West Yorkshire band Callis unveil their long-awaited debut EP release 2nd February, called Sex Yoga. We won’t be forgetting that title in a hurry. The Todmorden-based band have been described as a “Working-class symphony of Northern grit, new wave nuances galvanised with a post-punk attitude”. Dean Molyneux (lead vocals, guitar), Bryn Davies (backing vocals, bass) and…
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The Todmorden band Callis made an impression on us when their first single called Dramaskin came to our attention earlier this year. So it’s welcome news to hear the band reveal their second single, called Dream Sequence, today. The track will also feature on the band’s upcoming EP, set to be released in February 2024. Callis…
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Milan/London experimental band Throw Down Bones are touring their new album Three, with a live appearance at The Golden Lion, Todmorden taking place on 12th October. It’s a powerful work that feels both apocalyptic and jubilant. Three is Throw Down Bones’ eagerly-awaited return following Two in 2018, and the tragic passing of founding member Dave…
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The Calder Valley has built up an extraordinary reputation of being a cradle of musical talent with The Orielles, Working Men’s Club, The Lounge Society and many more emerging from its atmospheric, intense and brooding landscape. And recently the unique folk music of Trevor Beale was discovered, testament to local creative talent harking back to…
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