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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.