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Tag: Manchester

Casey McQuillen Lights Up Manchester’s Gulliver’s

September 26, 2025

Last night, Casey McQuillen turned the intimate Gulliver’s into something much bigger than its four walls, but a space filled with warmth, laughter, and music that hit straight to the heart.

UK Singer Songwriter MADI$ON Brings Us The Suave New RnB/Afrobeat Track, ‘Non-Disclosure’

July 17, 2024

Released on May 10 this year, ‘Non-Disclosure’ is the new track from Manchester-based artist, MADI$ON. The song, which poignantly examines the nature of modern relationships, sees the singer-songwriter erupt onto the RnB and Afrobeat scene.

Harry Stafford (left) and Marco Butcher

GIMME DANGER – Inca Babies’ Harry Stafford & Co-Writer Marco Butcher On Music, Movies And New Album ‘We Are The Perilous Men’

September 25, 2023

“It’s that thing, that energy, that fits the mythology of what rock ‘n’ roll really means to young kids. It’s rebellion, it’s danger!”

KELIS ANNOUNCES MANCHESTER HEADLINE SHOW FOR JUNE 2023

March 31, 2023

Following the announcement of her huge summer UK festival appearances this year, Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter Kelis has confirmed a very special headline Manchester show at the Albert Hall on Wednesday 21st June.

Happy Mondays 'Tart Tart' Artwork: Photo by Kevin Cummins

Happy Mondays Release ‘Tart Tart’ Digital EP In Memory Of Paul Ryder

July 28, 2022

Happy Mondays have today released a special digital EP in memory of their legendary bassist Paul Ryder, who tragically passed away earlier this month.

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CRAZY DIAMONDS – Inca Babies’ Harry Stafford Covers Pink Floyd On New ‘Bone Architecture’ Album Collaboration With Marco Butcher

September 20, 2021

Cut from the same jagged cloth as The Birthday Party and trash rockers The Cramps – Bone Architecture is a rambunctious new collaboration between…

Courteeners Headline Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester – Saturday 25th September 2021

June 9, 2021

Courteeners have announced a massive hometown show later in the year.

Cover Art Photo by Paul Husband

SHORE THINGS – Cold Water Swimmers’ Frontman Chris Bridgett On The Manchester Band’s Debut Album ‘Holiday At The Secret Lake’

May 25, 2021

They celebrated their first anniversary with a gig in a boxing ring, now pugnacious Manchester trio Cold Water Swimmers are celebrating their third with the…

Artist Dareo Knott Releases Latest Single ‘Addicted’ Featuring Connie Hope

May 1, 2020

Out now, ‘Addicted’ from Dareo Knott jumps out at the gate and is guaranteed to win over everyone who listens. Reminscent of Lady Gaga’s hit song, ‘Born This Way’, ‘Addicted’ is similarly empowering.

Producer Zaab Releases Topical Single, ‘Wake Up Everybody’

April 8, 2020

Manchester-born, but now Australian based producer, Zaab, is set to release a very topical new single, this coming Saturday, 11 April. ‘Wake Up Everybody’ has taken its inspiration from the political events of the past five years, and is just as relevant in today’s uncertain times.

We Three Kings Release New Single ‘S’Alright (G.O.T.I.T)’

February 28, 2020

Manchester rock band We Three Kings released their head banging new single ‘S’Alright (G.O.T.I.T)’.

Larkins Talk to Us About Their Brand New EP “Hit & Run”

February 14, 2020

The rising Manchester four-piece Larkins’ brand new EP ‘Hit & Run’ is now available to stream through Spotify! We recently got in touch with the band prior the release to talk about it further.

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