This week sees Caulbearers, one of Manchester’s most progressive music outfits, release their much anticipated debut E.P. Tim Hunt meets their front man Damien Mahoney to find out all about it.
Gig-goers at Sounds From The Other City (SFTOC) enjoyed one elusive guest not often present on Salford bank holidays; clear skies and sunshine. Now Then Manchesters’ Ian Pennington tells us more about Salford’s sun soaked festival.
While there may be lots of club nights at the moment bringing both big name and up-and-coming DJs to Manchester only one of them lets you vote on who you get to see, agree a price and then see them in a small intimate venue with great sound. Ben Lear talks to Secret Wars organiser […]
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation (IAFB) in Manchester played host to several musical events over the festive period. Mohsin Iqbal went along to hear an original intepretation of traditional themes.
Local human rights charity RAPAR and writers group Commonword Press will be hosting an evening in celebration of American singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson on Wednesday 10 November.
The ethereal soundscape of Brian Eno’s 1983 ambient album Apollo: Atmospheres and Landscapes was brought to life by Icebreaker last Wednesday, as the the Royal Northern College of Music hosted a one-off performance as part of the Manchester Science Festival.
Manchester’s music scene does not start and end at the doors of its bars and clubs. Beyond the bright lights of the city and a million miles away from the overly policed Warehouse Project and bland commercialism of Deansgate Locks exists a vibrant, authentic alternative.
