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Author: Matt Catchpole

Full time journalist, music lover (obvs) and truly terrible guitarist. You can find Matt on twitter @matcatch

HOLY TRINITY – New Punk Trio, The G-O-D, features members of Dub Sex, The Fall and Ian Brown’s band

February 2, 2016

Three of the leading lights of the Manchester indie music scene have got together to form a spanking new power punk trio, modesty entitled The G-O-D.

WORTHY OF YOUR ADORATION? Savages’ New Album Track by Track

January 19, 2016

Matt Catchpole reviews Savages’ new album, ‘Adore Life’.

JE T’ADORE – Savages Release Haunting Homage To US Poet

January 9, 2016

Savages are back with another stupendous single, just days before their eagerly-awaited second album hits the shops on January 22. Inspired by American poet-activist Minnie Bruce Pratt, Adore is a…

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS – How fan power helped Guy Valarino release his new EP

December 28, 2015

Guy Valarino is an artist who believes in getting his fans involved with his music. He built up an army of admirers all over the world…

VAMPS’ JAMES McVEY – For The Love Of Animals

December 3, 2015

The Vamps’ James McVey showed his caring side, when he joined fellow stars and furry friends for The Mayhew Animal Home’s annual Christmas Fundraiser…

ICE QUEEN – Electro Diamond Delaire Shares Her Belief

November 22, 2015

With her crystal clear vocals it’s no surprise that singer songwriter Delaire – Jenny Burdon to her friends – chose to name herself after a…

SAVAGES OVER LONDON – Post-Punk Quartet Announce New Live Date

November 22, 2015

Savages will play The Dome in London’s Tufnell Park on December 3 as they warm up for their full UK tour in the New…

RETURN OF THE NATIVES – Savages Herald Second Coming

November 7, 2015

Savages are back with a vengeance, announcing their return with blistering new single The Answer, a teasing trailer video for new album Adore Life and…

SWEDE IN A BRITFLICK – Frida Sundemo on her role in new visceral black comedy Kill Your Friends

November 4, 2015

Frida Sundemo may not be a household name yet, but that could be about the change with the release this week of a coal-black comedy…

NEW WAVES OF HOPE FOR GUITAR MUSIC? – The Big Sound of the Microdance

October 30, 2015

Review of debut album The New Waves of Hope by The Microdance

FACT OR FICTION? – Fictonian Examines The Truth Of Desire

October 21, 2015

Review of new Fictonian album Desire Lines

MIDDLE EASTERN PROMISE – Former Sohodolls Frontwoman Returns With A Love Letter To Lebanon

October 15, 2015

Q&A with New Pharaohs singer Maya Marie, formerly of Sohodolls and Review of their debut single Empire

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