Musical goings on from Manchester. This is a [pretty much] daily updated version of the fanzine, with news, releases, gig listings, new bands, videos, and whatever else might occur.

Wednesday, 9 April 2008

Special Holloways Show

The Holloways will be doing a special one off show at Trof the Deaf Institute (the new trof) on Wednesday 30th April. Only £5 to get in.

Does It Offend You, Yeah? Album

You can listen to the debut album, 'You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into' on their myspace for a limited time - it's a try before you buy.
I also forgot to mention that you can 'Offend A Friend' on their website in order to get a free download of 'We Are Rockstars'. Go here!

Star In Teenagers' Video

The Teenagers want you to be in the video for new single, Feeling Better (on their myspace). You have to film yourself singing along to the song - the whole song - and send it to theteenagers@gmail.com. It sounds very Feeder - Just A Day, so perhaps do something different to them. The band suggest you "dance, play guitar, bass, drums, play anything, write the teenagers on your body, have fun".

Tuesday, 8 April 2008

Courteeners Bonus Tracks

If you download The Courteeners' debut album, St Jude, from iTunes you get four bonus live tracks :)

Bromhead's Detective Work

Bromhead's Jacket have announced three secret gigs on Thursday 1st May, Monday 5th May and Thursday 8th May. But, in keeping with the secrecy, they are neglecting to reveal where they will be taking place. Apparently with a bit of detective work you can figure it out, as clues will be posted on their forums...
Let us know if you figure it out.

Interview The Futureheads

The old "send in your questions" interview seems to be being taken to strange new places. You can post a video of yourself asking Barry and Ross of The Futureheads a question on YouTube, and in return they will send you a video of themselves responding. Post them alongside this video: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9xvddnpv4Q)




Early Gig Announcements

The Rascals - Tuesday 3rd June - Club Academy
The Automatic - Saturday 14th June - Academy 2 (on sale Wednesday)
James - Friday 19th December - Central (G-Mex) (on sale 25th April, 10am)


You can also register for Glastonbury tickets again, due to unusually low demand, from here. The instructions are pretty clear really.

Monday, 7 April 2008

New Releases

Singles
Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You
Blah Blah Blah - Death To The Indie Disco (7”) [Limited]
Blood Red Shoes - Say Something Say Anything
iForward Russia! - Breaking Standing
Future Of The Left – Manchasm (7”)
Jose Gonzalez - Killing For Love (7”) [Limited]
Little Ones - Terry Tales & Fallen Gates (EP)
Metronomy – My Heart Rate Rapid (12”)
Soulja Boy feat Arab – Yahhh!
The White Stripes – Conquista (Version En Castellano)/(Version Acustica De Mariachi)


Albums
Anti-Flag - The Bright Lights Of America
The Courteeners – St Jude
Dead Child – Attack
James – Hey Ma
The Long Blondes – Couples
Nine Inch Nails - Ghosts I-IV
Rolling Stones - Shine A Light
Tapes 'N Tapes - Walk It Off
Was (Not Was) – Boo!