Hello Mary to release second album Emita Ox 13th September
Ahead of the release of their second album Emita Ox on September 13th via Frenchkiss Records, the young New York-based trio Hello Mary have started a run of shows in the UK. Their first was at End of the Road where they absolutely nailed it on stage and the crowd’s reaction and ensuing merch queue hinted…
Read MoreMore names for Favourite Days festival – The Howlers, Arxx, Balancing Act and more
Favourite Days, the brand new Liverpool festival, adds new names to its roster. On 7 November, The Howlers will headline the Kaz Stockroom. The London desert-rockers have carved out a fierce reputation as one of the UK’s most thrilling live acts. The following night, Arxx bring their unpredictable and enthralling prowess to town. Bag a ticket for Jacaranda Baltic…
Read MoreAll Points East 2024 photo gallery – Sunday
The closing Sunday at All Points East, on 25th August, was mainly dedicated to retro indie bands for a wander down nostalgia lane. Teenage Fan Club, The Lemon Twigs, Sleater-Kinney, The Postal Service/Death Cab for Cutie all played the East and West stages. The smaller stages at the centre of the park mostly featured rising…
Read MoreAll Points East: photo gallery Sofia Kourtesis, Newdad, Pixies, Jockstrap
It was a beautifully sunny All Points East festival at Victoria Park for the final Friday – with Sofia Kortesis, Pixies, Joe Goddard, Newdad, Jockstrap, Nation of Language, Floating Points, Monobloc, Dove Ellis, Astral Bakers, Vagabon, The Kills and more. LCD Soundsystem headlined with a performance that combined power and emotion. All Points East festival,…
Read MoreJoe Goddard releases Harmonics Remixed album plus announces tour
Joe Goddard just released his new album Harmonics Remixed on 22nd August. It features new track Weave plus remixes from the likes of Black Science Orchestra, Cosmodelica, East Coast Love Affair and Hilit Kolet. The twelve-inch release is set for October 25th Apart from an upcoming UK tour, he is also playing London’s All Points East…
Read MoreThe Go! Team remixes for 20th anniv album Thunder, Lightning, Strike
To celebrate 20 years since The Go! Team’s classic album Thunder, Lightning, Strike, the band have asked a range of artists they love and admire to remix, rework and refashion tracks from the album, with a new one being released monthly. Following on from the likes of Cornershop, Louie Zong, lilien rosarian and CV Vision, next up is Los Bitchos, who provide…
Read MorePhoto gallery: Love Motion at South Facing Festival
The sun bathed the opening concert of the South Facing festival series in a golden glow. The crowd stepped up to the occasion bedecked in their finery, ready to party in the park to a run of DJs, with Grace Jones closing the evening with her visually and aurally stunning show. Much missed was Roisin…
Read MoreIndie folk singer Hazlett unveils new single Shiver
Indie-folk musician Hazlett has just released his latest single called Shiver, taken from his upcoming EP, out 4th October. This completes his Goodbye to the Valley Low project. Shiver immediately puts you into a contemplative and restful headspace. Hazlett’s vocal style is wistful and steady, at times almost whispery, but there’s a strong emotive pull. The…
Read MoreLiven up November with Favourite Days festival
November isn’t the most exciting or festival-filled time of year, so it’s very welcome to discover this new North-West event called Favourite Days. Favourite Days will be taking place in Liverpool and is spread over four days from 6–10th November. Lots of grassroots artists and venues are taking part to make this a really buzzy event. …
Read MoreForwards Festival announces photo initiative with Sony UK
FORWARDS and Big Team CIC announces the return of its pioneering social initiative Capture FORWARDS, and reveals its collaboration with Sony UK. The initiative offers young photographers the invaluable opportunity to gain experience photographing live events, through practical and theory workshops and a mentorship program with industry professionals. Participants will receive the best possible tools…
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