The women-led collective Snowapple has been on creative overdrive this year, now releasing an album and film project called A Moonless Night. International in members and in outlook, Snowapple has been together since 2013, with a prolific output that has seen them involved with a multitude of projects: movement, theatre, mime, puppetry, music, singing, poetry,…
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Manchester icon DJ Paulette to host Opening Night Concert. There are plenty of exciting events at the 30th edition of WOMEX Festival, taking place in Manchester later this month. WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo), gives music fans a unique opportunity to access this prestigious music industry event, and discover over 50 live acts from across the world…
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Unseen Vintage Street Photographs Online Exhibition: 24th September – 1st November 2024. The Centre for British Photography is holding a new online exhibition of street photographer Shirley Baker’s images. Taking its name from a recurring motif in Lemn Sissay’s poem Flags, Pavement Cracks unveils previously unseen images captured by Shirley, taken in and around Manchester. The Centre’s…
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Art Garfunkel and his son Art Garfunkel Jnr have just released the first single Time After Time (originally performed by Cyndi Lauper) from their upcoming album. Their first collaborative studio album. ‘Father and Son’ is set for release on November 8, 2024, via BMG. The album comprises a set of covers album – a selection of…
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A Phildel gig is a rare thing indeed and when they do happen, you can be sure of experiencing something original and multi-sensory. This latest show was an immersive experience replete with detail and surprise touches – we escaped to the woods with Phildel, her children handing out aromatic leaves for therapeutic effect and biscuits…
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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. So far we’ve seen reworks by Los Bitchos, Cornershop, Louie Zong, lilien rosarian and…
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The New York City-based, all-female indie trio Hello Mary came together in 2019 – they’ve been building a name for themselves the US and are currently dipping their toe in the UK live circuit. Helena Straight (guitar/vocals), Stella Wave (drums/vocals), and Mikaela Oppenheimer (bass) are amassing plenty of interest with their fuzzed-out tracks that incorporate,…
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It’s September and summer is retreating fast. This is what End of the Road festival in Dorset is all about – offering one final chance to prance about in a field, choose food from a wonderful array of vendors, chat to just about anyone, and queue up for the toilet with a cup of sawdust.…
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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…
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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…
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