Friday night at Manchester Academy opened its doors to the electrifying force that is Franz Ferdinand as they kicked off the early run of their massive world tour, storming through Ireland, Europe, and even lining up a US festival appearance…
Category: NEWS
More than thirty years after they first surfed the shimmering crest of the Britpop wave, Dodgy return with a single that feels both familiar and revelatory. “It’s Not the End,” released yesterday, arrives as the second preview of Hello Beautiful,…
41 years ago we danced to the Sisters Of Mercy, Gang Of Four, The Birthday Party and more in this very venue at what was affectionately called ‘The Thursday Bop’ in the Riley Smith. Part of Leeds University the building has…
Heading south from Manchester to Cornwall each summer feels like crossing more than distance — it’s a change in pace, weather, and atmosphere. That contrast is part of what makes the return of the Boardmasters Festival so appealing: swapping northern…
Excited? Me? Absolutely! Louder Than War have announced the line-up for their one day ‘Louder Than War Live’ event that takes place at Manchester Academy on Saturday March 14th. Without exaggerating this has the potential to be the best, most…
Rochdale is gearing up for a night that feels less like a gig and more like a homecoming. Three acts with deep roots in the North West’s musical DNA – OMD, Peter Hook & The Light, and A Certain Ratio…