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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The Mouse Outfit The Mouse Outfit are a Hip Hop production team and live band from Manchester. They have been releasing a steady stream of new singles throughout 2020/21 (produced by Chini & Metrodome) and are back on tour post Lockdown with an 8 piece live band. The Mouse Outfit released their third album ‘Jagged Tooth Crook’ in May 2018. Part hip hop production team / part live band / part ever growing collective of musicians and vocalists based in […]

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Captain Of The Lost Waves The Captain is a troubadour, storyteller and free thinking renegade.  His musical offerings are inspired by the great songwriters and philosophers of yesteryear.  This is visceral music for the mind and body, full of dreamy verses, life affirming choruses and sheer audacity. Where melodic invention meets alternative folk, progressive, world and ambient sounds. He is not just the figurehead of his musical vessel, he’s ringmaster, bard, master of ceremonies and sage. There’s far more to […]

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Menstrual Cramps Formed in a broken bedroom in Bristol, on the verge of homelessness, and rife with anger, The Menstrual Cramps were born. Politics on the brain and injustices surrounding them, they jumped ship to a dive in London and recorded their debut album ‘We’re Not Ovaryacting’ on distorted acoustic guitars, calling on the world to ‘Save the Badgers’, and ‘Cull the Tories’. Their debut music video for ‘My Bush Ain’t Ur Business’ was removed from YouTube after some trolls […]

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