Lake Komo have certainly made a name for themselves over the past 3 years. Originally hailing from Lancaster, the quartet have relocated to Manchester and are already making waves in the Northern music scene. 2016 […]
In the Middle with Sorority Noise
In the back of The Key Club, there is a room of concrete walls and nauseating, sterile lighting, in which three garden chairs had been haphazardly placed in the centre of the room, directly under […]
The Goo Goo Dolls @ O2 Academy, 09/10/16
The Goo Goo Dolls are a band considered by many to be rock legends, having released 11 studio albums and 30 singles including the massive hit ‘Iris’ over the course of their 30 year career. […]
Blossoms @ Leeds Beckett Union, 05/10/16
The shuddering bass of Kanye Wests ‘Black Skinhead’ announced Blossoms’ arrival on stage. The energy in the room was contagious, almost as if the crowd could sense they were in for a good time. Without […]
Chart – Frankie’s Picks
Jamie xx re-work ft. The xx — You Got The Love This song is no newcomer to remixes and covers, but The xx manage to add something new to it with their version. Not a new re-work […]
In The Middle’s Hidden Gems- Lauren Rycroft and Cara Hammond @ 360 Club, 06/10/16
As far as undiscovered music goes, finding a truly new talent is as rare as getting struck by lightning. To find two in one night then, is like winning the lottery without buying a ticket. […]
The Kills @ Leeds Beckett Student Union, 01/10/16
I decided to see The Kills on a whim in July after finding an old song of their’s on Spotify. I had heard some of their new songs on the radio, but knew little of a band who’s two members had been performing […]
Let Them Eat Chaos by Kate Tempest
South-East London wordsmith Kate Tempest returns for her anticipated follow-up to 2014’s acclaimed and Mercury Prize nominated Everybody Down. Her musical debut caught the attention of many with its very delicate stylistic balance between hip-hop […]
Bishop Nehru @ Headrow House, 05/10/16
Bishop Nehru’s set was preceded by a grime duo trying far too hard to sound like Dizzee Rascal, and unfortunately, they failed to get the crowd of about 25 people sufficiently hyped for Nehru’s entrance. […]
In the Middle with Blossoms
Blossoms are a five piece indie-pop band originating from Stockport in greater Manchester. Consisting of Tom Ogden (lead vocals, guitar), Joe Donovan (drums), Charlie Salt (bass, vocals), Josh Dewhurst (lead guitar, percussion) and Myles Kellock […]
Don’t Let the Kids Win by Julia Jacklin
Jacklin may hail from New South Wales, Australia, but Don’t Let The Kids Win is pure Americana. Her debut record is full of nostalgia and self-reflection, with reverb-heavy guitars and relaxed rhythms creating a hazy […]
Stephen Steinbrink @ Headrow House, 03/10/16
On first arrival at Headrow House, I began to wonder whether I had gotten the venue wrong as only about ten other people were present in the ‘events room’ where Stephen Steinbrink was set to […]