Glastonbury FestivalPilton, Somerset25-29th June 2025 Mark Muldoon presents his absolutely fictional Glastonbury awards ceremony, whilst discussing Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, Pulp, The 1975, Beth Gibbons, Wolf Alice, Taskmaster and much more. Welcome to The Worthys, Glastonbury Festival’s very own award ceremony. If the Oscars are the pinnacle of the film calendar…
Leftfield and other adventures Glastonbury 2025 Taking time in between the bands he’s compering on Billy Bragg’s Leftfield stage, John Robb celebrates the stage ‘united through song and voice’ and also does some wandering around the site.. Glastonbury is in a unique position, being so high-profile that it has become the…
Light of Eternity founded 2023 by members Big Paul Ferguson (Killing Joke, BPF), Fred Shreck (The Ancients)& Guitarist Pauly Williams has announced a European tour of his new band Light Of Eternity. Their album is a brilliant heavy duty workout and these gigs will be pretty special. A Plea From Louder…
Motörhead – Manticore Tapes 2LP | LP | CD | DL Out Now A “lost album” by Motörhead sits neatly between the band’s 1977 self titled debut album and On Parole, which was recorded before it. Nathan Brown says fans of early Motörhead will löve it. Billed as a lost album,…
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…