Music
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NewsYoung Fathers confirm new album ‘White Men Are Black Men Too’
Mercury Prize and SAY Award-winning trio Young Fathers have confirmed the title of their second full-length LP – White Men Are Black Men Too. Recorded... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Live Music
Ghostpoet @ Gullivers, Manchester, 29 January
With snowfall and Sound Control’s fifth birthday to contend with, there’s a fear early on tonight that Ghostpoet’s murky urban musings migh... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
InterviewsSo Much to Answer For: Tombed Visions' David McLean
You'll rarely see him at the front of the stage, but Tombed Visions label founder and solo artist in his own right David McLean is becoming a vital force within Manchester's fractured music scene Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Festivals
Belle & Sebastian, Grace Jones to headline Festival No. 6
Belle and Sebastian and Grace Jones have been unveiled as two of the three headline acts for Festival No. 6 this September. The Glasgow indie outfit –... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Reviews
Tigercats – Mysteries
The indie pop classicists earn their stripes on their debut for Fortuna POP!, a match made in the minor chord, lovelorn heaven exemplified by both parties. I... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
Live MusicScottish Gig Highlights – February 2015
We made it! Flush from the most joyous payday of the year, and released from January’s usual bout of forced frugality, we’re now free to irrespon... Read more »| 30 Jan 2015
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InterviewsVariations on a Theme: John Carpenter interviewed
'The Master of Fear' John Carpenter meditates on recording Lost Themes, going digital, and who should be the next Snake Plissken (spoiler: nobody) Read more »| 30 Jan 2015 -
News
Northwest Music News — 28 Jan | O>L>A Video Premiere, New Dutch Uncles LP + More
Our fortnightly missive on musical goings on in the Northwest this week features O>L>A, All We Are, Dutch Uncles and more... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
FestivalsThurston Moore Band, Django Django set for Live at Glasgow all-dayer
Django Django, The Thurston Moore Band and Honeyblood are among the first bands announced for the inaugural Live at Glasgow all-dayer this May. Glasgow gara... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
Ibeyi – Ibeyi
Folklore has it that there’s something a little spooky about twins, and Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Díaz use this to incredible, uncanny a... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
John Carpenter – Lost Themes
Semi-retired from the film industry, Hollywood’s loss becomes your record collection’s gain as The Master of Horror – long considered a pro... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
Reviews
Crushed Beaks – Scatter
Crushed Beaks' invigorating debut offers a bracing antidote to those proliferating and profiting via the UK indie scene's current predilection for so-called ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2015 -
News
East India Youth announces new album Culture of Volume
London-based electronic producer William Doyle, better known as East India Youth, has announced the release date and tracklisting for his second album Cultur... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Live Music
BC Camplight @ Gorilla, Manchester, 23 January
When Brian Christinzio reminds us early on that he was thinking of going away permanently, the idea is still unimaginable. There is a swell of local support ... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
Live Music
Emmy the Great @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 23 January
A quickfire set from Emma-Lee Moss demonstrates serious promise for her overdue third solo record Read more »| 27 Jan 2015