SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

CULTURE: Daniel Johnston: Story of an Artist, 11th Aug-7th Oct, Incognito Gallery, Manchester

August 5, 2011

Daniel Johnston brings his otherworldly art to the heart of Manchester…

NEWS: Laura Marling to tour UK Cathedrals, will play Manchester in October

August 5, 2011

Twice Mercury nominated artist Laura Marling returns to Manchester this October as part of a UK tour with a twist. The 21 year old…

INTERVIEW: Saoirse Ronan star of Studio Ghibli’s Arrietty

August 3, 2011

Studio Ghibli’s Arrietty can be found at The Cornerhouse Manchester this month. We talked to Arrietty herself Saoirse Ronan about her love of cartoons…

INTEVIEW: Two Gallants

August 2, 2011

We sit down with Two Gallants in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter to discuss their reunion, folk rock and how fans might have helped re-write some of their songs…

INTERVIEW: Alan Butterworth director of The Drummond Will. Released on DVD next week

August 2, 2011

The Drummond Will wowed fans at Sheffield’s Showroom Workstation last month. We talk to the man behind the camera Alan Butterworth about directing his dark debut…

LIVE: Two Gallants @ Night & Day Café, Manchester 22/7/11

July 30, 2011

Two Gallants reunite and return to Manchester. Here’s what you missed…