As a cathartic exercise, there is nothing better than throwing yourself around to the cataclysmically loud and personable punk of SOFT PLAY. SOFT PLAY have never been so back. Borne from the ashes of Slaves, punk’s favourite besties and two-man boy band are hitting the road in support of their…
Amyl and The Sniffers wear their hearts on their sleeves here and Amy Taylor, in particular, exposes her vulnerability in a way we haven’t seen before whilst maintaining that piss-and-vinegar punk spirit that is integral to the band we know and love. The masters of Aussie mullet-punk are back. Amyl…
Real Deal is exactly that: it’s Honeyglaze shaking off the shackles of adolescence by blossoming into a dynamic and heartfelt group. South London’s Honeyglaze have had an ascension that most alternative or leftfield bands would die for: cult status, critical acclaim and an inaugural LP released by the now-legendary Speedy…
Before even stepping inside Victoria Warehouse, the evening’s theatricality has commenced. Huge flashes of sheet lightning illuminate the queue between intermittent showers. TLDP’s hardy fans brave the weather and a bit of rain is nothing to the best-dressed crowd in the country – people have gone all out, with gorgeous…
Intimate and vulnerable whilst adventurous and boundary-pushing, Someday, Now is the sound of Katy J Pearson stretching her sonic muscles. Katy J Pearson returns with another indie folk record packed with gorgeous melody, lovesick melancholia and 80s-style pop sensibilities. Someday, Now was borne out of a period of creative burnout…
Manchester Psych Fest is one of the standouts of the summer festival calendar: comprised of various venues across the city, the day is a showcase of some of the best bands around, as well as Manchester’s fantastic music heritage. The day starts in Circle Square, where wristband collection is a…
Astute and cutting with their words, Gurriers craft soundscapes which mirror the moods conveyed in their lyrics. Is there a better scene in 2024 than Irish post-punk? From bands like Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital, Gilla Band, Sprints and too many others to list, we’ve been treated to some of…
[article originally posted in 2022 – reposted in celebration on English Teacher’s 2024 Mercury Prize winning album, This Could Be Texas]. English Teacher are one of the hottest prospects in the UK: fresh from the release of debut EP, Polyawkward, the Leeds band are now embarking on a headline UK…
Fat Dog are a band on the up and up. High-profile support slots, a cataclysmic debut single and a reputation for chaotic live shows earned the band a cult following and a spot on the roster at legendary indie label Domino. After months of touring and unending superlatives from the…
Fat Dog are on the brink of something huge: their debut record is just under two weeks away and tonight’s sweaty basement performance showcases a band on the precipice of monumental success. Sunday in Manchester has a feeling of quiet calm. Classically Mancunian drizzle covers the city in a fine,…