Music
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Things To DoLive music in Manchester this week: 21-27 Sep
We're taking to The Deaf Institute for Stay Fresh Fest on Saturday with Cowtown, Peaness and others, while Thursday provides more than ample choice with Plaid, Father Murphy and a Faitala EP launch. Read more »| 21 Sep 2016 -
News
SAMA announce 2016 nominees
The SAMAs are announcing shortlisted nominees every day this week – here's the list so far So far, the Scottish Alternative Music Award have announced... Read more »| 20 Sep 2016 -
NewsLiverpool Music Week: More gigs announced
Liverpool Music Week have announced a host of new gigs for this year's festival at venues across the city this October and November. Read more »| 20 Sep 2016 -
ReviewsMammoth Weed Wizard Bastard – Y Proffwyd Dwyll
It’s a silly name, but it does the job - what you get from Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard’s second record is exactly what you’d expect; beefy,... Read more »| 19 Sep 2016 -
ReviewsLVL UP – Return to Love
Anyone mourning the oft-declared demise of indie rock might want to tilt their ears towards LVL UP. From an opening hymn to creativity (seemingly e... Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
Reviews
Flock of Dimes - If You See Me, Say Yes
One half of Wye Oak steps out on her own for a fabulously eclectic solo LP Read more »| 16 Sep 2016
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News
Radiohead share Present Tense video by PT Anderson
Radiohead team up with Paul Thomas Anderson once again for their third video from A Moon Shaped Pool Read more »| 16 Sep 2016 -
News
Skepta wins Hyundai Mercury Prize 2016
Skepta has won this year's Hyundai Mercury Prize. In celebration of its 25th birthday, the Award tried a new format this year; the twelve-strong shortlist w... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Reviews
Pixies – Head Carrier
Up until now, the reunited Pixies – who first got back together over a decade ago – have been pretty cautious with their new material.&... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
News
Citizens Theatre launch Citz Sessions gigs
Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison, Claire Grogan, Withered Hand, Frances McKee of The Vaselines and Kathleen MacIness headline a weekend of gigs at the iconic Citizens Theatre Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Festivals
RBMA give Liverpool a psychedelic new artwork
Red Bull Music Academy commission Liverpool graffiti artist Dead to create a piece of art to mark the upcoming RBMA tour, which this year kicks off in Liverpool Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Reviews
Warpaint – Heads Up
Whiteout, the stealthily beguiling opening track to Warpaint’s Heads Up, reassures the listener that the band’s third album won’t be as bad... Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
ReviewsUltimate Painting - Dusk
The Mazes/Veronica Falls crossover take a turn for the worse on a murky third full-length Read more »| 15 Sep 2016 -
Live Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 14-20 Sep
You'd think the live music scene might slow down in Liverpool as Psych Fest approaches, but no, it's as busy as ever. From post-punk legends to site-specific world premieres, here's our guide to the pick of the bunch Read more »| 14 Sep 2016 -
Live Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 14-20 Sep
Local psych-rock troupes, Canadian grungemakers and festivals aplenty: summer may be well and truly over but Manchester's live scene is as busy as ever Read more »| 14 Sep 2016