The times when you stumble on a new artist and are instantly impressed, are rare. But when these moments come, you know your life will never be the same again. Music can change the way you see the world; one poetic refrain can lift your mood, a shared emotion can help you find solace. To me, a […]
Manchester has a new buzz band in town, their name: FALSE ADVERTISING. It’s grungy guitars and fuzzed-up pop with twisted girl/boy vocals, simply too impossible to say no to. The band arrived on the scene early 2015 and have been busy establishing themselves as a live force, and now they’re ready to unleash their debut […]
In the past year, Man Made have supported the likes of Superfood and Honeyblood, performed at Reading & Leeds festival, headed out on an 18-date UK headline tour, played the NME ‘New Breed’ tour and won the favour of many supporters in doing so. Continuing their sonic onslaught of 90s guitars and viscously catchy ear-worm […]
There’s something alluringly dark and sinister about Gold Jacks, which are a band to certainly suit fans of the likes of The Black Keys and Royal Blood. Signed to Scruff Of The Neck records, the Manchester band are certainly causing a raucous in the alternative scene.
Aussie band Fairchild have recently up-sticks and moved to England, and with the relocation comes new music from the six piece. Following on from last years ‘Sadako’ EP is a AA-side single. ‘Nom De Guerre’ is the first track to be released – an infectious Foals-esque anthem of epic proportions. Bubbling with boundless energy, smouldering vocals […]
The musical vision of Manchester-born Adio Marchant (aka. Bipolar Sunshine) has spawned a sound that is not just genre-defying but uniting, with the euphoric highs of pop, emotional resonance of hip hop and uplifting spirit of a gospel choir. His voice is soulful, his lyrics are vibrant and his candour breathes meaning into every verse. […]
Girl Friend have been favourites of ours since we first glanced upon them in the dark halls of Manchester’s Ruby Lounge, many months prior to where we greet them now. The foursome have managed to not only dance our cares away with each passing poetic muse but in turn, they have found themselves merging deeper […]
The Slow Reader Club’s darkly enrapturing sound is ambitiously bold and equally as rousing on ‘Cavalcade’. The Slow Readers Club treat us to a cinematic whirlpool of emotionally powerful and rhythmically intense collection of songs on the album. The goal is simple, to both render the listener dumbfounded in swathes of melancholy and to also […]
Manchester collective Kolo Tamam are probably the most sonically experimental band that have come out of Manchester since Everything Everything. Their latest musical tapestry is mind-bending to say the least. Adventurous and flavoursome with indulgent rhythmic progressions and deep canyon-like grooves, ‘Room Innate’ is a must listen.
It’s true, I listen to a lot of new music every day. However, every track doesn’t always tickle the musical tastebuds, yet there’s the occasional moment when you hear a new band for the first time and for those three or so minutes, it’s pure magic. And this can’t be truer of the debut track, […]
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.
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.
From the outset Puppet Rebellion confidently charged on to the Manchester scene with their infectious original indie tunes, instantly grabbing the attention of local tastemakers and music lovers alike. The band continued to stun with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore EP ‘No Means Yes’, energetic live performances and sold-out gig after sold-out gig. […]
For an unsigned band navigating the challenges of the industry can be difficult. What with the battle of self-releasing, self-funding, self-promotion and then you’re not even guaranteed that your music will reach anyone bar your family and friends, but that’s not to say it’s all doom and gloom. It can be rewarding. After you’ve put […]
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 […]