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Wayne Hussey re-releases Tower of Strength with huge cast of musicians...

The Mission have now released more details on the remake of their classic anthem Tower Of Strength to help Covid-19 charities around the world....

thousands of bikers risk the virus to watch gig by forgotten...

It's becoming increasingly true the observation made by Louder Than War editor, John Robb, that the virus is like a gigantic mirror held up...

Wayne Hussey re-releases Tower of Strength with huge cast of musicians for Covid-19 charities – news

The Mission have now released more details on the remake of their classic anthem...

thousands of bikers risk the virus to watch gig by forgotten band Smash Mouth

It's becoming increasingly true the observation made by Louder Than War editor, John Robb,...

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thousands of bikers risk the virus to watch gig by forgotten band Smash Mouth

It's becoming increasingly true the observation made by Louder...

Daphne Guinness: Revelations – album review – ‘Probably the Last Great Glam Rock Star’

Album Review Daphne Guinness: Revelations (Agent Anonyme/Absolute) CD/DL/ Vinyl released 14 August...

JOHN to headline Crystal Palace Festival – festival news

Crystal Palace Festival is going online this weekend with...

Thrasherwolf: The Vortex – single review

Thrasherwolf: The Vortex Digital Download/Streaming Available now Formed in 2016, London based...

LibraLibra – Hail Mary EP Review

LibraLibra - Hail Mary EP Released 14th August 2020   Hail...

ALBUM REVIEWS

Daphne Guinness: Revelations – album review – ‘Probably the Last Great Glam Rock Star’

Album Review Daphne Guinness: Revelations (Agent Anonyme/Absolute) CD/DL/ Vinyl released 14 August 2020 Friend of Bowie, millionaire heiress,...

Chuck Prophet: The Land That Time Forgot – album review

Chuck Prophet – The Land That Time Forgot   Yep Roc Records All formats Out on 21...

Various Artists: West Meets East -Indian Music and its influence on the West – album review

  Various Artists - West Meets East él Records 3CD/DL Released 14 August 2020 Subtitled "Indian Music and its...

VHS Glitch: Sides – album review

Album Review VHS Glitch- Sides Out Now DL 8/10 ''Sometimes you gotta relax and disconnect like back in the...

FESTIVALS

JOHN to headline Crystal Palace Festival – festival news

Crystal Palace Festival is going online this weekend with two full days of awesome performances streamed live and direct to your home. The organisers have...

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.

Photo Reviews

Stereophonics: Manchester Arena – live photo review

Stereophonics Manchester Arena March 13th 2019 Louder 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

Nasty Cherry | Noisy MancesterAcademy 29th February 2020 Cazz Blase and Melanie Smith witness Nasty Cherry’s turbocharged Manchester debut. A far cry from the howling wind and...

Book Reviews

All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir by Kathy Valentine — book review

All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ’n’ Roll Memoir by Kathy Valentine University of Texas Press Available Now! “I landed in the most successful all-female band in...

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...

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, London Idiot 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 2020 Ross 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 2020 Andy Brown visits Union Chapel in London from the comfort of his own sofa to watch singer-songwriter Laura...

INTERVIEWS

Nigel R Mitchell – Tunnelmental – Interview

Tunnelmental – Experimental Electronic pioneers Nigel Carr caught up with Nigel R Mitchell during lockdown over Zoom to discuss life in general, Tunnelmental’s development as...

Max Richter offers Voices to a world in urgent need of some healing

Max Richter doesn’t do things by half – his epic Sleep is an eight-hour concept album based on human slumbering and his new album...

NEW ARTISTS

Daphne Guinness: Revelations – album review – ‘Probably the Last Great Glam Rock Star’

Album Review Daphne Guinness: Revelations (Agent Anonyme/Absolute) CD/DL/ Vinyl released 14 August 2020 Friend of Bowie, millionaire heiress, high fashion icon and muse, her first album was produced...

Lauren Moon: What Goes Round (Comes Round) – single review

Lauren Moon: What Goes Round (Comes Round) Available now on all streaming services Lauren Moon follows up her first country-infused single with a song which follows...

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

Thrasherwolf: The Vortex – single review

Thrasherwolf: The Vortex Digital Download/Streaming Available now Formed in 2016, London based Thrasherwolf have put out an incendiary single, The Vortex, from their forthcoming debut album We...

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets: Mr Prism – Single Review

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Mr Prism Marathon Artists DL Out 4 August 2020 Louder Than War's favourite Aussie band Psychedelic Porn Crumpets come crashing back with their frenetic new...

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 Four Anti Hero EP DL Friday 17th July Vinyl LE12" August 14th Pre-order Gang of Four make an unexpected return with new EP Anti Hero. Banjo reviews...