Ruff Trade Ruff Trade are a tropical explosion of Roots, Rock, Reggae born in 2016 on the cold northern streets of Manchester. Fronted by conscious brothers, Ryan & Christafari, the band very quickly became a local success and by 2017 Ruff Trade were recording their first E.P Urban Jungle, mastered at Abbey Rd Studios, London. Since 2017 Ruff Trade have gigged extensively across the UK, independently promoting their works and message. Ruff Trade have also worked with, and are rated […]

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The Dickies The Dickies are an American punk rock band formed in the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, in 1977. One of the longest tenured punk rock bands, they have been in continuous existence for over 40 years. They have consistently balanced catchy melodies, harmony vocals, and pop song structures, with a speedy punk guitar attack. This musical approach is paired with a humorous style and has been labelled “pop-punk” or “bubble-gum punk”. The band have sometimes been referred to […]

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The Vanities This Glasgow based band spit their acerbic snarl into snaps of disillusioned surf punk and scuzzy power pop songs with a reckless, chaotic live show to accompany. Opening for acts such as The Stranglers, The Buzzcocks and The Ruts. The youths have quickly garnered attention for their performances and tipped by Fred Perry to be ones to watch. Next Manchester gig: Wed 20th July @ Retro Tickets: CLICK HERE Check out:

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Forager Forager are Manchester’s newest offering of 21st century Grunge/Punk. The five-piece radiate manic energy that comes expertly drenched in classic 90s alternative aesthetics. The band’s 2020 release “Contact High” A five track, entirely DIY E.P. celebrating the strong bonds, support systems and friendships that Forager had found itself a part of within their fan base.  Forager’s latest single “The Worst Minute Of My Life” was released with great reception garnering the band their first spots on the coveted Spotify editorial […]

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Kelley Stoltz Kelley Stoltz stands alone. His eclectic and prolific output via legendary labels Sub Pop Records, Third Man Records and Castle Face Records has earned him undeniable support from press and fan alike – the words cult-following were coupled for this very artist. The talented and widely loved king of San Francisco’s psych-pop movement even holds the accolade of being a member of the revered Echo and The Bunnymen with whom he toured with for four years. Next Manchester […]

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Big Joe Bone “Big Joe Bone” (A.K.A. Danny Wilson) plays what he calls “Blues-Grass” music… a mix of Delta Blues, Bluegrass, Oldtime, Gospel and Hillbilly music utilizing his raspy vocals, hard driving harmonica rhythms, bottleneck slide guitar on steel bodied resonator guitars and lightning finger-picking skills on 5 string banjos…..all held together by a very heavy stomping boot! As well as playing songs from great Roots musicians like Son House, Dock Boggs, Bukka White, Flatt and Scruggs, Mississippi Fred McDowell, […]

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The Cold Stares Two guys from Evansville, Indiana (USA) playing their hearts out… What are so many fans finding in their music? Authenticity. A word that is frequently used in describing The Cold Stares, and frequently missing from modern music discussions. ‘We’re not just a blues band, or just a rock band, or anything other than who we are’, front man Chris Tapp says. Chris’ unique guitar rig, along with Mullin’s giant bass drum provides a visual and sonic landscape for the […]

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Witch of the East Even Marilyn Manson has a monster under his bed. Witch of the East is that Monster. A frontwoman who blatantly was born to be in the spotlight with lyric imagery rivaling that of the best horror movies. “Witch of the East has no limits, no compromises. It’s an honest interpretation of your surroundings. A harsh but beautiful world! Being free to say what you really mean! No matter who is listening”. Next Manchester gig: Sun 12th […]

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COOPS Not many rappers can boast that their first ever live performance was at London’s O2 Arena, supporting hip hop legend, Nas. Such was the talent of Coops, who at 23-years-old won Choice FM’s Breakthrough Competition, and the chance to perform alongside one of his formative influences. “I want to be inspired by the greats, rather than what’s current,” the North Londoner explains, citing Jay Z, A Tribe Called Quest and Eminem as other major inspirations. Throughout his late teens […]

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