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The UK Government has announced visa free touring in the EU

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The UK Government has announced visa free touring in the EU The UK government has announced visa free touring in the post-Brexit world, but as...
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BIG | BRAVE announce European tour dates in April and May...

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BIG | BRAVE announce European tour dates in April and May 2022 Canadian sonic experimentalist BIG | BRAVE have announced an extensive European tour in...

The Wandering Hearts – Interview

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The Wandering Hearts talk to Tim Cooper about the perils and pleasures of making their second album during lockdown in the spiritual home of Americana - Woodstock.
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The Orielles: “It’s too easy to become a cliché” – interview

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The Orielles ostensibly choose the middle way between travelling to the past and reaching out to the future.
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The Wandering Hearts – Interview

Tim Cooper -
The Wandering Hearts talk to Tim Cooper about the perils and pleasures of making their second album during lockdown in the spiritual home of Americana - Woodstock.
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The Orielles: “It’s too easy to become a cliché” – interview

Irina Shtreis -
The Orielles ostensibly choose the middle way between travelling to the past and reaching out to the future.
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A Perfect Storm: The Impact Of The Vinyl Crisis On Independent Labels

Nathan Whittle -
A perfect storm is raging in the record industry for the independent labels that kept the vinyl industry going when the majors were shunning it.
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Leaving the Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates by Eamonn Forde – book review

Iain Key -
Leaving the Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates Eamonn...
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The UK Government has announced visa free touring in the EU

johnrobb -
The UK Government has announced visa free touring in...
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BIG | BRAVE announce European tour dates in April and May 2022

Phil Newall -
BIG | BRAVE announce European tour dates in April...
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THE NJE: Nought to 60 – EP review and EXCLUSIVE video

Neil Hodge -
The NJE: Nought to 60 Sartorial Records Out Now LP/DL Released as part...
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Josienne Clarke: A Small Unknowable Thing – interview

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With her second solo album approaching, Josienne Clarke spoke to Jon Kean about her new record, new sound and the thought of playing it live.
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In Conversation With Blood Wine or Honey: From Hong Kong Through Hypno-Tropicalia

Gordon Rutherford -
Blood Wine or Honey chat to Gordon Rutherford about Hong Kong, their unconventional instruments and hypno-tropicalia.
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Concert For John: 02 Ritz, Manchester – live review

Wayne Carey -
Concert For John 02 Ritz, Manchester Sunday 1st August John Hall and...

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THE NJE: Nought to 60 – EP review and EXCLUSIVE video

Neil Hodge -
The NJE: Nought to 60 Sartorial Records Out Now LP/DL Released as part of one of this year...
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Brandee Younger: Somewhere Different – album review

Gordon Rutherford -
One of the world’s leading harpists, Brandee Younger, dazzles on Somewhere Different, an incredible fusion of jazz, soul and R&B.
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Lump: Animal – album review

Andy Brown -
Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay deliver Animal, their second collaborative album as Lump. Andy Brown reviews the LP for Louder Than War.
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Jane And Barton: Too – album review

Ian Canty -
A brand new album from Jane Lancaster and Edward Barton, and the belated follow-up to their 1983 self-titled debut mini-LP.
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Iggy & The Stooges: Born In A Trailer – album review

Ian Canty -
Iggy & The Stooges - Born In A Trailer Cherry Red 4CD/DL Out now New boxset subtitled The...
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BOI: Coron O Chwinc – album review

Iain Key -
Welsh Alt-Rock band BOI have just released their debut album, Coron O Chwinc, via independent label Recordiau Crwn.
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Anika: Change – album review

Andy Brown -
Anika delivers a second helping of experimental synth-pop. Andy Brown embraces Change and reviews the LP for Louder Than War.
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The Bluetones: Expecting to Fly – Box Set review

Neil Hodge -
The Bluetones: Expecting to Fly Demon Out Now LP The Bluetones have recently released their number one album,...

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Standon Calling 2021 – festival review

Keith Goldhanger -
Standon Calling Festival 23-25th July 2021 Keith Goldhanger reports from Standon Calling where he got back into the swing of things again, catching not only some...
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Spike Island, The Resurrection – live review

Nick Fisk -
For some this was a chance to reminisce about that infamous day in May 1990. Some were not even born then. For all, this was a triumphant and joyous occasion.

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Stereophonics: Manchester Arena – live photo review

Michael Bond -
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

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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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Leaving the Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates by Eamonn Forde – book review

Iain Key -
Leaving the Building: The Lucrative Afterlife of Music Estates Eamonn Forde Omnibus Press  Published 19/08/21 Buy Here  When a musician dies, it is rarely the end of their story....
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Ever Fallen in Love: The Lost Buzzcocks Tapes by Pete Shelley with Louie Shelley – book review

Audrey J. Golden -
Ever Fallen in Love: The Lost Buzzcocks Tapes Pete Shelley with Louie Shelley Octopus Books £20.00 UK / $24.99 US Available Now! With Ever Fallen in Love, Louie Shelley...

LIVE REVIEWS

Concert For John: 02 Ritz, Manchester – live review

Live Reviews Wayne Carey -
Concert For John 02 Ritz, Manchester Sunday 1st August John Hall and his partner Mark must have been pinching themselves when they saw the finale to this...

The Lounge Society/Julia Bardo/Splint: Hebden Bridge Trades Club – live review

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The Lounge Society/Julia Bardo/Splint Hebden Bridge Trades Club  July 29th 2021 The Trades has a deserved reputation as a venue that punches well above its weight...

Remembering Denise: A Tribute Night for Denise Johnson with A Certain Ratio and others – live review

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This is a very special night where the power of live music to speak those words that are so hard to conjure up was underlined countless times. 

Bob Vylan, Witch Fever: Manchester – live review

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Tonight’s We Live Here To tour is the hottest ticket in the UK this week and features two outfits who are redefining what was there before into bold new shapes. 

Rainbreakers: 100 Club, London – live review

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Rainbreakers live at the 100 Club, London reviewed by Nils van der Linden

Spike Island, The Resurrection – live review

Festivals Nick Fisk -
For some this was a chance to reminisce about that infamous day in May 1990. Some were not even born then. For all, this was a triumphant and joyous occasion.
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INTERVIEWS

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The Wandering Hearts – Interview

Tim Cooper -
The Wandering Hearts talk to Tim Cooper about the perils and pleasures of making their second album during lockdown in the spiritual home of Americana - Woodstock.
Bands

The Orielles: “It’s too easy to become a cliché” – interview

Irina Shtreis -
The Orielles ostensibly choose the middle way between travelling to the past and reaching out to the future.
Blogs

A Perfect Storm: The Impact Of The Vinyl Crisis On Independent Labels

Nathan Whittle -
A perfect storm is raging in the record industry for the independent labels that kept the vinyl industry going when the majors were shunning it.
Music

Josienne Clarke: A Small Unknowable Thing – interview

Jon Kean -
With her second solo album approaching, Josienne Clarke spoke to Jon Kean about her new record, new sound and the thought of playing it live.
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Beige Banquet: ‘AWAKE’ – Single Review

Jasmine Hodge -
Beige Banquet 'Awake' 10” vinyl via Just Step Sideways Records (London) Cassette via Mangel Records (Berlin) Forming in 2020, which was probably, single-handedly, the shittest time to start...
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The Jesus Bolt: Flaming Car – single review & video premiere

Ged Babey -
single review & video premiere The Jesus Bolt: Flaming Car  DL only Released today, 30 July 2021 The Jesus Bolt are Hazel Winter and Gerard Starkie who you...
Album Reviews

BOI: Coron O Chwinc – album review

Iain Key -
Welsh Alt-Rock band BOI have just released their debut album, Coron O Chwinc, via independent label Recordiau Crwn.
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Leisure Sport: Title Card – EP Review

Neil Hodge -
Leisure Sport: Title Card Self-Released Out Now DL/Stream Leisure Sport’s debut 5 track EP is an dazzling blend of 90’s indie guitar bands and power pop. A perfect...
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Film Reviews

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Punk Producer Mike Bennett Makes Musical Slasher Vegan Vampire film in California!

Nigel Carr -
Manchester based punk producing legend Mike Bennett (The Fall, Fat White Family, Fuzzbox, Ian Brown, The Specials) has made a B movie in California...
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Wild Search – film review

Jamie Havlin -
Wild Search (1989) Director: Ringo Lam Cast: Chow Yun-fat & Cherie Chung Format: Blu-ray Language: Cantonese (with optional English subtitles or dub) Runtime: 99 minutes Release date: 19 July 2021 What...
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SINGLE REVIEWS

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JENNY: Trajinero – single review and video premiere

Ian Corbridge -
JENNY: Trajinero – single review and video premiere Wanda Records/ Dirt Cult Records Out Now California based JENNY deliver another slice of classic West Coast power pop...
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James Alexander Bright: Drink This Water – single review

Gordon Rutherford -
James Alexander Bright: Drink This Water !K7 DL Released 14th July 2021     James Alexander Bright returns with a new single. Drink This Water, he implores. Sage advice. It’s...
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Deathretro: Black Lights – single review

Andy Brown -
Deathretro: Black Lights (Cosmic Glue) DL/ Stream Out Now! BUY/ STREAM HERE   Dance-rock instigators Deathretro bring the noise with Black Lights, the second single from their much-anticipated debut album....
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Autogramm: I Am A Situation – video premiere

Ian Corbridge -
Autogramm: I Am A Situation – video premiere Nevado Records Out Now With Autogramm’s second album, No Rules, already on the shelves, Louder Than War bring you...
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