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Gecko Club and North Parade @ The Grace

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  • 20th October 2019

Hello, I’ve got another fab gig review for you! If you’re a fan of hoppy indie bands that makes you want to throw some shapes, then you’re in for an…

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North Parade and their upcoming London gig

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  • 29th September 201929th September 2019

In the lead up to their very exciting London gig at The Grace on October 19th, here is a guide to Birmingham (and now London-based) indie band North Parade. For…

Johnny Marr
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Johnny Marr explores the stars in ‘The Bright Parade’

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  • 10th August 2019

After a brilliant gig at the Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday, Manchester rock icon Johnny Marr has dropped a new single called ‘The Bright Parade’. This follows on from his eco-disco…

The light that never went out: Johnny Marr at the O2 Institute, Birmingham
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The light that never went out: Johnny Marr at the O2 Institute, Birmingham

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  • 6th November 20186th November 2018

Johnny Marr not only found fame through his unparalleled skill as a guitarist in the indie rock scene with The Smiths in the eighties, but his solo career has consistently…

Johnny Marr Call The Comet
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Album Review: “Call The Comet” by Johnny Marr

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  • 17th June 201817th June 2018

Johnny Marr stands on a stage of British rock legends. After his iconic spell as lead guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, the Manchester rocker has established a stellar solo…

Johnny Marr
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New Release Alert: “Hi Hello” by Johnny Marr

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  • 14th May 20185th August 2018

At the end of last week, Johnny Marr released the second single from Call the Comet, his upcoming album. In contrast to his last single, the cosmic “The Tracers,” “Hi Hello”…

Johnny Marr
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Song of the Week: “The Tracers” by Johnny Marr

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  • 11th April 201817th June 2018

From being the ex-lead guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, to collaborations with Hans Zimmer and Blondie, to his five-year gig as a solo artist, Johnny Marr is a rock…

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Goodbye NME!

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  • 9th March 20189th March 2018

The iconic NME (New Musical Express) sees it’s final print version hit the streets today, Friday 9th March 2018… 66 years after it first rolled off the presses in 1952….

Music of my week in pictures.
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25/11/17: The music of my week

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  • 28th November 201728th November 2017

Apologies for the music delay! As you all know, it has been a frantic but fantastic week for music, especially with the success of the epic Who Built the Moon? by…

Bigmouth Strikes Again: Morrissey’s “Low in High School”
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Bigmouth Strikes Again: Morrissey’s “Low in High School”

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  • 22nd November 201720th December 2017

Morrissey is back with more controversy, solitude and general disdain for the world around him. Low in High School contains not only chaotic songs of protest, but also projects the presence of observant…

Music I'm loving this week.
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10/11/2017: The music of my week

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  • 10th November 201716th November 2017

This week, I present 5 mellow gems from the 70’s and 80’s. I have left an absolute corker till the end. Enjoy the music! “La Vie en Rose” by Grace Jones…

20/10/2017: The music of my week
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20/10/2017: The music of my week

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  • 22nd October 201730th October 2017

This week is mostly a throwback. Hope you enjoy the music! “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John “Although I search myself, it’s always someone else…

Turn Back Time! 1970s New Wave & Punk

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