White Lies are one of those crucial, definitive bands that have impacted my life, and of course many others, to a significant degree. So with the release of the London group’s fourth full-length record ‘Friends’, and a spate of one-off appearances around the UK to co-inside with its release, it was a must that we begged, pleaded […]
The dates, 15th and 16th October, earmark the weekend of A Carefully Planned Festival – a gathering for like-minded music lovers to indulge in fresh and inspiring live music that descends on Manchester’s beloved Northern Quarter. This year promised a few big names amongst an array of fresh-faced newcomers and well-loved local favourites.
This September saw alt-pop singer/songwriter Natalie McCool embark on her biggest tour to-date. The young artist kindly agreed to take us along for the ride as the headline tour made its way through some of the mightiest UK cities, we take in the surrounding sights and sounds told from the perspective of McCool, in her own […]
A lot was resting on Manchester’s inaugural new music festival – Neighbourhood – to be a success. With over 100 acts lined up to play over the course of the all-dayer, ranging between established heavy-weights like Circa Waves and chart darlings Blossoms to fresh emerging talent like Ekkah and Cabbage also making appearances. It was obvious […]
This September saw alt-pop singer/songwriter Natalie McCool embark on her biggest tour to-date. The young artist kindly agreed to take us along for the ride as the headline tour made its way through some of the mightiest UK cities, we take in the surrounding sights and sounds told from the perspective of McCool, in her own […]
As the allure of the metropolitan festival reaches its peak, when the news of a brand new all-dayer was announced, there was mixed feelings. Yet nothing will deter the Northern capital in its mission of bringing quality entertainment to the masses. The SJM-promoted event see’s a plethora of local talent mixed in with up-and-comers and established greats.
When embarking on a solo career, trepidation is to be expected. Johnny Lloyd’s previous project Tribes was beloved by many, and his emergence as a solo artist came as a pleasant, albeit unexpected surprise. However, the strength of his Dreamland EP, and the devotion of his fans, has meant that his gig at Gullivers, Lloyd’s first […]
Appreciation for the inner-city music festival has bloomed in the last decade, but it’s not surprising considering it provides easy access for the music fan to sample a host of fresh sounds from the latest and greatest in emerging talent, and all in comfortable intimate surroundings. A Carefully Planned Festival is the metropolitan new music […]
London psych-gazers Whistlejacket recently wrapped up their first touring spell of Europe, in this feature we bring you the band’s thoughts on the experience. As the tour continues, this final chapter see’s the band gear up to play Hamburg’s Psyche Fest and enjoy the simple pleasures of good food, good company and home comforts.
Alt-pop singer/songwriter Natalie McCool has just embarked on her biggest tour yet, kicking off in Bristol to a flying start. The 15-date tour will see her travelling all the way around the UK and finish on a hometown show in Liverpool. In this feature, Natalie documents what life on the road is really like, from the […]
London psych-gazers Whistlejacket recently wrapped up their first touring spell of Europe, in this feature we bring you the band’s thoughts on the experience. The debut shows saw the quintet making new friends, playing in quirky venues and recording some music in a technology-free studio [that means no wifi, no gadgets, nothing].
Australian singer/songwriter Phia travelled to the UK recently to bring the joy of her artsy alt-pop to our shores. Her whistlestop jaunt across the country was shared with guitarist and collaborator Josh Teicher, and Sheffield band Frogbelly & Symphony. The journey takes in all the sights and sounds that were on offer in a poetic […]
FAIRCHILD kindly gave us access to some exclusive behind the scenes footage from their travels around the UK, with New York four-piece MOTHXR. In the final part of the tour diary series, it becomes more a story of friendship and celebration than finalities and goodbyes.
The weekend of A Carefully Planned Festival is quickly approaching and if you’ve got a ticket you’ll be wanting to work out who to see, where to go and also make room to experience some surprises along the way.
Indie synth rockers FAIRCHILD relocated to Manchester, England last year, after deciding to take a risk and move halfway around the world from their home on the Gold Coast of Australia to pursue their music career. This is a bargain that has slowly paid dividends, the band having earned a solid reputation for their energetic […]
Liverpool singer, songwriter and musician Natalie McCool will embark on an extensive UK tour this September, in support of her forthcoming album ‘The Great Unknown’. The shows promise compelling vocals, alt-pop dynamics and euphoric sing-a-longs, with previous singles Pins, Dig It Out and Fortress all poised to make an appearance, it’s simply a night out not to […]
In the final part of our exclusive look into Tired Lion’s gigantic UK and European tour, we head into the final week of their overseas trip. By this time, sleep derivation was starting to kick in and all manners of lunacy was starting to take hold, which makes for some real tour highlights. But as soon as the delirium sets […]
Continuing our exclusive look into Tired Lion’s gigantic UK and European tour, we head into week two and three of their journey. Highlights include the start of their Pokémon Go fascination, a sing-song of the theme tune to a certain cartoon series that features a yellow sponge and certainly a lot more travelling.
When we heard that Australian grunge rockers Tired Lion were making the long trip across continents, from their homeland to the shores of the UK and Europe, we knew we had to grab some time with them. By chance, we locked in an exclusive back-seat ride on their gigantic tour, with highlights starting at Glastonbury festival and […]
Tom Odell was the recipient of 2013’s Brits Critics’ Choice Award, the young artist was propelled into the spotlight at a time when streaming was a mere spec on the industry’s eye. Now Odell, three years on, has released his long-awaited follow-up to debut ‘Long Way Down’ in the genre-bending epic ‘Wrong Crowd’.