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Live Review: Yo La Tengo at Academy 2
Much like the most recent Manchester derby, Yo La Tengo’s gig at Academy 2 was a game of two halves. Known for their massive discography and devout cult fandom, they attracted a…
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When Fuse Met /// Tom Grennan
Ever wondered what makes Tom Grennan tick? Wonder no more! Ellis Harbord sat down with the Bedford-born singer songwriter to find out more... Fuse: How's the tour going? Is the…
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WFM /// TVAM
When Fuse Met... TVAM. TVAM is a solo project made up of Joe Oxley along with his guitar and bulky TV screen. Psych-rock loops and echoey vocals pair with heavily distorted VCR…
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Live Review: Pale Waves at Gorilla
Placed 5th on BBC’s Sound of 2018, Pale Waves have gone from strength to strength and their sold out gig at Manchester’s Gorilla proved why they have been described as ‘the goth…
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Live Review: Superorganism at Gorilla
Superorganism have exploded on the scene and true to their name, have evolved a sound far more experimental and technical than most other artists. True to form, their live show…
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Live Review: Tom Misch at The O2 Ritz
The Tom Misch gig at The O2 Ritz on Friday 2nd March sold out immediately - the 22 year old artist is one of the biggest names to rise through the ranks and he keeps on…
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Live Review: Free Vibes x Amazing Radio at Band On The Wall
I attended my first Free Vibes show at Band on the Wall and was pretty taken aback by the quality and variety of great local music on offer for free. Free Vibes is a regular night…
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Live Review: Hollie Cook at Gorilla
Hollie Cook leaps on stage to begin her first headline tour stop in Manchester. The support band ‘General Roots’ begin a deep and sonorous rhythm to get the stirring crowd moving…
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Live Review: Rex Orange County at Gorilla
The sold out Rex Orange County gig at Manchester’s Gorilla definitely lived up to expectations. Rex Orange County, otherwise known as Alex O’Connor and is one of 2018s most…
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Live Review: Alvvays at Academy 2
Since forming in 2011, Alvvays (pronounced always) have crafted a jangly, dream-pop aesthetic brimming with Greta Gerwig-esque charm which last year garnered critical acclaim on…
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Live Review: Franz Ferdinand at Albert Hall
Five studio albums down and Franz Ferdinand still retain so much of their zany and rambunctious aura that enticed legions of fans in more than a decade ago. And whilst carrying…
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Live Review: Peter Perret at Gorilla
Peter was supported by Bad Parents, who had a slow start in front of a still thin crowd. However, their closing track ‘You Can’t Date a Model’ - previously a Steve Lamacq 6 music…