Grimsby/Cleethorpes four piece Kismet Ryding are just what you need to get the party started, they make music that makes you want to dance and sing along to. Their latest EP is no exception to that, Look.See.Don’t.Trip features six energetic, fast paced, groovy garage rock tunes. They are finally taking to the stage in Manchester […]
Interviews
In Conversation with…MOSCOW
Stoke four piece Moscow, are currently working on their as-yet-untitled second EP, that will be released early 2014, as a follow up to their mega début, the Hell Fire EP, earlier this year. I caught up with the band to discuss their life as a band to date and what to expect from their next EP. Read […]
In Conversation with…CAVE PAINTING
Cave Painting are a five piece from Brighton. Their music is serene and soothing, but also it’s moving and melodic, Cave Painting are a band that should be on your radar. Their music is so perfectly crafted it transports you to the beach, it’s so rich and compelling that you’ll be hearing the waves crash […]
In Conversation with…KNIGHTS
KNIGHTS are Chris Perrin (vocals/guitar), Oli Morris (guitar), Tom Evans (bass) and Jesse Bildner (drums). Knights are a rock band that are sure to be around for a very long time, there is an energy about them that can’t be replicated and their hard work and determination is sure to take them far. Soon to […]
In Conversation with…LVLS
Manchester’s LVLS (aka. Loveless) make indie guitar, pop rock music. Consisting of Jay Gibb (Vocals/Guitar), Paul James (Guitar), Emily Jane Conlon (Guitar/Vocals), Charlotte Hughes (Bass/Vocals) and Gaylord Knott (Drums). With an emphasis on a big stadium like sound, they are able to create something that makes a lasting impression on you, something that’s danceable and immediate. […]
In Conversation with…CHECK IN THE DARK
California’s Check in the Dark make some of the most beautiful music that I have in my music collection, if you haven’t heard of them by now then here’s your chance and make sure you do check out their music. Their last album, The Game, features well crafted folk, funk, soulful rock melodies, delicate guitars, […]
In Conversation with…THE BASICS
The Basics consists of three mega musicians and creative’s alike, with Tim Heath on vocals and guitar, Kris Schroeder on bass and vocals, and Wally De Backer on vocals and drums (whom some of you may know as Gotye). Each are successful in their own right, but when they come together it’s something really special.
In Conversation with…BROKEN HANDS
Broken Hands make supercharged and atmospheric psychedelic blues rock. Their most recent EP Down by the Current features four killer tracks, currently touring the UK in support of that EP, they only have two more dates left in London and Brighton, get down to one of those dates if you’re about because they are sure to smash […]
In Conversation with…ALL THE YOUNG
All the Young are a guitar band from Stoke with faultless classics to their name like Welcome Home and The Horizon, they are truly one of the best bands around. Currently working on their second album and with plans to release a new single very soon, it’s a very exciting time for All the Young […]
In Conversation with…KASHMERE CLUB
Kashmere Club are an alternative rock three piece from Melbourne, Australia. Their latest EP, Lost & Sound, has to be their best yet, with plenty of strong punchy riffs and solid musicianship all around, lyrics that will be swimming around your head for days after listening. They are the real deal, with old school rock […]
In Conversation with…THE KILL VAN KULLS
The Kill Van Kulls are an indie electro pop three-piece from Manchester, they make music that just soars through your being and settles right on your heart. With songs like Lost and Found, The Impossible Man, Shame & Pride and Oceans, they’ll have you dancing and singing along in no time, As they transition into a new […]
In Conversation with…GO NATIVE
Go Native are a band that deserve all the hype and attention they are getting right now. They may be riding on the electro pop wave that seems to be so popular in this day and age, but they truly stand out from the pack and have something fresh and unique to give music fans. This four piece […]
In Conversation with…THE NANKEENS
The Nankeens are a indie four piece from Salford. They make music that stands for something and it’s something that will get you dancing. Their epic guitar sound really stands strong and makes for a great live performance too. If you’re free on 21st September, get down to The Deaf Institute here in Manchester and […]
In Conversation with…THE SLOW READERS CLUB
The Slow Readers Club are a four-piece indie band from Manchester. Their songs are fuelled with regret and melancholy, but also at the heart of their music is that of hope and change, giving their music an uplifting quality also. Their music swells in luscious orchestral formations and it also is very danceable and anthemic. […]
In Conversation with…SECOND SHEPHERDS
Second Shepherds are a rock n roll band from Burnley. With an emphasis on creating songs that make you want to dance and that have strong, catchy lyrics and impeccable musicianship to boot, Second Shepherds set the trend. A solid band in every way, their live sets prove to be intense yet exuberant, passionate and atmospheric.
In Conversation with…MARTIN AND JAMES
Martin and James are Glaswegian singer-songwriters, who are now based in Berlin. They have this effortlessly beautiful way of telling stories through music, they are truly great musicians and songwriters. Their newest single, Matilda, off their upcoming second album, Life’s A Show, out 30th August, sparks something of a departure from their previous material. Matilda […]
In Conversation with…PUPPET REBELLION
Manchester band, Puppet Rebellion have had quite a meteoritic rise to fame. Going from the new kids on the block to the must-see band in Manchester, and only forming this year. With the help of their début release, the Chemical Friends EP, they have proved that they are here for the long haul They are the band that […]
In Conversation with…DUKE AND THE DARLINGS
Duke and the Darlings are a band like any other, but what sets them apart from the pack is their passion and dedication to their craft, and their overall love for music. Noting this last point, they founded their own monthly live music nights, calling them Ale-ternative, which showcases the best local and homegrown talent […]
In Conversation with…YOUNG KATO
Young Kato are an indie six-piece from Cheltenham, who are soaring right now. Just last week they announced a headlining tour for November, which is their biggest tour yet, so it’s looking very good for these guys. Currently in the process of recording and putting their début album together, and on the brink of dropping a new […]
In Conversation with…ME
Me are an Australian rock four-piece, who are simply incredible. Currently residing in Berlin and curating their own monthly live music night named, Satisfactory Factory. They are also in the process of demoing and writing new songs for their second album and they have just recently released their new single, Sleepwalker, for free download. So everything’s going […]




















