It’s no secret that The Slow Readers Club have always been favourites of ours at Bitter Sweet Symphonies and with the recent announcement of their highly-anticipated second album, we’re literally bursting at the seams counting down the days till the release. But thankfully, the four-piece have us in mind and have unveiled a new cut […]
David Liversidge has always been the heart and soul of the Manchester live circuit, in our eyes. Rapidly building up a strong reputation around the city for his unrelenting work ethic and heartfelt, sincere folk-pop songs. After realising late last year that he was aiming for a new musical style, Liversidge decided to switch lanes […]
You may be more familiar with this artist by his birth name David Liversidge. He’s an artist that we’ve championed here since the first time we laid our ears on his stunning set of pipes. Now he’s back under the alias, LiVVO, with a bigger, much bolder sound and he’s ready to show the world […]
“Moving slowly and walking backwards” singer James Fitchford gleams on ‘Regress’. Although, this may be the struggle that many young bands face, Delamere are not one of them. Their début EP proves this. Ensuring us that they are moving anywhere but backwards as they leap to higher heights.
Folk pop hasn’t sounded more sweeter or more alive than the emotional rush of Shake Shake Go. Their spirited, pastoral tones and hand-on-heart storytelling will warm even the coldest of hearts and leave them in wonderment. We meet the Welsh-French band at a transitional period, one which is sure to seal their future as a […]
There’s no better feeling than watching a band sing their heart out, play like it’s the last night of their lives and just completely loose themselves with their audience in the music and that’s exactly what it’s like going to a One Night Only gig. From the moment they opened with new track ‘Get Around […]
The night’s host was The Eagle Inn. A pub that is nestled within the back streets of Salford. You’ll find the live room confined to the back quarters of the watering hole, which is where we convened for the night’s festivities. The room is modest in its scale but it holds just enough eagle-eyed patrons, that […]
Manchester’s Puppet Rebellion are finally back with new music. After the shock departure last summer of their frontman Simon Monaghan, the band have since regrouped and found their missing piece in new frontman, Oliver Davies, who leads us nicely into the new era of Puppet Rebellion.
I sat down with lead singer and lyricist Alex Reed of Manchester alt-pop quartet, Duke and the Darlings. We meet the band at a pivotal moment, later this month they will release their new single ‘Middle, Man’ a politically charged indie gem. To co-inside with it’s release is a single launch party in Manchester, with […]
Manchester band, The Fevers are nothing if not unique. Their euphoric and captivating blend of funk, electro and dance is something to take note of, it’ll get you dancing in no time. The perfect concoction for a great night out or even, a great night in.
After spending a few minutes in a room with Circa Waves talking about their recent trips around the world playing to crowds of thousands, you might be surprised to hear that they still are, for the lack of a better word, normal guys. Bright eyed and brimming with excitement for what’s to come down the […]
Timeless melodies delivered with a bolstering passion and an entrancing vocal. Boy & Bear make music that is deeply honest and completely endearing. The band are nearing the end of their year long tour in promotion for their sophomore record ‘Harlequin Dream’ touching down in the UK, this November.
To me, Superfood’s ethos is all about freedom of expression and music that makes you feel good: music to dance to, music to sing-a-long to, music to just let loose to. It’s all about the freedom that you get when you go to their gigs and the euphoria of that connection you have with the […]
For Callum Burrows (aka. Saint Raymond) the past 12 months have been a real learning curve preparing this young artist for future success. The past year has seen him gracing many festival stages across the UK and Europe, supporting Ed Sheeran on his huge arena tour and if that wasn’t enough he’s also managed to […]
“Can you make our random facts sound better?,” Will Taylor (Flyte’s lead singer/guitarist) jests after our interview ended last Sunday night. For a band that seemingly sprung up overnight in the summer of 2013, and have since gone on to score support slots with Bombay Bicycle Club and Stevie Wonder, you would think that they’d already […]
From the jangly, dream pop of ‘Surround You’ to indie that rages with grungy guitars that evoke a much harder, grittier sound on tracks like ‘Home’ and ‘Gold’. The tracks on ‘Be Slowly’ are loaded with atmosphere and lush reverb, most are romantic tales of young love and adoration, it’s a dream combination. What JAWS have […]
I caught up with Port Isla last weekend at Bingley Music Live, where the band played their last festival of the summer. They took to the stage mid-afternoon and drew one of the largest crowds with the sun beaming down onto the stage, Port Isla provided the soundtrack to equal the happiness we were all […]
Night Engine are a band that have worked relentlessly and meticulously, meaning that when they hit the live scene back in 2012, they had already perfected their sound and had a solid live set to their name. Which in turn, garnered many rave reviews from critics from the get-go. After spending the last year or […]
Eliza and the Bear are the perfect festival band, their songs are bursting with sonic colour, bright hues accentuate blossoming lyricism and sizzling indie inflections. Having just released their début EP ‘Light It Up’, the band are primed to head back on tour this Autumn for a full list of dates head here.
Prides never fail to astound and amaze with their simply addictive electro pop, it definitely seems like this band can churn out instant hits at the slight of a hand. After last year’s début ‘Out Of The Blue’ they’ve continued with each new release to up the anti that little bit more giving us tracks […]