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On Ultra Mono, IDLES confound and draw lines in the sand. They provide an urgent rush of ideas, energy and action and bring a sensitivity to the bludgeon and the noise. They bring an intelligence and a meaning to the music and they somehow manage to cram their wild intelligence into short sharp shocks of sound that is honed to perfection on the new album.

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Leytonstone Unplugged Festival 2020 – review

Keith Goldhanger - September 6, 2020

We never thought we'd be saying this but Keith Goldhanger has now reviewed every live event he's attended over the past five months. We...

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Crystal Palace Festival – festival review

Paul Grace - August 19, 2020

Crystal Palace Festival Upper Norwood Library Hub (Streamed) 15th & 16th August 2020 Crystal Palace Festival is forced indoors this year but the organisers still manage to...

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Stereophonics: Manchester Arena – live photo review

Michael Bond - March 14, 2020

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...

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Nasty Cherry: Manchester Academy 3 – live review

Cazz Blase - March 1, 2020

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...

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Lydia Lunch: The War Is Never Over – Nick Soulsby – book review

Gordon Rutherford - September 17, 2020

Lydia Lunch: The War Is Never Over (A Companion to the Film by Beth B) by Nick Soulsby Jawbone Press| Paperback Out Now The War Is Never...

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Lana Del Rey: Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass – audio book review

Phil Ross - September 11, 2020

Lana Del Rey Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass (Spoken Word Edition) Interscope Records Out now on download LP / CD / CASS released 2nd October 2020 Phil Ross...

Motorama: K-30, St. Petersburg – live review

Live Reviews Irina Shtreis - September 14, 2020

Despite their Russian origin, Motorama are more likely to be seen live beyond the borders of their motherland. Since their second album, Calendar, was...

The Glen Matlock Band: + The Priscillas – Electric Ballroom, London

Live Reviews Simon Catmur - September 12, 2020

The music, good as it is, is almost irrelevant - this is about seeing a gig, trying to see a safe way forward and trying to find a new hope. It’s aspirational.

Hot Chip: Dreamland, Margate – live review

Blogs Phil Ross - September 12, 2020

Hot Chip Dreamland, Margate 5th Sept 2020 LTW's Phil Ross ponders the new normal and what the future may hold with Hot Chip. Plague, pestilence, war, famine and...

Roxanne De Bastion: Moth Club, London – live review (streaming)

Live Reviews Ian Corbridge - September 8, 2020

Roxanne De Bastion Moth Club, London 6th September 2020 As Roxanne De Bastion takes her first steps back into the world of a fully staged live performance,...

Lockdown Heroes: The Engine Room, North Shields

Bands Gus Ironside - September 6, 2020

Lockdown Heroes: The Engine Room, North Shields The grassroots music scene throughout the UK has been hit hard by the consequences of the current Coronavirus...

Leytonstone Unplugged Festival 2020 – review

Blogs Keith Goldhanger - September 6, 2020

We never thought we'd be saying this but Keith Goldhanger has now reviewed every live event he's attended over the past five months. We...

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JACOBY: The best new band in the South? We will have to wait and see…

Ged Babey - September 19, 2020

JACOBY - The best new band in the South? We will have to wait and see... "When this pandemic madness is over people are...

Album Reviews

L7 : Smell the Magic: 30th Anniversary Edition – album review / interview

Ged Babey - September 16, 2020

Album Review L7 - Smell The Magic (Remastered) (Sub-Pop) Vinyl / CD / DL 9/10 Release date: 18 Sept 2020 30th Anniversary Edition of the fiery, American grunge pioneers...

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JACOBY: The best new band in the South? We will have to wait and see…

Ged Babey - September 19, 2020

JACOBY - The best new band in the South? We will have to wait and see... "When this pandemic madness is over people are...

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Colin Clyne: Where The Ships Go To Die – single preview

Joe Whyte - September 15, 2020

single preview Colin Clyne - Where The Ships Go To Die (Royale Music) Available on all digital platforms out now Stunning new single from award-winning Scots singer....

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Film

Made in Hong Kong – film review

Jamie Havlin - September 16, 2020

Made in Hong Kong (1997) Director: Fruit ChanCast: Sam Lee, Yim Hui-Chi, Wenders Li Running time: 108 minutes Language: Cantonese (with optional English subtitles) Format: Blu-ray Release Date: 21st...

Film

Tokyo Story – film review

Jamie Havlin - June 9, 2020

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...

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Australia

Eilis Frawley – ‘Stats’ – Single Review

Iain Key - September 5, 2020

Eilis Frawley ’Stats’ Reckless Yes Download and Streaming Now 8/10 'Stats' is the first track from solo drummer and conservatoire-trained percussionist Eilis Frawley's second EP due this Autumn. It's...

Metal Reviews

Thrasherwolf: The Vortex – single review

Gareth Allen - August 10, 2020

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...

Bands

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets: Mr Prism – Single Review

Nigel Carr - August 5, 2020

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...

Bands

Ashley Sherlock: Been Here Before – Single Review

Nigel Carr - July 20, 2020

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...

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