Robyn HitchcockThe Golden Hinde, London 30th June 2025 Still one of England’s best-kept musical secrets after half a century on the road, the singular Robyn Hitchcock docks around the clock, bringing his bucolic psychedelia for a mini-residency on The Golden Hinde. Steve Morgan clambers eagerly aboard There are gigs, and there…
Japanese BreakfastManchester Academy29th June 2025 Korean-American musician Michelle Zauner, aka Japanese Breakfast, brought her distinctive mix of indie pop and subtle brilliance to Manchester Academy as part of her Melancholy Tour. She delivered a sharp, well-paced set that moved effortlessly between shimmering synth-driven highs and more introspective moments. You would sometimes…
Glastonbury FestivalWorthy Farm, Somerset25th-29th June 2025 There’s no festival commitment quite like Glastonbury, but would it once again live up to the weight of expectation as 200,000 people descended on Worthy Farm? Louder Than War’s Tom Parry was on hand to breathe in the vibes, with photographs by Jack Flynn. At…
Frank TurnerRetro, Manchester25th July 2025 Punk rock troubadour Frank Turner returns to his roots, taking to the stage at Manchester’s Retro to help raise funds for the venue following the recent announcement of their impending closure. Louder Than War’s Dave Beech was there. Most people are aware of the plight of…
Moss Side Sauna Club: MY WEIRD APPETITE (Steam Room) DL/Streaming Out Now Manchester newcomers Moss Side Sauna Club release the vibrant new single MY WEIRD APPETITE. A vivid synth led track, carried forward by a palpable indie energy, the track is an inventive, buoyant effort which captures commercial appeal and…
Autocamper: What Do You Do All Day? (Safe European Home/Slumberland) All Formats Available Released 11th July Pre Order Here Autocamper, the hotly tipped Indie four piece deliver their debut album, What Do You Do All Day? after a series of self-released singles and several celebrated gigs. Way back in February 2023…
Autocamper: What Did You Do All Day? (Safe European Home/Slumberland) All Formats Available Released 11th July Pre Order Here Autocamper, the hotly tipped Indie four piece deliver their debut album, What Did You Do All Day? after a series of self-released singles and several celebrated gigs. Way back in February 2023…
Lana Del ReyAnfield, Liverpool28th June 2025 The world’s most idiosyncratic pop star marches to the beat of her own drum in Liverpool. Should Lana Del Rey be playing stadiums? There is probably a legitimate case to say that she shouldn’t; as somebody who has sometimes had an awkward, arm’s-length relationship with…
EF re-record and tour their debut album to celebrate it’s 20th Anniversary. Twenty years ago, four friends from Gothenburg came together with a shared love of post-rock to record a handful of CDrs that garnered the attention of the local scene, before building up a loyal following and releasing their debut…
Gina Birch is back on the scene with a blistering new album Trouble coming on the 11th July. Following on from her excellent debut solo album I Play My Bass Loud her theme remains the same. Just like her art and beliefs it’s and odd yet exhilarating listen which is what…