Manchester
Say Psych: EP Review: The Bleachés – Easter Island
The Bleachés (pronounced bleeshays) are a psych influenced, sun soaked five piece from Manchester who formed in 2016. The group formed after singer and guitarist Chloé moved to the UK from France met guitarist Adam. The pair began playing open mic nights together, blending a mix of covers and original songs. They then began to …
Say Psych: Premiere: Hey Bulldog – No Future (Part II)
Manchester’s Garage Rockers Hey Bulldog announce a new single ‘No Future (Part II)’ which is set for release on 7th December via Doing it to Death Records and here at BSM we are honoured to bring you the premiere. The track which live has become a fan favourite breaks new ground for the band with …
Say Psych: Live Review: Kikagaku Moyo @ Gorilla, Manchester 07.11.2018
The Beauty Witch have compiled a treat for those in Manchester this evening, with Gorilla taking centre focus. Opening proceedings, we have local band Inland Taipan, who have a new line up which incorporates additional viola and violin. The ethereal vocals and franctic guitar notes are complimented beautifully by the strings and create an other …
Say Psych: Live Review: Strange Waves IV, Manchester 20.10.2018
Manchester promoters Strange Days and Now Wave have joined forces once more to offer a night of loosely psychedelic themed music across Manchester Academy and the Student Union. Strange Waves IV took over the two spaces and offered an eclectic mix of sounds that tickled the taste buds of many. Opening things up were Flamingods …
Say Psych: Preview: Strange Waves IV, Manchester – 20.10.2018
Manchester promoters Strange Days and Now Wave have joined forces once more to offer a night of loosely psychedelic themed music across three venues in the city on 20th October. Strange Waves IV will be taking over Manchester Academy, The Union and Big Hands to bring an international line up to the city that is …
Say Psych: Live Review: Melting Wax All Dayer, Night People – 09.06.2018
There’s a new promoter in town and to mark their arrival they have planned a full day of live music from Manchester’s finest local bands at the fast becoming infamous Night People on Princess Street. Melting Wax have lined up an intriguing bill with a mixture of sounds which cater to varying tastes. Opening are …
Track: Liines – Find Something
In the rush of the Easter break we nearly missed thie new single from Manchester Post-Punks Liines. Taken from their upcoming album ‘Stop – Start’, Find Something is abrupt and urgent, reminiscent of PINS, even Savages, with taught, angular chords, churning riffs and direct, slightly ominous sounding vocals. Check it out, here Tomorrow is out …
See: Vala release new video for Mirrors
Up and coming Manchester quartet Vala have released a new video for their recent single Mirrors. Sitting somewhere between The Strokes and the Arctic Monkeys, the band hit the jackpot with Mirrors, which is both ridiculously infectious and is packed with classic memorable melodies. They’ve wrapped it up in engaging indie rock, letting the leash …
Say Psych: Live Review: Cool Ghouls, Tamashi Horo, The Goa Express @ The Castle – 25.02.2018
The Castle is undoubtedly one of the best underground venues in Manchester and with tonight’s line up it is certain to be packed to capacity. Opening we have The Goa Express, five young lads from Burnley who have been causing a stir on the Manchester scene for some time now, with ripples finally exuding further …
EP: Dorian- Just What Is It That Makes Dorian So Different, So Appealing?
Dorian is Mr Cox, the former guitarist with the Long Blondes, now in Manchester and making a return to releasing music. A warning though, the Long Blondes this ain’t. It’s not the sound of a stylish indiepop career relaunched. Or a career of any kind really. It sounds like someone who doesn’t give a fuck …