Manchester-based musical craftsman Marc Rigelsford, or as he’s become better known, Magic Arm, will be heading around the country to tour material from his upcoming LP - 'Images Rolling'. This new album, that follows 2009’s debut album 'Make Lists Do Something', was inspired after moving house. “I didn't think about recording at home until the new house began to empty as people moved out,” he reveals. “But I was slowly introduced to the perfect studio... houses have windows, studios don't. There’s something inspiring about being able to... Read more »
NN LIVE: BEATY HEART, Plus The Red Suns, Dave Fidler & The Corvettes, Scott Lloyd
March 27th, 2013 
SimonButcher After a sold out ‘I was there when…’ gig at Trof Fallowfield with Dead Sons earlier this month we’re returning in April with the futuristic pop of Beaty Heart. They’re incredible, carnival rhythms, Animal Collective ‘Merriweather Post Pavilion’ style experimentation with playful percussion and catchy hooks swirling in a haze of reverb. We don’t call bands incredible for the sake of it. We mean it. These guys have already toured with The Rapture and Peace, so come and check them out! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWOXyxfhYSc The London based video and... Read more »
NEWS: Courteeners To Play Two Nights At Castlefield Bowl In July
March 26th, 2013 SimonBland The Courteeners have announced plans for two outdoor shows at Castlefield Bowl in good old Manchester. The band have pencilled in these back-to-back gigs for the 5th and 6th of July, with tickets due to go on sale on Thursday 28th March at 9am sharp. Having just finished their biggest UK tour to date, the band seemingly can’t get enough of playing to huge congregations. Castlefield Bowl holds around 8,000 fans and with their latest album Anna pushing them further and further into ‘arena band’... Read more »
NEWS: More Acts Announced For Live At Leeds 2013
March 25th, 2013 SimonBland More acts have today been announced for the increasingly ace looking Live At Leeds Festival 2013. Bands like The Strypes, Black Moth, Wet Nuns and Manchester’s own Swiss Lips will join the likes of Everything Everything, Dutch Uncles, Peace, Swim Deep and The 1975 for this three day event due to kick off on May 3rd. Of course, the above is just a taster of the action on offer. Live At Leeds aims to showcase the best up and coming acts alongside some more mainstream... Read more »
The Stone Roses: Made Of Stone Doc Gets Manchester Premier With Band
March 21st, 2013 SimonBland Manc legends The Stone Roses have been pretty busy since their reformation last year. Lucky for us, This Is England mastermind and ace Brit director Shane Meadows was there to capture their monumental return in all its Northern glory. Today, we've finally received word that his hotly tipped documentary The Stone Roses: Made of Stone will make its worldwide debut in the heart of Manchester on May 30th. The choice to unveil this no-holds-bar rockumentary in our Northern capital feels rather apt - it's a Northern no-brainer and the... Read more »
