Ann Barrass takes in a conversation with punk artist Linder Sterling at the British Art Show 8 in Leeds.
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Ride – Liverpool Academy
25 years to the day of the release of the seminal Nowhere, Ride assemble in Liverpool to make some ears bleed once more. Resident shoegazer James “Reverb” Wilkes reports.
In Memorandum: The Cockpit, Leeds (1994 – 2014)
Just over a year ago, one of the most influential and renowned small venues in the UK closed their heavy metal mirror doors for good. Alex Coates mourns.
The Playlist – Celebrating The UK’s Sludge Doom Psych Horror Underground
Jamie Jones picks 10 of the best stoner doom sludge psych bands from the UK underground. BEWARE.
Wall Market Racketeers – How We Headlined Our Favourite Venue
Manchester’s Wall Market Racketeers have always dreamed of playing some of their city’s iconic venues. On Tuesday May 26 2015, they got the chance to do just that. Singer Alex Coates issues gritty dispatches from their rise, along with some tips for all struggling UK indie bands.
Praying To The Mantis – Experiments With Consciousness Pt. 1: Mind and Matter
The mysterious Leo Leo shares dispatches from his psychedelic journey to find himself, and to meet The Mantis.
Farewell To The Roadhouse
Since 1992, Manchester’s The Roadhouse has played host to some of the city’s best clubnights and gigs. Come June, this legendary venue will close its doors for good. James Wilkes remembers the good times.
Forever Young At The Nottingham Playhouse
Forever Young is a celebration of the redemptive qualities of music, theatre, and narcotics. Charlotte Tomlinson soaks up the positivity.