REVIEW: The Heartbreaks - The Joiners, Southampton

by Matt Richardson 9. May 2012 14:08
As a music listener, I've been interested in The Heartbreaks ' music for quite some time, and I eventually managed to catch them live for the first time two weeks ago when they arrived at Rough Trade East in their big 'Funtimes' red bus for Record Store Day. Straight after their three song acousti... [More]

More acts announced + HMV's Next Big Thing to join The Great Escape 2011 - 12th-14th May 2011

by Stella Man 3. March 2011 18:43
  More names confirmed for the year's official start to the festival season include London's electro rapper, Example.  The name behind last year's memorable 'Kickstarts' from the album, 'Won't Go Quietly'.  And with talk of his third album on the horizon, ready for s... [More]

The Great Escape festival on 12th-14th May 2011 - line up so far + Super Early Bird tickets £35 until 15th Feb

by Stella Man 26. January 2011 17:55
Brighton's, The Great Escape is to kick off the festival season between the 12th-14th May with its mixture of current musical talent and its array of emerging new artists.  And what better way to enjoy it then to take advantage of the Super Early Bird 3 Day Festival tickets&nbs... [More]

REVIEW: Carl Barat, The Heartbreaks and Swimming @ Leeds, Cockpit 22 October 2010

by Lucy Howell 23. October 2010 17:53
With people turning up well before doors even opened and crazed fans trying to get in around the back, it was obvious tonight was going to be a great show.  The lights are dimmed and the music turned down, then The Cockpit crowd welcome quirky quintet Swimming on stage. At first glance, it lo... [More]

INTERVIEW: The Heartbreaks @ The Cockpit, Leeds

by Lucy Howell 21. October 2010 20:39
Before their set at The Cockpit, Leeds, I got the chance to talk to four upcoming, talented musicians that go by the name of The Heartbreaks. The band, originally from the seaside town of Morecambe, are currently touring with Carl Barat and will also play at NME Weekender thi... [More]

The Heartbreaks To Support Carl Barat On Tour. Kicks Off Today!

by Lucy Howell 15. October 2010 11:55
“Elegantly British seven-inch pop a machete-cut ahead of the pack and they’ve got the tunes in spades” NME“Achingly beautiful” Independent“Matthew sings like an expelled angel. The one kicked out into the wilderness, unloved but full of emotion” Steve Lama... [More]

Salford Lads Club And Tim Burgess Join Forces For Topman CTRL

by Gig Junkie 1. October 2010 12:48
The iconic Salford Lads’ Club is a home away from home, not just a venue but also a Mecca for the kings and queens of the North’s music scene. Now, the venue and the legendary Charlatans front man, Tim Burgess, have come together to take control of www.topmanctrl.com throughout Octob... [More]

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