Manchester
INTERVIEW: Escape The Fate, 21/01/18
We sat down initially with drummer Robert Ortiz and guitarist K Thrash, later to be joined by vocalist Craig Mabbitt of the band Escape The Fate to chat about everything before the release of the new album I Am Human… So here’s our rather lengthy chat covering down time on tour, setlist arguments and the …
LIVE: Escape The Fate, Manchester Club Academy, 21/01/2018
It’s Sunday night, but down in Manchester’s Club Academy, it does not feel like the end of the weekend. Although their newer material may be slightly on the tamer side, their set tonight is as impassioned and relentless as ever. Opening with setlist staple and all-round leviathan track This War Is Ours, things get off …
Track: Whyte Horses – Empty Words
After scoring a first play on Lauren Laverne’s 6Music show, Mancunian psych-pop band Whyte Horses have now released the titled track ‘Empty Words’ from their forthcoming album as a new single. The album, a collection of sixteen stories about love and fear and all that lives between, is out on March 9th via CRC Records, …
Track: The Maple State – Something in the water
Manchester’s The Maple State are extremely pleased to reveal details of their long-awaited new album The Things I Heard At The Party, which is set for release on 23rd March 2018 via Far Out Records. Ahead of the release, the band have revealed a new single ‘Something in the water’. It has a tinge of …
Say Psych: Track Review: The Creature Comfort – What We Want (Power, Corruption & Lies)
Rating: 7/10 Manchester’s The Creature Comfort have recently put out their first release in four years, the single ‘What We Want (Power, Corruption & Lies) which was recorded at the band’s base, Blueprint Studios Manchester, also used by the likes Elbow, Gorillaz and Bjork and was mixed by Fred Kindt. The eye-catching cover art is …
See: Pale Waves release video for New Year’s Eve / announce North American tour, plus UK/EU dates
Manchester three piece Pale Waves have today been announced as part of the prestigious BBC Sound of 2018 Shortlist, taking the #5 spot. It the latest in a spectaular year for the band, who have been the toast of tastemaker town (I just thought of that, is it too cheesy) with much expected of their …
Say Psych: EP Review: Bones Shake – Funbox
Rating: 9/10 Bones Shake are a scuzzy trio who formed in Manchester in 2011 and have been making dirty blues rock and roll ever since. They play everything into the red and their explosive live performances ensure they are a must see on the live circuit. They combine bottle neck blues riffs, pounded drums and …
ALISON MOYET The Other Tour / HANNAH PEEL. Manchester Bridgewater Hall 22.11.2017
Two of the strongest and most talented women in music got together to showcase their talents in Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall this past Wednesday (November 22nd) in front of an appreciative crowd. The Evening started with Hannah Peel. Described as ‘modest yet mesmerising’, Peel stands over her synths and electronics with an unassuming power. Throughout the …
Say Psych: Live Review: The KVB / TVAM @ Night & Day Café, Manchester
Manchester’s Night & Day Café plays host to London formed, Berlin based duo The KVB this evening for what is set to be a feast for the senses. Firstly, local solo artist TVAM warms up the crowd with his kooky ensemble consisting of one man, a guitar and a TV screen. Having gone from strength …
Say Psych: Live Review: The Magic Band @ Band on the Wall, Manchester
When ‘The Farewell Tour’ for The Magic Band was announced early this year, interest was overwhelming with tonight’s show selling out so quickly, another Manchester date was announced. Former Captain Beefheart musical director and drummer, John French, nicknamed ‘Drumbo’ by Don Van Vliet, AKA Captain Beefheart himself, leads out the latest incarnation of The Magic …