Manchester electro/alt-pop duo Tonica have revealed their debut song, the excellent slice of electro-pop Save Yourself (you can listen below). Formed off the back of the fantastic pop focused group Girl Friend, Tonica are Amory (singer, songwriter) and Sam (songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer). Tonica are keenly headed in an alternative electro-pop direction. They are fuelled by a…
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…
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…
Sunday 25 October – Lauren Aquilina – The Ruby Lounge After a whirlwind of self-releases and sold-out headline shows int the UK and US, Lauren Aquilina performs at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge following the release of her new EP Ocean (9 October). Tickets £9 plus booking fee. Tuesday 27 October – Femme – Gullivers One-woman creative powerhouse Femma…
We talk to the synth-pop geniuses ahead of their Ruby Lounge gig After a highly impressive performance at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in April in support of their EP Arrive Alone, Leave Alone and a stunning recent slot at the Castle, Manchester based synth-pop quartet Girl Friend are set to return to the Ruby Lounge on…
Wednesday 7 October – Johnny Marr – Albert Hall Manchester legend Johnny Marr performs a hometown show at the Albert Hall following a huge summer performing with The Who and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The Smiths’ guitarist continues to enjoy huge solo success with albums The Messenger and Playland whilst his live shows see him…
The sequins were out in full force at The Ruby Lounge as Manchester’s own Girl Friend took to the stage. With lead singer Amory and drummer Sam sporting shiny jackets and new recruit Eleanor looking glamourous in a golden sequin dress (guitarist and keyboard player Jake, however, appears to abstain from the shiny outfits), there…
Denai Moore – The Deaf Institute – Wednesday 8 April: Following two performances at Manchester’s Albert Hall, Denai Moore returns to the city for a headline show at the Deaf Institute. The artist who has worked alongside Plan B (who also co-produced her debut EP) and SBTRKT, brings her Lauren Hill, Bon Iver and Erykah Badu…
Manchester’s own Girl Friend have announced a run of UK tour dates which will see them performing at The Ruby Lounge on 11th April. The tour dates are set to come just weeks before their new EP Arrive Alone, Leave Alone which is due out on 27th April via Tri-Tone. Described as ‘honing in on…
