2010

by Adam Gee 8. February 2010 15:39

On a bitterly cold February night I find myself at one of Manchester's oldest and most iconic music venues waiting with great anticipation to see one of the most promising British acts of last decade and judging from the crowd here tonight, a near sell-out, it would seem I am not the only person to ... [More]

Tags: the sunshine underground, manchester, the ritz, the music, the kaiser cheifs, the pigeon detectives, leeds, oasis, the jam

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White Lies announce second Manchester date!

by Adam Gee 5. February 2010 12:17

Due of phenomenal demand White Lies have announced a 2nd date at the newly opened Peter Hook owned and run Manchester venue, Fac 251 – the Factory. The band have announced a second gig on the 14th Febuary following phenominal sales for first date on February 13th sold-out within minutes as... [More]

Tags: white lies, fac251, manchester, valentines day, q, mojo

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F**k You We Won't Do What You Tell Us! (Mr Cowell)

by Adam Gee 20. December 2009 20:05

It's now official, Rage Against The Machine hold the 2009 Christmas number one slot! Aside from being a great day for music in general we also now have a free Rage gig to look forward to in 2010! (Even if getting tickets maight be easier said than done). Personally, this is the first time i've paid... [More]

Tags: rage against the machine, christmas, x factor, gigs

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Review - Har Mar Superstar - The Ruby Lounge, Manchester - 7/12/2009

by Adam Gee 10. December 2009 19:57

Does anyone remember those legendary Vladivar vodka adverts? If so then there’s a very good chance you’ve heard of Har Mar Superstar. Har Mar aka Sean Tillman is a man of many talents who tonight is showcasing his musical talent for the beautiful people of Manchester. Har Mar ... [More]

Tags: har mar superstar, the ruby lounge, vladivar vodka, jd, gigs, manchester

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Field Music Announce New Shows Including Biggest Show To Date!

by Adam Gee 10. December 2009 12:24

The brilliant Field Music have announced shows for 2010 including their biggest headline show to date at London’s Scala on 3 March 2010. The Sunderland four piece, led by brothers Peter and David Brewis, will be playing a wealth of songs from their new double album Field Music... [More]

Tags: field music, tour, sunderland, school of language, the week that was

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Review - Olly The Octopus - A Call To Arms For Hippies

by Adam Gee 28. November 2009 20:10

Olly The Octopus is an artist who has made many headlines over the years, be it for his performence outside the Bank of England during the G20 sumit or his infiltration of the UK HQ of the church of Scientology. Olly has now chosen to help out MAP (Medical Aid for Palentinians) with the release of... [More]

Tags: olly the octopus, frank turner, folk, map, christmas

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Review - Sarah Class- A New Dawn

by Adam Gee 26. November 2009 15:44

Sarah Class is name already well known in the world of classical music and has already enjoyed success as a film composer and classical artist. Having been nominated for and Emmy and BRIT award for Best Classical Album she now makes her first venture into the mainstream with her debut EP A New Daw... [More]

Tags: sarah class, a new dawn, classical, brit, emmy

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Mumford and Sons Announce Spring UK Tour!

by Adam Gee 26. November 2009 13:47

After the overwhelming success of their debut single 'Little Lion Man' British folk rockers Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce details of a new UK tour for 2010. The shows in March will be the band’s biggest headline shows to date, and includes a night at Shepherd's Bush Empire... [More]

Tags: mumford & sons, folk, chart, tour, sigh no more

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Review - Field Music - The Deaf Institute, Manchester - 19/11/09

by Adam Gee 26. November 2009 00:50

Having heard so many good things about Field Music I figured they were a band I had to see. After making my way through a wet and windy Manchester I find myself stood in the hall of The Deaf Institute, a venue I have never before visited, surrounded by an almost sold-out crowd anticipating new ... [More]

Tags: field music, gigs, the deaf institute, nme

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Olly the Octopus Charity Christmas Single

by Adam Gee 10. November 2009 13:55

It would be wrong to refer the Olly the Octopus as a protest singer, and he himself would tell you that this is not what he is. Olly is a political commentator and is one of the main voices at the front of the new breed of socially conscious folk singers. Olly's debut single ‘A Call To... [More]

Tags: olly the octopus, charity, christmas, map

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