The Lemon Twigs release another highly accomplished album in quick succession before embarking on an epic tour later in the year. Another slice of McCartneys DNA or not?
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An appreciation of Steve Albini by John Robb
From my band membranes recording with Steve in 1986 to interviewing him many times : an appreciation of his talent and his true soul plus in depth recent interview . louderthanwar.com/an-appreciatio… via Louder Than War

Really sad news about Steve Albini. He was not only a great recorder of sound, brilliant musician and innovator but also a thoughtful and kind soul who defied his more dangerous early image as he explained to me in this recent interview youtu.be/wA2tkUvtsJ8?si…

Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music – Book Review by Victoria Love Rainbow

“Hired Guns.. exemplifies female artists’ challenges and triumphs in the music industry and the importance of finding a supportive and appreciative audience.”

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Steve Albini RIP ‘shocked to hear of death of friend and brilliant musician’ louderthanwar.com/steve-albini-r… via Louder Than War

The Princes of Northern Pop Take That return for a residency at The AO Arena, MK Bennett attends the first night of its run to see if they still rule the roost (or the world).

📸 Melanie Smith

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The Mysterines release video for new track Sink Ya Teeth louderthanwar.com/the-mysterines… via Louder Than War Wayne Carey john robb Nigel Carr the mysterines DawBell

Douglas Dare: Omni - Album Review louderthanwar.com/douglas-dare-o… via Louder Than War Wayne Carey john robb Nigel Carr Douglas Dare Erased Tapes

Tonight on Louder Than War Radio s2.radio.co/sab795a38d/lis…
7pm — The Pub Jukebox Show with John Hayhurst
9pm — Where’s Me Jumper Dermot DEFAOITE (Dermot)
11pm — Breaking Glass with Audrey Golden

Fast Blood: Sunny Blunts - Album Review louderthanwar.com/fast-blood-sun… via Louder Than War Wayne Carey john robb Nigel Carr Andy's Music Reviews

The new long player from Proud City Fathers is a punchy offering in the tradition of anarcho-punk with shades of Killing Joke in the seething vocal delivery.

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Girls In Synthesis: Sublimation – Album Review & Interview louderthanwar.com/girls-in-synth…

Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music - Book Review
'Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music details the music journey of ten prominent female musicians'
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Bambie Thug reviewed in LTW in 2022!
Cassyette / Bambie Thug / Alien Blaze: Deaf Institute, Manchester - live review #BambieThug louderthanwar.com/cassyette-bamb… via Louder Than War

Johny Brown is Unwell. (plus Band of Holy Joy frontman interview) louderthanwar.com/johny-brown-is… via Louder Than War

Nubiyan Twist: Find Your Flame - Album Review
'perfectly showcases the nine-piece band’s versatility as they skip effortlessly from jazz and soul through R&B to Afrobeat'
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The new print run of my 'The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth' takes the book to 25 000 copies! German and Italian editions soon!
Meanwhile you can order the book from membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/the-art-…

We promised you a top programme for #Louder2024 & here's another fabulous even to whet your appetites for our #MusicLitFest weekend in #Manchester !
Join Katy Lironi in conversation Sat 16 Nov, 2:15pm INNSiDE UK
What a treat in store for sure!
Tickets/info: tinyurl.com/267kx2n5

LISTEN! Immersion with Cubzoa new single 'a perfect slice of blissful post-punk future pop from Colin Newman (Wire) and Malka Spigel (Minimal Compact) and friends
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Author and musician john robb on his new spoken word tour, discovering Nirvana, that Oasis fight, his thoughts on The 1975's Matty Healy, having an unreleased single by Fontaines D.C., and how the good will always out for new bands

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