We Invented the Weekend free festival, Salford
May 7
Chris Cohen’s long-awaited return with new album track
Paint a Room is LA artist Chris Cohen’s first album in five years, a 10-track record that sees him up the jazz credentials. Chris is probably best known for his stint with indie outfit Deerhoof; there’s also his art-rock act The Curtains, preceding production and session work for the likes of Weyes Blood, Kurt Vile,…
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Apr 30
We Invented the Weekend free festival, Salford
We love to bring you festival news – especially free ones that also benefit their local community. We Invented the Weekend, taking place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, returns to MediaCity and Salford Quays. Highlights include Northern Music Awards’ Best DJ DJ Paulette, Sacha Lord, Zed Bias, LIINES and a Sounds from The Other City takeover. We Invented the Weekend● The…
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Apr 19
Joe Goddard shares a track from his upcoming album “Harmonics”
There’s a new album called Harmonics on its way by Hot Chip frontman Joe Goddard. It’s still a while till the release date of July 12th but there’s a tasty morsel just dropped in the form of a track and video to pique our interest – previously shared is the track New World with Fiorious.…
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Apr 8
Shirley Baker talk at Burgh House, Hampstead
An ‘Art, Tea and Talks’ event (free entry) about photographer Shirley Baker is taking place at Burgh House in Hampstead, London, on Sunday 21st April. James Hyman, the founder of the Centre for British Photography will be in conversation with Shirley Baker’s daughter Nan, discussing Shirley’s life and work. Shirley is thought to have been one…
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Apr 5
The Chameleons winter tour now includes Membranes for two shows
Membranes added to Chameleons tour. Looking way ahead, if you can bear to think of it, there’s the perfect opportunity to leave pre-Xmas mania aside and dip into the warm cocoon of a local venue to see The Chameleons plus – for London and Manchester only – Membranes. Pioneering post/punk band – CHAMELEONS – will…
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Apr 1
Best festival guide for 2024
Festival season is nearly here again – our favourite time of the year. The festival scene is always evolving and this year sadly sees a few significant changes. Several we thought of as a constant presence on the festival calendar are either taking a fallow year or have decided to call it a day. No secret…
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Mar 22
Camp Bestival Dorset and Shropshire day splits and tickets
Camp Bestival Dorset at Lulworth Castle (25 – 28 July 2024) has announced day-by-day lineups, as well as day tickets for the four-day weekender. A handful of limited early bird day tickets will go on sale at 10am on Thursday 21 March, with adult tickets prices from £80 and children ticket prices from £18 for…
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Mar 17
Bearded Theory – what’s in store for 2024
The Bearded Theory festival lineup has plenty for fans old and new this year… and (checks calendar) it’s only two months away! Plus there’s all the other fun stuff that goes on during what has always been one of the most friendly festivals of the season. Bearded Theory’s old timers… Some artists make their way…
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Mar 11
Review: Elephant Stone new album Back Into the Dream
Starting with a base point of indie-psych, Canadian outfit Elephant Stone’s sound radiates out, morphing along the way into other genres. Rishi Dhir, the band’s front man, sitar and bass player plus prolific songwriter, remains steadfastly at the helm, continuing to steer their sound in multiple directions – not least of all the concept album,…
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Mar 7
The Wedding Present celebrate Bizarro
The Wedding Present celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal album Bizarro, and will be performing it live and in full at shows this autumn. They will also play hits from their back catalogue. The shows will see the David Gedge-led indie legends performing a 90-minute set that will include the 1989 album, together with…
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