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 […]
In this feature, we delve into the career of Tom McClung (aka Francis Lung) exploring the moments in music that have resonated with him the most – the one’s that shine brightest and the one’s tug at the heartstrings, all according to McClung. A patchwork in memory of past recollections and new perspectives.
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.
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’.
Riding in on a wave of tropical indie-pop fury, FLIIIS have returned with new single ‘On The Sonnet’, which promises romance and strife in equal measure.
The first week in July has seen the industrial built wharf in Manchester’s quirky district of Castlefield alive with music. Wednesday (6th July) saw British singer/songwriter James Bay take to the main stage for his triumphant return to the city, supported by two equally new and exciting artists – Irish troubadour Foy Vance and US country-folk pop […]
Indie upstarts PLAZA are rapidly calling attention to themselves in the unsigned and underground scene, thanks to their fiery debut singles and energetic live shows. Their music, which sounds both agitated and anthemic, is drawing interest from all the right people, and they have been capitalising on it with a short five date tour.
Manchester-based singer/songwriter Jonny Woodhead launched his debut EP ‘Words With The Weatherman’ last month to a packed-out Castle Hotel, the room was buzzing and celebration was in the air. Woodhead, alongside his band, played whole-heartedly singing songs of poignant significance and lived emotion. His voice resting somewhere between the wistful transcendence of Nick Drake and […]
Skaters’ debut album Manhattan has become something of a cult classic amongst the indie and alternative community, and rightly so. Full of tight, concise and extremely fun songs, the record was a perfect groundworks from which the band could really go anywhere on their next project. As it turns out, the band have gone for […]
Scruff of the Neck records clearly have a good thing going for themselves. In a night which showcased a number of acts associated with the independent label and promoter, it was impressive that, right from the off, Manchester’s Sound Control was playing host to new talent of a dizzying height. The night was about collaboration, […]
We encounter a great deal of pop music in our day to day lives. Radio, YouTube, Spotify and TV ads, which bombard us with the sight of delicious food whilst Clean Bandit softly whirl in the background. However, rarely do we get to experience pop music at its absolute freshest, its rawest, and arguably at […]
Nothing But Thieves have achieved moderate success since forming – from touring with MUSE, their self-titled debut album achieving top 10 status in the UK Album Chart and sold-out headline tours across the board. Having long since escaped the days where they were writing songs in the confines of guitarist Dom Craik’s garage in Southend-On-Sea, no more […]
Stoke-On-Trent via Manchester indie quartet Delamere have returned with new single ‘Kill It’, in which the band goes straight for the heart.
Upon entering the hallowed halls of famed Manchester venue, Band on the Wall, it becomes adamantly clear that a good night will be had. Known for its eclectic and defining status as a music venue, it seems that there is no better place to house tonight’s acts. Both headliner, Roo Panes and supporting act, Jack […]
Powerhouse soul is what Rag’N’Bone Man deals in. His gritty, street-trodden confessionals bare the weight of the soul, and within that it’s his emotionally candid way of expression that acts as a cathartic release.
The night’s proceedings were housed in the regal expanses of the Albert Hall, its arching windows and compact dance hall provided to the processional. As excited Maccabees fans lay in wait for the finale of their two-date residency in Manchester.
Synthesizers? Check. Guitars? Check. A sexy, sultry vocal? Check. These parts when amalgamated together become Fairchild’s new single ‘Breathless’. A slow dance of intoxicating indie rhythms and danceable, slow-burning melodies. It’s delightful.
Her words grip – sweetly tempered yet viciously turbulent in emotion, this is underpinned by thoughtful introspection and observations of the world around her. This young songwriter is assuredly capturing the world’s attention one song at a time, with each breathtaking release, her confidence grows taller, and we as spectators are left in wonderment, hanging on the […]