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LISTEN! Wilko Johnson turns interviewer on brilliant series of podcasts

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The legendary Wilko Johnson who has defied death, invented one of the great guitar styles and staged a remarkable comeback in recent years and...
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Stephen Fretwell returns after 13 years with new track and album...

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Stephen Fretwell is back after a long hiatus. Always the honorary Manc troubador from Scunthorpe he made a mark on the Manchester scene and...

New band! Desks : new music from Evil Blizzard Mark and friends

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Desks is a new band formed during lockdown by Preston musician Mark Whiteside (Evil...
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LISTEN! Wilko Johnson turns interviewer on brilliant series of podcasts

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LTW : 21 new bands and acts for 2021 – our emerging artists list for the new year!

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There is trad rock. There is punk rock. There is pop music embracing all the sounds and new cultures of the 21st century cities. There is introspective. There is expressive. Pop culture comes in all shapes and sizes and forms in the new decade and exists despite the pandemic.
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LTW writers tracks of the year 2020: Spotify playlist

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What a strange year we've all had with this Covid business destroying our normal life. No gigs, donning masks, lockdowns, tiers and tears, yet...
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Louder Than War: ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2020 – Top 50

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Louder Than War Albums of The Year 2020 - Top 50 An unforgettable year, and some magnificent music. 30 odd LTW writers agree on these...
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LTW Albums of the Year 2020: Numbers 51 – 250

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LTW Albums of the Year 2020 - Numbers 51- 250 Each chosen by just one of our writers, the Top 50 have multiple nominations. These...
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New band! Desks : new music from Evil Blizzard Mark and friends

Desks is a new band formed during lockdown by...
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LISTEN! Wilko Johnson turns interviewer on brilliant series of podcasts

The legendary Wilko Johnson who has defied death, invented...
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Nick Cave & Warren Ellis: Carnage – album review

NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS CARNAGE  Goliath Records - digital out...
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Stephen Fretwell returns after 13 years with new track and album news!

Stephen Fretwell is back after a long hiatus. Always...
Music Interviews

Yard Act: Dark Days EP – review and interview.

Yard Act: Dark Days EP Zen FC Out Now From Fixer Upper...
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Mintakaa: Auriga – single review

Mintakaa: Auriga Mintakaa Auriga (Soundcloud) DL/Stream Out now   Mintakaa takes you on...
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Honshu Wolves: Cosmic Creature Capture – album review

HONSHU WOLVES Cosmic Creature Capture Voodoo Rhythm LP | CD | DL Out...
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The Entrepreneurs – Wrestler – LP review

(Crunchy Frog Records) Denmark’s The Entrepreneurs new record, Wrestler, could...
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Colourvox – 101

Colourvox is a project initiated by Steve Hellier, co-founder...
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Nuha Ruby Ra: How To Move – EP review

Nuha Ruby Ra How To Move EP Brace Yourself Records Released...

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Nick Cave & Warren Ellis: Carnage – album review

NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS CARNAGE  Goliath Records - digital out now Released on LP/CD on 21...
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Honshu Wolves: Cosmic Creature Capture – album review

HONSHU WOLVES Cosmic Creature Capture Voodoo Rhythm LP | CD | DL Out 5th March 2021   Switzerland's Honshu Wolves...
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The Entrepreneurs – Wrestler – LP review

(Crunchy Frog Records) Denmark’s The Entrepreneurs new record, Wrestler, could be the sound of a...
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Colourvox – 101

Colourvox is a project initiated by Steve Hellier, co-founder of Death in Vegas and...
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Alice Cooper: Detroit Stories – album review

Alice Cooper: Detroit Stories - album review
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On Rotation: Our pick of February album releases

Here's our pick of the albums that have been on rotation this month at...
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: L.W. – album review

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard L.W. KGLW Records DL now / Vinyl and CD available late...
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Black Francis, Oddballs: album review (re-issue)

Black Francis' rarities and b-sides album gets a re-issue on silver vinyl, and Nick Fisk reckons it's better than most bands' studio albums.

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Six Of The Best Sets At Loftas Fest 2020

From toe-tapping rock n’ roll to darkly ethereal modular synthpop - discover highlights from the vibrant Loftas Fest in Vilnius, Lithuania... It’s predominantly local acts...
Bands

11 Band Podcasts You Need to Hear

With the live music scene ground to a frustrating halt, bands and musicians are finding innovative ways to keep in touch with audiences. Like,...

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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...
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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

Book Reviews

Steve Marriott : All Or Nothing – Simon Spence – book review

All Or Nothing The Authorised Story of Steve Marriott by Simon Spence Omnibus Press (Hardback) Released 18th March 2021 All Or Nothing, Simon Spence's exhaustive, no holds barred biography...
Book Reviews

Ian Hunter: Rock ‘n’ Roll Sweepstakes (Volume Two) – Campbell Devine – book review

Ian Hunter: Rock 'n' Roll Sweepstakes (Volume Two) - Campbell Devine - book review Omnibus Press | (Hardback) Released 25th February 2021   Campbell Devine delivers his second...

LIVE REVIEWS

A Celebration Of The Musical Life Of Sylvain Sylvain – live stream

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A Celebration Of The Musical Life Of Sylvain Sylvain 14 February 2021 The sad and untimely death on 13 January 2021 of Sylvain Sylvain, the very...

Bush Tetras: Live Stream from (Le) Poisson Rouge – live review

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Bush Tetras  Live Stream at LPR.tv  January 23, 2021 Stop what you’re doing and turn on your screen: Bush Tetras are playing again in New York City!...

Peter Hook And The Light: Mexico City – live stream

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Peter Hook & The Light Mexico City January 15, 2021 Sure, it’s strange to be seeing live shows solely from the spaces of our own living rooms,...

Mike Garsons – A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day

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A Bowie Celebration - Just For One Day Jan 10th 2021 (UK) Live Stream It's Five years to the day since the greatest singer/ songwriter of our...

Buck & Evans: Ratio Studios, Merthyr Tydfil – live stream review

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Buck & Evans Ratio Studios, Merthyr Tydfil 12th December 2020 Buck & Evans crank up the amps for the first time in months to join in with...

The Cribs: The Cavern, Liverpool – live stream review

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The Cribs The Cavern Club, Liverpool Saturday 21st November 2020 Andy Brown cracks open a celebratory cider and visits the Cavern Club from the comfort of his...
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Music Interviews

Yard Act: Dark Days EP – review and interview.

Yard Act: Dark Days EP Zen FC Out Now From Fixer Upper to Peanuts; and everything else in-between encapsulated on their new EP; Leeds' Yard Act presents...
Music Interviews

Interview: The Other Ones on their debut album

The Other Ones The Other Ones Reckless Yes CD | DL | Streaming Out now The Other Ones' self-titled debut album is out now. Released on Reckless Yes...
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Martin Bramah (Blue Orchids) In-depth interview by John Robb about The Fall, Blue Orchids, Mark E Smith, Nico and much more

In-depth interview with Martin Bramah about The Fall, Blue Orchids, Mark E Smith, Nico and much more
Music

Interview: Shiner Sam (Radio Free Matlock)

Shiner Sam has become one of the leading lights of grassroots music, from her regular radio shows and playlists to her journalism work. She...
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NEW ARTISTS

New Artist

New band! Desks : new music from Evil Blizzard Mark and friends

Desks is a new band formed during lockdown by Preston musician Mark Whiteside (Evil Blizzard / One Sided Horse). It’s a long way away...
Americana Reviews

Love And The Weather: Love And The Weather – ep review

Love And The Weather Love And The Weather Ltd Edition 12" vinyl|DL - available on Bandcamp Out now   They may be from Victoria, Australia, but Love And The...
Album Reviews

Bad Colours: PINK – album review

Bad Colours PINK Bastard Jazz  Ltd Edition LP|DL  Out 26th February 2021 Pre-order on Bandcamp   PINK, the debut album from Bad Colours, is the Maradona of electronic/garage. It may be...
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Watch this! Italian psych krautrock band a/lpaca premiere new video from debut album

Italian psych quartet a/lpaca have released a new video for the title track of their debut album, Make It Better. Hailing from the city of...
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White Riot: film review

White Riot  Dir. Rubika Shah Modern Films Runtime: 80 min Format: Streaming, Blu-Ray, and DVD Now Available The past is present. White Riot illuminates how the Rock Against Racism movement...
Film

Pulse – film review

Pulse (1988) Director: Paul Golding Cast: Joey Lawrence, Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart Format: Blu-ray Runtime: 91 minutes Release Date: 22nd February 2021 Jamie Havlin takes a look at a...
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SINGLE REVIEWS

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Dr Orange: Chinatown – single review

DR ORANGE Chinatown DL | Streaming Merseyside-based singer Dr Orange releases new single Chinatown, fuzzing with lo-fi indie vibes. Dr Orange's new single, Chinatown, opens up slowly, brimming...
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The Broken Orchestra: Tomorrow (feat. Lyn Acton) – single review

The Broken Orchestra Tomorrow (feat. Lyn Acton) Ltd. Edition 7"| DL Out 26th February 2021 Pre-order from Bandcamp   With impeccable timing, The Broken Orchestra return with a transcendent hymn...
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YNES: Better Job – single review

YNES Better Job Out Now! With Better Job, YNES takes a vicious and delicious stab at the government for its stark failures during a once-in-a-century pandemic.  Better Job...
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Listen to this! Hand Habits cover Neil Young’s timeless I Believe In You

Neil Young's timeless I Believe In You from his 1970 masterpiece After The Gold Rush is reinterpreted in a majestic new version by Hand...
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