Anybody who has seen GOLDFRAPP live would not hesitate to say that Alison Goldfrapp has the voice of a goddess. With an amazing vocal range, from the huskier depths to the operatic highs, she’s excellent live and it’s no wonder that their Salford show is a massive sell-out. Continue reading GOLDFRAPP storm The Lowry →

Saffron Sprackling, of ‘90s Britpop band REPUBLICA, is still to this day recognised as one of the most enigmatic and iconic lead singers to ever hit a stage. She’s back with her band and on tour, supporting Liverpool’s SPACE. Continue reading REPUBLICA: back to smash Manchester →

Taylor Momsen is in town. The 20 year-old American actress (Gossip Girl) and lead singer of THE PRETTY RECKLESS is promoting her storming new album Going To Hell, and tonight she’s opening for FALL OUT BOY. While TPR are renowned for delivering stellar live performances, with Momsen often letting rip with her eye-opening outfits and brilliant vocals, occasionally bringing members of the audience onstage for some music-backed gyrating, FOB are notorious for not delivering live, and so it’s with much noted irony and personal frustration that TPR are not headlining tonight. Continue reading THE PRETTY RECKLESS: Going to hell in the UK →

On Wednesday 9 April 2014, RED BALLOON MUSIC and SHATTERJAPAN will present DELOOZE and THE WITCH HUNT, two brilliant British bands who have been carefully selected to co-headline this intimate live show at the legendary CASTLE HOTEL in Manchester. Continue reading DELOOZE and THE WITCH HUNT co-headline ECLECTICA preview →

Louisa Osborn and Chris Mulligan make up THE WITCH HUNT, what we believe to be one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the UK in recent years. Now having acquired drummer Ste Anderson, the band’s sound is bursting at the seams, allowing singer Louisa to be unleashed as the front lady whose haunting vocals are piercing to the soul and whose words won’t let you leave the venue without feeling just a little bit rattled. Continue reading THE WITCH HUNT burn intensity at Leeds Brudenell →

It’s International Women’s Day, and what better way to celebrate than to witness one of the world’s best living all-female bands smash a stage. Here at the sold-out Manchester Academy, the room is packed to the rafters with many a HAIM fan, as drummer Dash Hutton finally gets the show on the road after a lengthy wait. Continue reading Falling for HAIM in Manchester →