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From Monday 16 January 2017

Spill – ‘Top Ten’

Spill’s debut ‘Top Ten’ is a bouncing and optimistic antidote to these cold winter months and dismal times we find ourselves in. Ten tracks full of catchy choruses and riffs that will stick in your head for days, ‘Top Ten’ is a remarkably assured record from the four piece

Thursday 05 January 2017

Narra (ex-Marietta) release first song, ’22’

Philadelphia based Narra (ex-Marietta) have released their first song, ’22’. A bright, shimmering, plodding track, ’22’ is an exciting first offering from the band. Check it out below, or head to their Bandcamp to download the song on a pay-what-you-want basis. With their first shows already under their belt,

Thursday 08 December 2016

Enemies – ‘Valuables’

All things must come to an end. It’s one of the only certainties we have in life. But, endings don’t always have to be negative, bitter experiences. They can be joyous, celebratory, triumphant. ‘Valuables’, the final album from Enemies is just that. After almost a decade of writing, recording and

Friday 21 October 2016

Totorro – ‘Come To Mexico’

Two years after their exceptional debut LP ‘Home Alone’, Totorro return with ‘Come To Mexico’ and, man, what an absolute joy it is to have them back. ‘Come To Mexico’ launches Totorro to the forefront of the ever-growing math-rock scene, and the four-piece from Rennes prove that having fun

Thursday 20 October 2016

10 bands you need to watch at Fest

Wednesday 28 September 2016

Doe: “We’ve crafted something that’s alive now”

Wednesday 27 July 2016

Catching up with Pinegrove: “It’s a pretty communal project”

Tuesday 12 July 2016

ManchFESTER 4: Blast From The Past

When I get Kieran Kelly on the phone, my main question is simply: why? Why put on a show in 2016 with three bands that were predominantly active in 2010? “Well, it’s entirely because of Dave (from Calvinball) and Lucy getting married. I thought I’d capitalise on the fact

Friday 01 July 2016

First Play of The Fairweather Band’s new track, ‘A New Language’

We’re thrilled to give you the first play of the first single from The Fairweather Band’s brilliant debut record, ‘Meow’. ‘A New Language’ is a sub two minute gem, showcasing vocalist/guitarist Rory Matthews’ unique and innovative guitar playing. With shades of WOAHNOWS and Good Luck thrown in for good measure, the

Saturday 04 June 2016

Tiny Moving Parts – ‘Celebrate’

With their third full-length, Tiny Moving Parts have crafted their best record yet. Back again are the familiar heart-on-your-sleeve lyrics, Dylan Mattheisen’s unique and constantly innovative style and Billy Chevalier’s intricate and always evolving drums. This time, though, the Minnesotan trio’s musical prowess is matched by a huge increase