QUIZ: Tramlines Festival 2024!

Posted by - July 26, 2024

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Album Review: Loose Articles – Scream If You Wanna Go Faster

Posted by - July 25, 2024

Loose Articles // Scream if You Wanna Go Faster // Out Friday 26th July 2024 Manchester punks Loose Articles have been bubbling under the surface for some time, and they’re breaking through in serious style with their frantic, important debut.  Since the days of their first EP, 2019’s Orchid Lounge, Loose Articles have been gigging practically every

Reading & Leeds Festival 2024: One Month To Go

Posted by - July 24, 2024

In just a month, the UK’s renowned Reading & Leeds festival will host 240,000 music enthusiasts with a groundbreaking lineup and two innovative new stages. The Chevron, a trailblazing open-air venue with a 40,000 capacity, will showcase the world’s first floating video canopy, turning the sky into a mesmerizing, interactive display. The Aux stage will

Stanleys Announce Landmark Hometown Show

Posted by - July 23, 2024

After opening for Richard Ashcroft at his major homecoming shows at Robin Park, Stanleys are excited to announce their headlining return to their hometown with a performance at Monaco on Friday, November 29th. Hailing from Wigan, Stanleys are the latest in a storied tradition of musicians from the North Western town. This lineage includes popular

Tramlines Festival 2024: 5 Unmissable Sets

Posted by - July 22, 2024

Tramlines Festival returns to Hillsborough Park this weekend with a packed lineup of bands and artists gracing the city’s popular music event. Headlined by Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol, and Jamie T, the festival will run from Friday to Sunday across three main stages of music, comedy, and entertainment. You can check out the full day

Busted Entertain Racegoers At Haydock Park

Posted by - July 22, 2024

Haydock Park Racecourse has established itself as not only one of the North West’s leading racecourses, but also a hotspot for live music entertainment in recent years. The likes of Nile Rodgers & Chic, Olly Murs, and Tom Jones are some of the names to grace the racecourse’s stage for Jockey Club Live shows recently.

Podcast #58 – Manchester’s Best Music Venues

Posted by - July 18, 2024

This week, we discuss two shows at Castlefield Bowl – Loyle Carner and Jungle – and question whether this is Manchester‘s best venue? We discuss the venues from across the city, including Albert Hall, YES, Apollo, Academy, Victoria Warehouse, Co-op Live, and plenty more. We also preview Manchester Psych Festival 2024, and discuss new music

The Howl & The Hum Release New Single “Dirt”

Posted by - July 17, 2024

The Howl & The Hum, the creation of Leeds-based songwriter Sam Griffiths, has unveiled new single “Dirt”, the third track from the eagerly awaited second album, Same Mistake Twice, set for release on September 6th via Miserable Disco. In Same Mistake Twice, Griffiths delves into the pain and chaos of recent tumultuous years across 12