Sum 41. Where to start? Pop punk wouldn’t be as it stands today without these Canadian misfits. They were one of the first bands to push the more raw side of pop punk into the mainstream with Fat Lip a still perfect example of how the genre should sound. It came from All Killer No Filler a very aptly named album. They had huge success in the early noughties with two great records and sell out world tours - even headlining the MEN. Album number three,... Read more »
NEWS: Villagers plan release date for new single, kick off summer tour in Leeds
April 8th, 2011 
SimonBland Fresh from their month long arena tour supporting Manchester band Elbow, Villagers are wasting no time in gearing up for their next UK trek. The Irish five-piece have announced they are to release The Pact (I’ll Be Your Fever) as the next single from their Mercury-nominated debut Becoming a Jackal. The track will be available digitally from May 23rd with the band kicking off their trail of summer dates on April 29th at Leeds Brundenell Social Club. Full tour details can be found below, tickets are on... Read more »
NEWS: Wild Beasts release new video ahead of UK tour
April 7th, 2011 SimonBland Kendal’s Wild Beasts have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Albatross’ taken from their upcoming third album Smother released on May 9th. The highly abstract and dreamlike nature of the new video, filmed in London by Dave Ma, reflects the intense and emotive nature of both the track and their new record. The band are gearing up to hit the road for a string of summer shows, including a special show at Leeds Brudenell Social Club, complete with a matinee performance. Tickets are on sale now. Tour... Read more »
Rockabilly trio Kitty, Daisy and Lewis to play Manchester and Leeds
April 6th, 2011 SimonBland Kitty Daisy and Lewis reveal plans for performances in Manchester and Leeds this June in support of their second album ‘Smoking in Heaven’ released on May 30th. The sibling trio, famous for their dextrous, multi instrumental live performances manage to re-invent a smorgasbord of musical genres. From body swinging 50’s rock’n’roll to county and Western blues, R&B and SKA, their distinctive sound has grabbed the attention of some high-profile admirers including Amy Winehouse, Chris Martin and Eagles of Death Metal to name just a few. Having opened... Read more »
Preview: Lykke Li @ Manchester Academy 2, 19th April
April 5th, 2011 SimonButcher Northern Noise will be interviewing Lykke Li ahead of her Manchester Academy 2 date, as well as bringing you live twitter updates, a photo gallery, and extensive review from the last night of her UK tour... Lykke Li turned heads when returning after a long absence with the opening single, Get Some. "I'm your prostitute, you goin get some," she sings with a new found self-assertion. This was far from being a delve into Christina Aguilera's Dirty territory though, with long time producer Bjorn Yttling... Read more »
