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Top 10 Gigs in Seventies Manchester that shaped my guitar style – by Billy...
Billy Duffy : photo Mick PeekBilly Duffy’10 Gigs in Seventies Manchester that shaped my guitar style’. Billy Duffy has just released his own signature model Gretsch White Falcon and you can find out...
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An Interview With Arturo Bassick (The Lurkers, 999) Punk Legend
As the face of Nottingham has changed over the years, Foremans Bar has remained consistent; an independently run punk bar keeping the spirit of punk alive. But it is only this year that it has made the...
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Black Roots: On The Ground In Dub – album review
Black Roots – On The Ground In Dub (Sugar Shack Records/Nubian) Records CD/DL 4 March 2013 Reggae legends, Black Roots released a dub version of last years On The Ground album. Paul Scott-Bates likes a...
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November 5, Evil Blizzard, The Stalagmites: Manchester Roadhouse – live review
Evil Blizzard : photo John RobbNovember 5, Evil Blizzard & The Stalagmites Manchester Roadhouse Feb 2013Tonight was the first of a series of occasional Louder Than War nights showcasing new bands...
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Actress Joanna Pickering- actress, model and legend- a fascinating and wild...
I recently watched a TV drama over the Festive Period, called ‘The Girl’, all about Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock, and his terrible abuse of a young, vulnerable actress. He basically...
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Ade Edmondson announces return of The Bad Shepherds with new album and UK tour
The Bad Shepherds announce new album and UK tourAdrian Edmondson, Troy Donockley and Andy Dinan have announced the return of their fabulous folk-punk 3-piece, The Bad Shepherds, with a new album and...
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Jake Burns from Stiff Little Fingers interview by Dave Jennings
Louder Than War’s Dave Jennings has been a fan of the brilliant Stiff Little Fingers for 33 years and Iconic front-man Jake Burns took time out from preparing for their tour in his Chicago base to...
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Caitlin Rose: Manchester Ruby Lounge – live review
Caitlin RoseManchester Ruby LoungeFriday 1st March 2013Caitlin Rose released her second album The Stand In last week. David Brown from Louder Than War caught up with her sold-out show at Manchester’s...
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The History of Apple Pie: Brighton – live review
The History Of Apple Pie, Entertainment, Hot Glass Green Door Store, Brighton 15th Feb. 2013Not all that long ago, LTW reviewed The History of Apple Pie’s new album of noisy, 90′s alternative rock. Our...
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David Bowie : The Next Day : album review
David Bowie The Next Dayalbum review4/5 David Bowie. My first true musical hero. Close behind comes the raw brutality of Iggy Pop and the drugged-up street cool of Lou Reed; my other two main idols...
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Exit Calm – The Deaf Institute
Since the very first moment I heard Exit Calm, making one of their live shows wasn’t a matter of ‘if’ but when, and though maybe a bit slow on picking up on the band I realised on the way to...
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New Band of the Day – Kagoule
Three seventeen year olds making seriously cool excellent music, our new band of the day is Kagoule, and this is why we think you should be listening to them.Kagoule are a three piece from Nottingham....
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“The Girl” – An interview With Actress Joanna Pickering
I recently watched a TV drama over the Festive Period, called ‘The Girl’, all about Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock, and his terrible abuse of a young, vulnerable actress. He basically terrorised her...
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Marathon Man…looking for a soundtrack Pt 2
Marathon Man…looking for a soundtrack Pt 2LTW contributor Andy Johnson is currently in training preparing himself for the forthcoming Greater Manchester Marathon; in a previous LTW piece (Marathon Pt...
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Joseph Coward Interview by Roisin Kelleher
Joseph Coward, 21, creates poetic, thought-provoking pop. As his latest single is released Louder Than War’s Roisin Kelleher talks to him about his music, his plans for the future and more.Joseph...
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Clint Boon ITV Interview About Hectors Fund
ITV news recently ran a touching TV interview with Inspiral Carpets Clint Boon and his wife Charlie as they talked about the loss of their daughter last year, baby ‘Luna Bliss’ who passed away at just...
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‘Babes with Blades The Movie:Flower of Sarnia’ steampunk martial arts film...
‘Babes with Blades The Movie:Flower of Sarnia’ is a Steampunk styled martial arts film featuring the UKs top female martial artists as well as LTW boss John Robb who plays a baddie in blistering...
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Suede: London, Barfly – live review!
Suede London, Barfly 4th March 2013 What a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, as they attempted to drum up interest in their greatest hits compilation, coming cold on the achilles heels of their...
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Glam! The Performance of Style – exhibition review
Nan GoldinKenny putting on make-up, Boston 1973 (Cibachrome print)Glam! – The Performance of Style Tate Liverpool; 8 February-12 May 2013 Curated by Darren PihTate Liverpool exhibition attempts to...
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Tears For Annie Interview Plus New Video Premiere
The exciting Tears For Annie speak out for the first time to Louder Than War about their debut EP & what’s been keeping her busy! We also have a premiere on their new video.Louder Than War: How has...
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