LOUD WOMEN have just announced that BANG BANG ROMEO will be headlining their next festival, taking place on 20 March 2021 at 229 The Venue in London. Earlybird tickets are on sale now here at a special price of £16. Over 20 more artists are set to be announced.
Keith Goldhanger’s Things To Do Festival #2 April 18th 2020.
Keith Goldhanger has arranged a second on line music festival featuring more of his favourite bands that takes place on Saturday 18th April 2020.
Photo Reviews
Stereophonics: Manchester Arena – live photo review
Stereophonics
Manchester Arena
March 13th 2019Louder Than War photographer Michael Bond, captured Stereophonics on the Manchester leg of their European tour, promoting their 11th studio album...
Nasty Cherry: Manchester Academy 3 – live review
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29th February 2020Cazz Blase and Melanie Smith witness Nasty Cherry’s turbocharged Manchester debut.A far cry from the howling wind and...
Book Reviews
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass by Lana Del Ray – audiobook review
Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass - Lana Del Rey (Spoken Word Edition)
Release date: 28th July 2020
Phil Ross relaxes and reflects with Lana Del...
Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina by Chris Frantz — book review
Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina by Chris FrantzWhite RabbitOut NowChris Frantz’s memoir Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club,...
LIVE REVIEWS
The Blinders: The Bottom Floor – live review
Wayne AF Carey gets a taste of what The Blinders will be bringing back to the live circuit. It's sound as fuck!
Nick Cave: Idiot Prayer, Alone at Alexandra Palace – live review
Nick Cave
Alexandra Palace, LondonIdiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone in Alexandra Palace will stream on 23 July - UK & Europe: 8pm BST, Australia...
Blue Rose Code: Online Album Launch and Performance – live review
Blue Rose Code
Steaming live review
18th July 2020Ross Wilson and Blue Rose Code with the new album With Healings of the Deepest Kind, have...
Working Mens Club: Manchester YES – livecast gig review
A classic gig that cuts through livecast Working Mens Club are one of most exciting bands in the UK who transcend these times and the tech to deliver a dark death disco perfection...
A Midsummer’s Night Stream – Sofa City Collective (Various Southampton artists)
Southampton Music - Summer 2020 Overview
A Midsummer's Night Stream - Sofa City Collective / Southampton Bands in Lockdown.
"A Southampton compilation isn't legit until Ged...
Laura Marling: Union Chapel, London – live review (streaming)
Laura Marling
Union Chapel, London
Saturday 6th June 2020Andy Brown visits Union Chapel in London from the comfort of his own sofa to watch singer-songwriter Laura...
INTERVIEWS
Billy NoMates : interview
The fast rising Billy No Mates is about to release here debut album. Her stripped down beats and rapid fire delivery that details the magic and mundanity of the very days sees her sound like a distant cousin to the Sleaford Mods but her own defiant twist. When the album drops she is going to be the talk of the town...John Robb caught up with her to find out who she is and why she sounds to urgently brilliant.
INTERVIEW: Armenian-Ukrainian rappers Samuum shed a light on bride kidnapping
Armenian-Ukrainian rappers Samuum shed a light on bride kidnapping.There are not many music videos that feature a woman tied to the roof of a...
NEW ARTISTS
Billy NoMates : interview
The fast rising Billy No Mates is about to release here debut album. Her stripped down beats and rapid fire delivery that details the magic and mundanity of the very days sees her sound like a distant cousin to the Sleaford Mods but her own defiant twist. When the album drops she is going to be the talk of the town...John Robb caught up with her to find out who she is and why she sounds to urgently brilliant.
Waco: Good Days – Single Review
WacoGood DaysVenn RecordsOut Now Anyone remember a time before acoustic live streams or piano tinkling wafting through cyberspace? Waco do and with Good Days have...
Film Reviews
Tokyo Story – film review
Tokyo Story (1953)
Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Cast: Hideo Fujino, Ayako Katsuragi, Mieko Takamine
Language: Japanese (with optional English subtitles)
Run time: 136 minutes
Format: Dual Format (DVD & Blu-ray)
Release...
Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain – film review
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain (1983)
Director: Tsui Hark
Cast: Yuen Biao, Adam Cheng, Brigitte Lin, Sammo Hung
Run Time: 98 minutes
Language: Cantonese (with optional English...
SINGLE REVIEWS
Ashley Sherlock: Been Here Before – Single Review
Manchester Ashley Sherlock releases new single Been Here Before. A big chunk of '70's inspired pomp meets West Coast rock. Nigel slips his hip-hugging...
Gang of Four release new EP Anti Hero
Gang of FourAnti Hero EPDL Friday 17th JulyVinyl LE12" August 14thPre-orderGang of Four make an unexpected return with new EP Anti Hero. Banjo reviews...
Kid Kudi and Eminem Collab for Single – The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady
The track entails the current events which we are living through, the obvious being Covid-19 and the excessive use of police brutality which is happening over in America. Kid Cudi raps about recovery, his brief stay in rehab for mental health, and how he’s much better now
Idiolect – Hannah Moule and The Moulettes – Exclusive Video Premiere –
Lily Martin at Louder Than War debuts the dynamic and impressive Hannah Moule & The Moulettes and their staggeringly progressive video for latest single ‘Idiolect’.
