Music
Music Review: Ray LaMontagne, Manchester Apollo
Never one for a grandiose entrance, Ray LaMontagne quietly wanders onto the Manchester Apollo stage before a hushed crowd, his face half-concealed under a brimmed hat.
Review: The Tiger Lillies, HOME, Manchester
The lights dim against the Mexican-themed backdrop on the stage. The accordion is briefly tinkled with and I see the eyes of many dart about like ships lost at sea.
Album Review: Jagged Tooth by The Mouse Outfit
Formed in South Manchester, The Mouse Outfit began life as the live band at In the Loop, a hip-hop open mic night in Fallowfield.
Photo Gallery: Kaze, The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Northern Soul photographer Jon Aldridge sees Kaze perform at Manchester’s Castle Hotel and takes some brilliant images.
Review: St George’s Day – The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Imagine that you’re so moved by a performance that you get up out of your seat, raise your arms in the air and dance around exuberantly.
Claiming back the day: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians in Liverpool
On St George’s Day, a day which has been misappropriated and twisted beyond recognition by the far-right to further their cause, it seems apt that Damon Alban is performing in Liverpool with the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians along with Mounir Trudi.
Music Review: Let’s Eat Grandma, The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Let’s Eat Grandma aren’t giving anything away.
Review: Jaws in Concert, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
There’s trouble in the water for the residents of Amity Island as swimmers are picked apart by a great white shark.
Review: Brett Anderson, Manchester Literature Festival, The Dancehouse
Full and frank disclosure from the off: I am and have always been a Suede fan.
Review: Gary Numan, Preston Guild Hall
I’m old enough to remember when Gary Numan first hit the music scene in the late 1970s.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
We’re super excited about our 2018 Awards, happening on November 15 at Manchester Cathedral. The Northern Soul Awards 2018’s headline sponsor is AKA North. More information coming soon.
The Northern Soul Poll
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