Music Archive
15th November 2011
Album: I Am the Avalanche – Avalanche United
A solid record full of punchy choruses and energetic integrity.
15th November 2011
Live: Benjamin Leftwich @ Ruby Lounge
Laid bare and unremarkable, Leftwich’s set cries out for accompaniment.
15th November 2011
Live: Funeral for a Friend @ Academy 1
Vocal problems hinder FFAF’s overall performance, making for a less than average set.
15th November 2011
Live: Laura Marling
Manchester Cathedral and Laura Marling – a match made in heaven.
15th November 2011
Live: The Blackout @ Academy 1
The Blackout’s underground days seem to have come to an end and with performances like this, it’s not difficult to see why.
14th November 2011
Live: Erasure @ Apollo
If there’s one thing Andy Gott’s learnt from tonight, it’s to never be guilty about a pleasure.
14th November 2011
Live: Emmy the Great
Tragedy, heartbreak and Dinosaur Sex – Emmy the Great brings Virtue to the Deaf Institute
14th November 2011
Live: Ape Birthday with Nero @ Warehouse Project
Nero’s unrelenting, screechy dubstep set greets Warehouse Project goers.
14th November 2011
Live: Kids in Glass Houses @ Academy 1
Welsh 5 piece KIGH, with support from Save Your Breath and Blitz Kids, storm Academy 1.
11th November 2011
Live: Clock Opera @ Sound Control
Support to Chapel Club, Clock Opera impress more than the main attraction.
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11th November 2011
Live: Other Sounds Presents… @ Islington Mill
Organ Freeman. There can’t be a better band name than this, surely?
11th November 2011
Preview: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Will it be a return to form for Kiedis and co at MEN Monday night? Will Garbutt certainly hopes so.
11th November 2011
Live: Calvin Harris @ Warehouse Project
Japanese Popstars, Felix da Housecat and Calvin Harris prove once again why WHP is so damn popular.
8th November 2011
Live: The Answer @ Academy 3
They may have supported rock and roll legends AC/DC in the past but how are this Irish quartet faring in the present?
8th November 2011
Live: Volbeat @ Academy 2
Danish rockabilly quartet, Volbeat, more than make up for last year’s tour cancellations.
8th November 2011
Live: Alice Cooper @ The Apollo
63 year old Alice Cooper may be getting on a bit now but he’s certainly not giving up.
6th November 2011
Preview: Incubus @ Apollo
Californian rockers Incubus return to the UK this month following most recent album, If Not Now, When?
6th November 2011
Preview: Exit Ten @ Moho Live
Exit Ten are receiving sterling reviews for 2nd album Give Me Infinity left, right and centre but how will the new tracks fare live?
28th October 2011
Live: The Wombats @ Apollo
The Wombats have managed to stand the test of time and tonight’s gig proves exactly why they are so popular.
28th October 2011
Album: Girls – Father, Son, Holy Ghost
Second album from indie rock band Girls continues to channel the 60’s sunshine pop of Roy Orbison and the Beach Boys.