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Tag: Manchester

DIVINE INTERVENTION – The G-O-D Follow Up Stone Roses Support Slot With New Double-A-Side Single

July 18, 2017

Fresh from opening for The Stone Roses at Wembley Stadium, EP favourites The G-O-D are back with a new double-A-side single. The band, fronted…

VOODOO GURUS – Have Black Grape Conjured A Classic Return?

July 7, 2017

When Black Grape first came crashing onto the scene in the mid 1990s, they were a perfect fit for the new laddism in vogue…

Sukh Announces His Return To Music With The Brand New Single ‘Flight’

July 3, 2017

Singer-songwriter Sukh is back with the announcement of his new single, ‘Flight’, taken from his forthcoming album, ‘Galactic Love Machine’. It’s his first collection of material since 2015.

Eliza And The Bear Take You ‘Higher’ And Still ‘Give Good Joy’

June 19, 2017

Eliza And The Bear’s latest track, ‘Higher’ was released on Friday 16 June, ahead of two special intimate shows, in Manchester and London.

A BIG DAY IN THE NORTH – Manc Legends Black Grape Return With First Album in 20 Years

May 6, 2017

Black Grape are back with their first album since 1997’s Stupid, Stupid Stupid. Pop Voodoo, the third studio LP by the band led by Happy Mondays frontman Shaun…

Backstage With Club Drive

March 21, 2017

Laurabeth hangs out backstage with pop band, Club Drive, asking them essential questions before their headline gig in Manchester, at Sound Control.

Little Triggers Announce Details Of New Single ‘Silly Cigarettes’ Taken From Forthcoming EP

November 21, 2016

Liverpool indie rock band, Little Triggers, have announced the release of their latest track, ‘Silly Cigarettes’. The guitar-led song harks back to a simpler time, and carries with it a feel of the likes of Oasis, and The Thrills.

LET THE G-O-D PROVIDE – Punk Trio Tease Tracks Ahead Of Debut Album

September 30, 2016

Manchester power trio The G-O-D have given essentiallypop a sneak preview of four tracks ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album. The band, fronted by Dub…

Tom Kay: We Look ‘From The Outside In’ At His Music

September 6, 2016

Tom Kay’s latest album, ‘From The Outside In’, is available on iTunes, Amazon, and from Tom’s Bandcamp store.

Corinne Bailey Rae Announces UK Headline Tour Dates

July 25, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed release of her new album ‘The Heart Speaks In Whispers’, Corinne Bailey Rae has confirmed the dates for her first UK tour in five years as she brings her live show set to excite major cities across the country.

Words & Noises Release New Single ‘Play Your Cards’

May 23, 2016

Ahead of the release of their EP, ‘The Collector’ in August, comes ‘Play Your Cards’ from English pop duo, Words & Noises.

Multipliers’ New Single Was A Hidden Gem

March 31, 2016

Often compared to Elbow, Radiohead and Doves, Manchester four piece Multiplier have been tipped as an English Indie band to watch out for.

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