Liam Gallagher w/ Cast & Villanelle – Manchester Co-op Live: Live Review
Liam Gallagher concludes his celebratory run of shows in honour of Oasis’ 1994 debut, Definitely Maybe. We were there.
Dominic Walsh
Dominic has written about music for several years for various outlets including Louder Than War magazine, The Sludgelord, Manchester Evening News and Cultural Bulletin.
The Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review
The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer roll into the plush new confines of Co-op live for a celebratory night of alt-rock.
Gary Numan – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Gary Numan is celebrating 45 years of Replicas and The Pleasure Principle. We are in Manchester for the first of three nights at the O2 Ritz.
Oi! The Album – Various Artists: Album Review
The very first Oi! compilation album – originally released in 1980 – gets a welcome re-issue on vinyl for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Orbital – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Orbital brings their celebration of their landmark Green and Brown albums…in full. A special night of transcendental musical love is in store.
Arð – Untouched By Fire: Album Review
Arð make their return with the follow up to 2022’s Take Up My Bones. Untouched By Fire is another epic collection of monastic doom hymns.
Julia Holter – Something In The Room She Moves: Album Review
Julia Holter releases album number six in the form of Something In The Room She Moves. The New York polymath showcases many sides to the creative spectrum.
Enthroned – Hadean: Album Review
Enthroned recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. Dissonance / Cherry Red have collated the bands early recordings into one 5CD set.
sunn O))) w/ Jesse Sykes – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
sunn o))) return to Manchester in their Shoshin (初心) Duo form. Shoshin being the Buddhist concept of learning with a “beginner’s mind,” surrendering preconceived notions in favour of openness and radical zeal.
Liam Gallagher & John Squire w/ Jake Bugg / Dillon Squire – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
Liam Gallagher and John Squire bring their new album to home turf. Jake Bugg offers support as well as a slot from Squire Jr, Dillon.
Orbit Culture w/ Defects – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Orbit Culture continue their quest for world domination with an electric show in Manchester.
Cast w/Woo – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Scouse stalwarts bang their drum; Love Is The Call from legendary indie rockers, Cast.
Bruce Dickinson – The Mandrake Project: Album Review
Bruce Dickinson partners up once again with Roy Z to deliver his first solo record in nearly two decades.
Black Metal Album Release All Dayer – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Reaper Agency pull the proverbial rabbit out of the hat once more with an incredible line up of extreme bands.
IDLES – TANGK: Album Review
Album number 5 from one of the UK’s most important bands; IDLES. Where does TANGK rank?