Manchester band False Advertising have released an EP of five remotely recorded covers – available only until 11.59GMT on Sunday. Proceeds from sales will help to raise money for struggling venues, musicians and live music professionals. [adrotate banner=”3″] The Ice Cream Sundays EP includes the tracks The Suburbs, Oblivion, Minerva, Erase and Rewind and Cheerleader. …
Manchester three-piece False Advertising will release their debut full length album Brainfreeze on 8 November, followed by a 10 date UK tour. The tour follows a busy summer which has seen the band tour with Jamie Lenman, headline shows across the country and appearance at Truck, Tramlines, The Great Escape, 200 Trees and more. [adrotate…
We pick out the best gigs to hit Manchester this week including Slow Readers Club, Thomas Rhett and Manchester’s own False Advertising.
Following the huge success of Saturday’s excellent Neighbourhood Festival, organisers SJM Concerts have announced that the event will return in 2017, taking place on 7 October. More than 100 artists and bands including the likes of Circa Waves, Twin Atlantic, Liam Fray, Ady Suleiman, False Advertising, Girl Friend and Lonely The Brave perform at some of…
Jodie Abacus Sunday 25 September – The Deaf Institute Currently putting the finishing touches to his debut album, Jodie Abacus (pictured) tours the UK (opening at Manchester’s Deaf Institute) blending disco-infused pop with soulful vocals. This summer, Jodie has supported Luara Mvula at her Somerset House performance, and appearing at numerous UK festivals including Secret…
Manchester’s new multi venue festival Neighbourhood Festival has announced its second wave of artists The event, which takes place on Saturday 8 October around Manchester city centre including at venues such as The Albert Hall, Sound Control and Gorilla and promises over 100 artists across 10 venues in 1 day had previously unveiled the likes…
Having caught False Advertising performing at the Deaf Institute before Christmas, it’s fair to say that I expected a high quality performance. It’s also fair to say that they delivered just that. Gullivers may be smaller as a venue and the crowd a couple of hundred lighter, but False Advertising still pack a punch. And…
Monday 22 February – Savages – Albert Hall Post-punk quartet Savages are back with a new album, Adore life, and a tour to boot, which seems them performing at Manchester’s Albert Hall. Bold, loud and intense. Support comes from Bo Ningen. Tickets £15. Tuesday 23 February – Upclose: Trumpet, Jazz and DJ – Gorilla Trumpet, jazz and DJ…
For False Advertising, it’s been a rapid rise on the Manchester music scene. In fact, they only played their first gig together in April. But since that first public outing, there has been no looking back – they have already released their debut album (an absolute stormer of an album it is too), garnered significant…
Liverpool three-piece Elevant have announced a run of dates for February 2016 which will find them performing alongside Manchester-based trio False Advertising at gigs in Manchester and Liverpool. The run of dates come as Elevant are set to release a new single on their own Elevant Music Limited imprint on the 5 February. Audience, the…
