SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

On Repeat: Yuck – Yuck

February 21, 2011

Yuck release their heavily hyped debut album today, here’s what we think…

NEWS: LA hardcore band Letlive. storm through the North

February 16, 2011

LA’s fiery metal band Letlive. will be releasing their latest album ‘Fake History’ on April 11 but before that gets here, they can be…

Culture: Apotheca Bar Manchester

February 15, 2011

We chat to the award winning bar manager Charlene Holt on Manchester’s cocktail scene and what it’s like working at Apotheca: the coolest cocktail bar in town…

NEWS: Dutch Uncles announce details of their debut album ‘Cadenza’

February 15, 2011

Manchester indie outfit Dutch Uncles announce details of their forthcoming debut album entitled ‘Cadenza’ due for release April 25th. However, this technically isn’t the…

Events: Thirsty Scholar and Manchester bands raise money for charity

February 13, 2011

Have a good time for a good cause with this special gig at Manchester’s Thirsty Scholar pub, set up to raise cash for Marie…

NEWS: Gruff Rhys kicks off first tour in 3 years with launch party at Blackpool hotel

February 10, 2011

Welsh musician Gruff Rhys is set to mark the release of his new solo album Hotel Shampoo by commandeering Blackpool’s Gresham Hotel for a…